‘I was armed with an F88 rifle and 9mm pistol’: A GP’s story

Dr Justin Hunter explains how his confronting experiences in Iraq led him into GP training
Dr Justin Hunter
Dr Justin Hunter.

To mark ANZAC day, we are republishing a series of articles about the experiences of doctors and nurses on the frontline of war.

This article was originally published on 11 February 2021.

Dr Justin Hunter always wanted to be a soldier.

He grew up in a military family and spent most of his teenage years in the army cadets. He eventually joined up as a rifleman.