Australian Story Season 18 Episode 36 A Sapper's Lullaby 2013
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Fred Smith has been described as 'Australia's secret weapon' in international diplomacy. As a career diplomat, he's represented Australia in Bougainville and more recently in Afghanistan. But it's his second career as a musician that came to the fore in Uruzgan province, when he wrote a song about the death of Australian soldier Ben Ranaudo. "Dust in Uruzgan" captured the hearts of many serving in Afghanistan and a second song, "Sapper's Lullaby" has become an anthem for soldiers and their families. Now, with Australian forces about to depart Afghanistan, this is the story of a diplomat with a difference.
- Released: 2013-10-07
- Runtime: 30 minutes
- Genre: Documentary, News
- Stars: Leigh Sales
- Director:
- Source: CWR-CRB
