Battle of Crete Veteran Arthur Leggett OAM | Stories of Service | Anzac Day 2021 | ABC Australia

After the Battle of Crete in World War II, Veteran Arthur Leslie Leggett OAM was a prisoner of war for four years, captured by the Germans and sent to Stalag 7a. Now at 102 years old, Leslie looks back on his experience of being captured, conflict and mateship. Subscribe ✅ and tap the notification bell 🔔 to be delivered Australian stories every day: ab.co/ABCAus-subscribe
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[@dazsmlemk1119]

An absolute Australian Hero. Thank you for your service Sir 🇦🇺

[@vickidianacoghlan8946]

Thank you for your service Sir.
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@atilaycaglioglu9956]

Keşke o günleri yaşamasaydın.
Genç yaşlarda bunları yaşamak kolay değil.
Respekt.

[@jeffarmstrong1308]

Thank you for your story.
My father was at Rethymno (then known as Retimo) in the same battle. He ended up in Stalag VIIIB after 14 months on the run.

[@dilloncrowe1018]

As an American, I'm glad we can find our Allies old war memories aswell.

[@cindersmolloy6584]

This man is amazing. Thanks to him and his like Europe did not become a Nazi state. What a man. Thank you Sir.

[@sarahjackson1860]

He’s Incredible for 103.
A brave man who risked his life to protect freedom and democracy.
Such a shame that most modern Australians don’t value such things anymore.

[@andrewskinner8560]

I share his birthday I’m so proud.

[@newzealandmade5044]

Thank u for ur service sir

[@damagecase3271]

Men like this are the true hero's and pride of Australia not the sissy footy players, we owe our deepest sympathy and gratitude to all who served this beautiful country

[@AlGhulkazim]

My Great Grandpa also served fought in Crete he often told me how brutal that battle it was and how Brave Greek Resistance militias there against Technologically superior Wehrmacht
He feels Honoured even if he still have Wounds on his left arms

[@user-mg8tw7yo4f]

How does this old warrior look for 102 years of age? he still has a full head of hair for Heaven's sake.

[@tasmiaamrinusa9001]

💗👏🧡Fully watch please stay connected friend

[@thelastaustralian7583]

2/9th AIF Sgt William 'Tickle' Whyte ...Lest we Forget