A long life with a bit of good luck
about 3 years in Otago Daily Times
Adopted Cantabrian and World War 2 veteran Jack Hassell is poised to celebrate his 100th birthday on July 31. PHOTO: CHRIS BARCLAY
He has a Welsh lilt in his voice, but Jack Hassell’s passion for India, where he was born almost 100 years ago, runs deep. The former British army soldier, who now lives in Christchurch, recounts an interesting life - including his war service against the Japanese and an affinity with Mahatma Gandhi - to reporter Chris Barclay.
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