Bit of an ask on my second post with you guys but any support is good.
The Australian War Memorial currently does not add, to its wall, fallen Soldiers if they have been killed whilst deployed in Peacekeeping roles outside of active war zones. When the Memorial was established the concept of Peacekeeping missions was not really in existence.
There is mounting pressure for this to be changed and in March the Memorial council will meet and discuss making a change to this antiquated ruling.
Please take a minute to sign the online petition that has been created by Avril Clark...found here..
http://www.change.org/en-AU/petitio...-my-son-and-other-fallen-peacekeepers-equally
For more info read the press article all about it (its worth a read)...found here..
Peacekeepers missing from the roll - News - The Project
Help get these guys the recognition for their service, they deserve.
Thanks, MHJ
The Australian War Memorial currently does not add, to its wall, fallen Soldiers if they have been killed whilst deployed in Peacekeeping roles outside of active war zones. When the Memorial was established the concept of Peacekeeping missions was not really in existence.
There is mounting pressure for this to be changed and in March the Memorial council will meet and discuss making a change to this antiquated ruling.
Please take a minute to sign the online petition that has been created by Avril Clark...found here..
http://www.change.org/en-AU/petitio...-my-son-and-other-fallen-peacekeepers-equally
For more info read the press article all about it (its worth a read)...found here..
Peacekeepers missing from the roll - News - The Project
Help get these guys the recognition for their service, they deserve.
Thanks, MHJ