Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is inviting
defence force veterans who served overseas in Australia’s Defence Forces from
the Second World War on, and those who served on the home front during the
Second World War, to apply for a Certificate of Appreciation from the
Australian Government.
“The Saluting Their Service Commemorative Program is
making the Certificates of Appreciation available as a way of expressing the
nation’s gratitude to those who served,” Mr O’Brien said.
“Certificates of Appreciation will be issued to veterans
who served overseas in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations, or to
those who provided logistics support in Vietnam, or served on the home front
during World War II.”
The Certificates of Appreciation are designed primarily
for living veterans to express the nation’s gratitude for their service.
While family members can apply on behalf of eligible
veterans who are deceased, certificates will not be issued on behalf of Boer
War or First World War veterans.
National Servicemen who served overseas in eligible
conflicts and operations, including Vietnam, and Reserve personnel who served
in one of the Peacekeeping Operations theatres are eligible for a Certificate
of Appreciation for that service.
“I encourage all eligible veterans to apply for their
Certificate of Appreciation.”
“Application forms and further information regarding
eligibility is available by contacting Mr O’Brien’s office on 4121 2936, or [email protected], or by
visiting the website www.llewobrien.com.au.
“Australia is
grateful for their service, and this is a small way of showing the nation’s
appreciation for their contributions which have secured our freedom,” Mr
O’Brien said.
