Vietnam veteran receives war medals after decades of being homeless in Newcastle

Picture: Alwyn Craig receiving his medals at Newcastle City Hall on Thursday. (ABC Newcastle: Keely Johnson)

Alwyn Craig has been presented with nine unclaimed medals and badges for his service in the Vietnam War.

The 76-year-old lived on the streets of Newcastle for 30 years, but his loved ones did not know where he was.

What’s next? Mr Craig has an apartment to live in now and has been reunited with family and friends.

Vietnam veteran receives war medals after decades of being homeless in Newcastle – ABC News