Reuben Chadburn discusses his service in the army, including his time based in Malaya during Konfrantasi. Reuben explains how he joined up to see new places and have new experiences – he spent six years in the army and describes it as one of the best times of his life, but he also talks about the difficulties of returning home and adjusting back to civilian life.

• Watch Reuben’s interview at the Tweed Heads Yarn Up;
• Return to the Tweed Heads Yarn Up page.