October 7, 2016
South Burnett Regional Council volunteers Daun Clapperton and Robyn Peterson were formally recognised by the RSL of Australia at a ceremony held at Anzac House in Brisbane recently.
Daun and Robyn were presented with a 2016 Anzac Of The Year Award for their dedicated commitment to the construction of the South Burnett World War I veteran’s database, and the book “Every Man Remembered – South Burnett Heroes”.
Daun and Robyn have now spent eight years researching the lives of men and women who served in World War I, and who had a connection to the South Burnett.
From this research, they built a South Burnett World War I veteran’s database and the book based on it.
The database can now be viewed on the South Burnett Regional Council’s website, and the book can be found in the reference sections of all local libraries.
Anzac Of The Year awards are presented annually by the RSL of Australia.
Up to seven awards are given out each year to recognise the achievements of Australians who have given service to their fellow Australians in a positive, selfless and compassionate manner, in accordance with the Anzac tradition.
The RSL’s Queensland State President, Stewart Cameron CSC, presented a certificate, a bronze medallion depicting Simpson of Gallipoli and his donkey, along with lapel pins to the two women.
“This is a unique award, the first time we’ve had a dual presentation,” Mr Cameron said.
Mayor Keith Campbell said it was wonderful to see national recognition for Daun and Robyn’s tireless efforts on the project.
The pair had already been recognised by the Council, jointly winning the Senior Cultural Award in this year’s South Burnett Australia Day Awards.
“The database is a living document and it is continually being updated,” Mayor Campbell said.
“Daun is still being approached by family members who are providing more information and photographs to be included in it.”
- External link: Anzac War Heroes (South Burnett database)
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