WHISTLE AS YOU GO The Story of the Kiwi Concert Party and Terry Vaughan cover
WHISTLE AS YOU GO The Story of the Kiwi Concert Party and Terry Vaughan
by Terry Vaughan
Description: WHISTLE AS YOU GO The Story of the Kiwi Concert Party and Terry Vaughan details the formation and performances of the 2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force's entertainment group during wartime. The book also covers the role of Terry Vaughan within the concert party
ISBN: 1869412729
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fit2rule · 2019-09-16 · Original thread
My grandfather was awarded an OBE for his service during WW2, entertaining the troops all over the ME during various stages of battle .. he had some stories of his piano saving him from schrapnel on more than a few occasions, and eventually wrote a book about his experience .. if you're a Kiwi or an Aussie, you can read his book in the National Library:

https://www.amazon.com/WHISTLE-Story-Concert-Party-Vaughan/d...

One thing that always struck me as significant was that his troupe (the "Kiwi Concert Party") was considered a real morale booster and very much respected by every service member it encountered ... I think the idea that a concert could be put on in the most remote places, in the middle of dire battle circumstances, was very inspiring to a lot of the troops.

His adventures always brought to mind the old "Goons" radio show, mixed with a bit of "Dads Army". I was happy to have had piano lessons from the ol' man, anyway ..

EDIT: found some nice ol' video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QU2jKPfvIqY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PA7dE1Fk3g

Classic:

https://teara.govt.nz/en/music/10195/kiwi-concert-party