To mark the 50th anniversary of Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs has made available a Commemorative Medallion and Certificate of Commemoration.
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid has welcomed the initiative, which will see medallions and certificates made available to every living veteran, widows of veterans and other family members of veterans of the Vietnam War.
“We owe our serving and former defence personnel a high level of gratitude and respect for the sacrifices they made for our nation’s peace and security,” he said.
“Australia can never repay the debt we owe to the 60,000 Australians who served in Vietnam.
“This medallion and certificate is a small but meaningful way to honour their service and to recognise the sacrifice of those who never returned home.”
Reid is encouraging Vietnam veterans or their families to visit the Department of Veterans’ Affairs’ website to complete an application for a medallion and certificate.
“I also encourage any serving or former defence personnel to reach out to my office if they are experiencing any issues with Department of Veterans’ Affairs matters or if they require assistance with the online application,” he said.
To request a Commemorative Medallion and Certificate of Commemoration, visit the Department of Veterans’ Affairs website at https://www.dva.gov.au/recognition/commemorations/commemorative-services/commemorative-services-australia/50th-anniversary.
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Member for Robertson Gordon Reid