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Seeking Robbie's Australian national flag from the Vietnam Veteran's welcome home parade in Sydney on 3 October 1987. A national flag was purchased in memory of each of our KIA and it was presented to the family to lead the Parade down George Street. Some flags were carried by mates and stored for safe keeping. Robbie came to Australia from Scotland as a child, and his parents returned there after he joined the Army. He served in SVN with 6 RAR. Robbie was KIA on 11 December 1969 and his parents who have now both passed away did not receive his flag. Robbie's family is Scotland learnt about the flag and would love to locate it.

I’m part of the Australian Gulf War Illness Association, and we are seeking all veterans from Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. This covers 1800 Australian personnel involved during 1990/91 from all 3 services, including any of our allies from US/UK who are now Australia based. Due to recent media coverage, we are looking for crew to help populate our Gulf War (Kuwait veterans) database with their email address, surname, initials, unit served in/with and postcode. We need veteran numbers to validate further funding. All personal details will be held in strict confidence.

Ex SVN and Singapore service.

Member's meetings are scheduled for 17 October, 13 February and 22 May. A lunch is booked for 5 December, and a get together on Anzac Day 2025 after the march. For more details, contact Chris.

Seeking my mate Roger, who I served with from 1969 to 1972. He was best man at my wedding in 1971. Last I heard of him was at Bilimba workshop in 1974.

Looking for all Nashos from the 14th Intake October 1968 who were posted to 7RAR for Infantry Corps Training at Holsworthy. Contact either Peter Vlachou on 0409 472 357, Gordon Dickson on 0418 943 729 or Geoff below.

Our President, Jack Doulis, recently retired after 22 years involvement with our Club. Jack is a proud Vietnam veteran who served in 7 RAR and 1 RAR. The club have awarded him Lifetime Membership, and we would like to thank him very much for his commitment to the Club.

Joined the RAAF as a dental assistant in 1983/1984. First posting was RAAF Base Amberley, lost contact after that.

Looking for any cooks and stewards who worked in the Officers' mess and OR's mess between August 1968 and August 1969.

Wanting to reconnect with old mates.

In 1968-69, you served with the 102 Field Workshops, ALSC, Vung Tau, Vietnam. In your spare time, you voluntarily helped service vehicles of the Australian Medical Aid Team - a civilian aid project of the Australian Government.

We would like to welcome new members to our Association. We meet on the last Sunday of the month at West Tradies, Woodstock Ave, Whalan, NSW.

The Sub-section meets quarterly at the Box Hill RSL on the 2nd Friday of the month, commencing at 10.30am. Dates for 2025 are expected to be 14 February, 9 May, 8 August and 14 November. We invite all ex-Navy personnel and families, and those interested in all things Navy, to join us. Lunch at the bistro follows the meeting. Please let us know if you are attending lunch as we need to book.

John was our B Coy forward scout, originally from Victoria. He was forward scout in 1 section, 4 platoon for all of the first tour. Last spotted in Canberra at the memorial opening with his brother. If anyone knows his whereabouts, please let me know, I need to pass on some overdue thanks.

We meet at the office of the Maroochy RSL Sub Branch on the second Sunday of each month at 10:30am. All Navy and Merchant Navy comrades, and connected family, are encouraged to join us and contribute to the growth of our service organisation. It's all about comradeship in an ideal environment. Contact Bill (RAN) or Michael Wilson (Merchant Navy), 0457 852 122, naamaroochy@outlook.com.

Seeking to reconnect with Yvonne, Class Feb 1994 WRAAC/RAANC.

As we approach the 50th anniversary of the humanitarian operations by HQ Richmond Detachment “S” and Transport Support Flight Butterworth in 1975, the Air Force Association of Victoria is seeking information and personal reflections from anyone who participated in these operations. Your recollections should be recorded.

Seeking contact with members of 18th Intake National Service from WA called up on 1st October 1969. Recruit training at Puckapunyal. 55th Reunion to be held at Anzac House, 28 St George's Tce, Perth on Thursday 3rd October 2024 commencing 12 noon.

Stories needed for sequel to ‘Like Shadows in the Corner’. My book explores the experiences of wives/partners of soldiers who were deployed to the Vietnam War. We see a glimpse of how wives coped while their partners were away, how they were supported (or not supported), how their children also coped and what they experienced until their husband returned home. My book has been an outstanding success with hundreds of copies sold to date. Many people would have liked the opportunity to contribute to the book and suggested I write a second book. I am the wife of a Vietnam Veteran, and my story is included in my first book, so I can relate to the stories I will receive. There are no restrictions on the length of your story and no restrictions on what you can write about in relation to the time your husband was away. You can use your real name or an alias if you choose. It’s all up to you! Your story will be published just as you write it with no editing. All contributors will receive a free copy of the book once published. If you wish to contribute your story, please email me. If you know the wife of a Vietnam Veteran, can you please make them aware of the pending sequel to my book as they may wish to contribute. Hoping to receive lots of stories!

I am doing intensive research for High School. Most personnel did one tour of South Vietnam, some did two whilst a few did three whereas the ADF sent personnel to Afghanistan on multiple deployments up to ten or more. I am trying to ascertain the numbers of multiple deployments for Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, Timor Leste etc. I do not seek personal names or unit details. I just want the numbers in each bracket of tours/deployments. This information will also assist with a submission to the responsible Minister.