Guest Speaker

Room 15 were extremely fortunate to have Mr (Doud) Brickell talk to us about his 20 years service in the New Zealand Army. He spoke about his role in the force and his extended travels overseas. Doud also spoke about his relative (Leo-Doud's father) from the Second World War and his heroism displayed in saving his comrades from the Germans. Doud presented some war memorabilia from the First World War. I'm not sure about the children, but I was buzzing after his talk. He let us hold a grenade (defused) from both wars, some medals, a German Officers hat, a German soldier's spoon and other bits and pieces. Doud's presentation was excellent (perhaps he should change careers to a teacher!), as we were all in engrossed in the words spoken and the mannerism of how they (the words) were expressed. Thanks so much for taking time from your busy schedule to talk to Room 15, it will be an experience we all will never forget. And thanks to Kirwin (his grandson) for inviting him in.