From troops on the frontline and civilians confined in labour camps, to prisoners of war and those who served at home, conflicts around the world have impacted many who have lived in Carinity seniors communities.
On ANZAC Day on April 25, Carinity will pay respect to Australian defence personnel who served our nation - including past and current residents of our aged care communities and retirement villages.
Wishart Gardens aged care resident, Jack Campbell, enlisted in the Australian Army in 1964. As a career soldier he served in both peacekeeping and combat roles.
"Over 16 years I travelled to places like Singapore, Malaya, Vietnam, Guam, Philippines, Papua New Guinea and all around Australia," Jack said.
Attaining the rank of Warrant Officer, Jack fought in the Vietnam War in the late-1960s after serving in a peace-keeping capacity in Borneo.
"At that time the Vietnam War was just starting up, so we all knew when we were finished in Borneo that's where we were heading," Jack said.
"I lost quite a few of my buddies over there in Vietnam, and I remember them every
ANZAC Day.
"We should never forget. Not just the minor wars but we should never forget the first and second world wars and what it was for. I think that's terribly important."
Brownesholme aged care resident Joffre Bell is one of Australia's oldest living World War II veterans. He will turn 105 two days after ANZAC Day.
Following in the footsteps of his father Overton Benjamin Bell, who served at Gallipoli during World War I, Joffre enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force in 1943.
During World War II he filled roles such as observer, navigator and bomb aimer, and
flew missions across France, Germany and Italy.
Soon after the end of the Korean War in 1953, Wishart Gardens retiree Alvin McHugh was called up to National Service.
He was part of G Company in the 11th National Service Training Battalion before being transferred to the Australian Army Day Corps.
Every ANZAC Day, Alvin pays tribute to two uncles who fought in World War I, after whom he was named.
"The oldest returned injured, and the youngest was killed when he was only 19," Alvin said.
"ANZAC Day is an important day and it's still growing in importance. It should be celebrated as the real birth of our nation."
