CHANGES TO AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL
ROLL OF HONOUR APPLAUDED
The Council of the Australian War Memorial has today agreed to recognise all members of the Australian Defence Force who have died on operational service, including non-warlike operations, on the Roll of Honour.
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Warren Snowdon, applauded the decision of the Council and considers it a timely change as we move towards the Centenary of the First World War and pay special tribute to all those who have served their country.
All the names of Defence personnel currently recorded in the Remembrance Book will be added to new bronze panels to be installed on the Roll of Honour wall in the Memorial’s commemorative area.
“I am pleased the Council has announced these changes today. The Council’s decision reflects the views and expectations of many in the community on this important issue. This will ensure that those who have served our nation with distinction are properly recognised and I know that this decision will be of special significance for the families involved,” Minister Snowdon said.
I wonder if that will include soldiers killed in motor vehicle accidents such as in East Timor and Malaysia.
How about those single car accidents and others since the Vietnam War when there was no help for blokes suffering.