A person undergoing compulsory military training as introduced under the National Service Act.
the nickname we nashos had for the regulars was 'lifers'
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For the "nashos", the establishment of a memorial in Ballarat to honour those called up for national service between 1952 and 1959, and again from 1965 through to 1972, was an important moment.
Many Nashos served overseas in international conflicts during the 1960's.
Most Nashos still hold the camaraderie and mateship of their time close to their hearts.
The Nashos' Remembrance Day service will be the first held in the region.
We are so used to having the freedom to choose what we want to do - Nashos didn't have that luxury.
The Nashos marched to the chapel from the Warrant Officers and Senior Sailors' Mess.