February 28, 2023
Defence force veterans who served overseas from World War II onwards – and people who served on the home front during the World War II – have been invited to apply for a Certificate of Appreciation from the Federal 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,” Member for Wide Bay Llew 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.
Family members can also apply on behalf of eligible veterans who are deceased but certificates will not be issued on behalf of Boer War or World War I 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,” Mr O’Brien said.
- More information is available online
