Australian High Commission
Australian High Commissioner Bruce Davis yesterday presented Papua New Guinean Vietnam War Veteran Richard Cherake with a total of four Australian Service medals.
In 1968, Cherake enlisted as a midshipman in the Royal Australian Navy Strategic Reserve – PNG.
He undertook officer training at HMAS Cerberus, navigation training at HMAS Watson and sea training on HMAS ANZAC.
In 1971, Cherake served on HMAS Sydney, the Royal Australian Navy’s fast troop transport, providing logistical support to the 1st Australian Task Force in Vietnam.
In recognition of Cherake’s service, a small award ceremony was held yesterday at the Australian High Commission, witnessed by Head of Australian Defence Staff PNG, Col David Buller, family and members of the Australian Defence Force.
Australian High Commissioner Bruce Davis yesterday presented Papua New Guinean Vietnam War Veteran Richard Cherake with a total of four Australian Service medals.
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| Australian High Commissioner Bruce Davis presenting Papua New Guinean Vietnam War Veteran Richard Cherake with a total of four Australian Service medals. |
In 1968, Cherake enlisted as a midshipman in the Royal Australian Navy Strategic Reserve – PNG.
He undertook officer training at HMAS Cerberus, navigation training at HMAS Watson and sea training on HMAS ANZAC.
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| The four Australian Service medals. |
In 1971, Cherake served on HMAS Sydney, the Royal Australian Navy’s fast troop transport, providing logistical support to the 1st Australian Task Force in Vietnam.
In recognition of Cherake’s service, a small award ceremony was held yesterday at the Australian High Commission, witnessed by Head of Australian Defence Staff PNG, Col David Buller, family and members of the Australian Defence Force.
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| Papua New Guinean Vietnam War Veteran Richard Cherake and family members. |
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