Interview with Michael Rich
Номер объектаM2026/093
НазваниеInterview with Michael Rich
СоздательSydney Jewish Museum (interviewed by)
ОписаниеInterview with Michael Rich conducted by the Sydney Jewish Museum for the Serving Australia military exhibition.
This interview was completed in 2009 and has a running time of 32 minutes.
To access this interview, please contact collections@sjm.com.au.
Michael Rich was born 7 October, 1922, in Melbourne Australia. Michael’s parents were both from Odessa. Many relative came out around the same time so Michael grew up with a large family. His father was one of the first electricians in Australia and was so accomplished he received his license despite the fact that he couldn’t read or write.
Michael’s family was concerned about what they heard about Germany and were supportive of him joining the war effort. He first enlisted at age 16 by saying that he was 18 became a member of the 18th field brigade. On 23 February 1942 he transferred to the Air Force because he thought he could do a better job there. He was stationed at Melbourne University training civilians to become pilot officers.
Michael served in New Guinea with the 45 operation base unit. He describes going for Shabbat services with the US servicemen.
Michael was discharged 26 July to return home to his terminally ill mother.
This interview was completed in 2009 and has a running time of 32 minutes.
To access this interview, please contact collections@sjm.com.au.
Michael Rich was born 7 October, 1922, in Melbourne Australia. Michael’s parents were both from Odessa. Many relative came out around the same time so Michael grew up with a large family. His father was one of the first electricians in Australia and was so accomplished he received his license despite the fact that he couldn’t read or write.
Michael’s family was concerned about what they heard about Germany and were supportive of him joining the war effort. He first enlisted at age 16 by saying that he was 18 became a member of the 18th field brigade. On 23 February 1942 he transferred to the Air Force because he thought he could do a better job there. He was stationed at Melbourne University training civilians to become pilot officers.
Michael served in New Guinea with the 45 operation base unit. He describes going for Shabbat services with the US servicemen.
Michael was discharged 26 July to return home to his terminally ill mother.
Место изготовленияSydney, New South Wales, Australia
Дата 2009-11-23 - 2009-11-23
Период создания21st Century
Наименованиеtestimonies
Материалdigital
Размерность
- duration: 32.09 min
Кредитная линияSydney Jewish Museum collection, interview with Michael Rich.
Transferred from SJM Community Stories.