NAM.2012-05-14-4

Digital film oral history interview with Brig Anthony Calder, conducted by Justin Saddington and Katy McMullen, 21 May 2012. Associated with World War Two, North West Europe (1944-1945), Malaya (1948-1960), Aden (1964-1967) and Northern Ireland (1969-2007). Covering the service history of his father, Maj William John Calder, and his own Army service. William Calder, born 30 April 1919, Langport Somerset. Joined the Army 1937, commissioned into the 1st Bn the Suffolk Regiment July 1939. Anthony Calder, born 22 October 1943, Walmer, Kent, joined the Army 20 December 1961, commissioned into 1st Bn East Anglian Regiment December 1963. Interview covers William Calder’s service with HQ 8th Infantry Brigade and 1st Bn Suffolk Regiment in North West Europe Campaign June – September 1944, and with 1st Bn Suffolk Regiment in Malaya 1949 – 1952. Also covers Anthony Calder’s service with 1st Bn Anglian Regiment in Aden and Radfan January 1964 – September 1965, including interlude in Oman attached to the Northern Frontier Regiment, Sultan of Oman’s Forces, November 1964 to February 1965 and his service in Northern Ireland May 1970 to March 1972.

Malaya (1948-1960), Northern Ireland (1969-), World War Two, North West Europe (1944-1945), Aden (1964-1967)