SEEKING RESERVISTS WITH OVERSEAS SERVICE

 

In 2010 it will be just over 60 years since the part-time forces were reformed after WWII. In those 60 years Reservists have been volunteering to serve overseas from the early United Nations missions and Korea to the current overseas operations.

 

The Reserve Forces Day Council throughout Australia will give special recognition in 2010 to those members who, when as Reservists, volunteered to serve overseas in operations or humanitarian missions and who have been awarded a medal for that service.

 

This includes all Australian Naval, Army, Air Force and Humanitarian missions and commitments overseas e.g. Bougainville , Solomon Islands etc .

 

The celebrations include the presentation of a Reserve Forces Day Council recognition ribbon and depending on the State an invitation to the Reserve Forces celebrations. In NSW and Victoria the Governor is to host a reception for serving and former members on the formal Reserve Forces Day Thursday 1 July 2010. Similar occasions will be held in other States.

 

The Governor General has approved a special recognition certificate for “Overseas Reservists” for those attending the Reserve Forces Day parades. It will show the members details and overseas service and will serve as a reminder of that service.

 

In Sydney on the 5^th December 2009 the National Launch of RFD 2010, was performed by the Commander of the 2^nd Division Major General Williams AM on behalf of the CDF. At the launch an initial 45 serving and former members were presented their recognition ribbons. Their service covered 11 different overseas operations from Korea to Afghanistan . See the web site under 2010.

 

The National Executive would like to invite serving or former members meeting the criteria to submit their details so that they can be invited to take part in the celebrations. Members are requested to register through the RFDC web site www.rfd.org.au under 2010 “Registration”.  At end of the registration there is also a form you can print off and give to someone who would qualify. Please phone or contact Bob Joseph in need for further details.

 

Mr Bob Joseph

National Project Officer Overseas Reservists

Reserve Forces Day Council.

15 Summit Court Glenwood NSW 2768

Phone: 02 9629 9431 Mobile : 0418 215 182 FAX: 02 9629 3453

Email: bob.joseph@bigpond.com

 

 

Once submitted he will send you’re application to the appropriate city.

 

Please act now with returns due by 31 May 2010.