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Interview with Hendry McMahon South African Defence Force National Service 1974

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This is an interview with Mr Hendry McMahon, who was conscripted into the South African Army in 1974, when he was living near Johannesburg. Viewers will hear Hendry share his memories of serving in the Army during a time of turbulence and conflict in South Africa. Hendry tells the interviewer how young men had no choice but to comply with the conscription order or face harsh penalties. The training regime was harsh and Hendry is candid when sharing his thoughts on his experience of National Service. *** Viewer discretion is advised. The interview contains accounts of conflict ***

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Mr Hendry McMahon
Creator:
Age Cymru Dyfed
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Mr Hendry McMahon 2026
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Hendry McMahon - HLF NS collection
Item uploaded:
20/5/2026
Date originally created:
11/2/2026
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