#147 Ray James

Angus Hordern interviews Vietnam veteran and RSL NSW President Ray James. Life on the Line tracks down Australian military veterans and records their stories. Ray James is a veteran of the Vietnam War and is currently the President of NSW RSL. He served in the Royal Australian Navy on HMAS Sydney, the Vung Tau ferry. He was also on HMAS Melbourne when it collided with the USS Frank E. Evans in 1969. Ray spoke with Angus Hordern about his life of service – in the military, in the police force and now in the veteran community. Episodes referenced at the end of the podcast include: LIFE ON THE SEA Episode IV 'Collision' For School and Country To see photos related to today's interview, visit our website - - or

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#147 Ray James is an episode from Life on the Line by Thistle Productions.

This episode is 45:35 long.

This episode was published on Oct 9, 2023.

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