Paddison, Arthur Herbert, 1920- : Civilian into soldier

Paddison's memoir recounts his experiences of training to be a soldier in the New Zealand Army. The recollection includes a very detailed description of all facets of training to be a gunner in the New Zealand Artillery. He recounts his enlistment with the Territorals, military life in the training camps (Mount Cook Barracks, Linton Military Camp, Trentham Military Camp, Waiouru Military Camp), artillery practice sessions at various locations including Foxton and Ashurst and his increased responsibilties as an instructor of cadets. There are many digital photographs included in the typescript depicting soldiers (also group photograph of the 2nd Field Regiment NZA taken at the Winter Show Buildings, September 1940), weapons and vehicles like the Marmon. The account concludes as Paddison prepares for depature with the 2nd NZEF, 8th Reinforcement.

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2nd Lieutenant Paddison joined the New Zealand Artillery (Territorials) at 19 years of age in 1939. Trained as a gunner he rose to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. In 1942, aged 21, he commenced active service with the 2nd NZEF, 8th Reinforcement.

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Physical Description: Typescript with scanned photographs