Multiple Vietnam Deployments – Is that you?
Ray,
Sorry to ask a busy bloke but … …
About 25 years ago the government was approached by scores of Vietnam veterans to have a small numerical device affixed to their ribbon signifying the number of Vietnam deployments. It very nearly got through and was stopped due to a technicality.
The small device to be available to those who completed two or more tours. I have contacted members of the AATTV and compiled a list with some of them having done three tours etc.
I submitted a proposal to Defence in September however, they were not totally in favour. I am in the process of preparing an addendum and am asking for any constructive commentary to convince the government, that with little cost, the identification will reveal the story of the veteran’s full overseas service.
May I ask you to please post this on Frontline before it’s all too late for many. I am simply asking for fellow veterans to give me any solid thoughts on this to get the case over the line. Any advice to have supportive documentation to convince the decision makers.
At the moment ADF personnel who served with the UN and NATO are the only Australians who are permitted to wear the tiny number on their ribbons as per the pic.
Many thanks.
Richard Barry OAM.
6RAR SVN 1969
ED: If you completed multiple tours in Vietnam and you would like recognition for your service, please contact Richard on richyvon47@hotmail.com
