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.