Peter FitzSimons on the life of Weary Dunlop
The war medic Edward 'Weary' Dunlop became legendary in the POW camps of World War II for his courage and leadership, including putting his body between a patient and a Japanese bayonet. From the football field through to the horrific working conditions on the Thai-Burma Railway, Peter FitzSimons traces the life of an Australian hero. Guest: Peter FitzSimons, journalist and author Producer: Alex Tighe
Late Night Live - Separate stories podcast · Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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The war medic Edward 'Weary' Dunlop became legendary in the POW camps of World War II for his courage and leadership, including putting his body between a patient and a Japanese bayonet. From the football field through to the horrific working conditions on the Thai-Burma Railway, Peter FitzSimons traces the life of an Australian hero.
- Guest: Peter FitzSimons, journalist and author
- Producer: Alex Tighe