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RESERVE FORCES DAY – 7th July 2013 – Launceston, Tasmania
On Sunday 7th July at 11am in Kings Park, Launcestonhundreds of people, from all walks of life, are expected to gather to celebrate and recognise the over1.25 million Australians who have served in the nation’s Navy, Army and Air Force Reserve Forces. In 20 other cities around Australia similar parades will be taking place, to thank past and present members, their employers and in particular their families.
Partners of reserve personnel will be presented with a special medallion, especially struck for the occasion. In a unique display of north-south solidarity, the Supporter’s Medallions will be presented byboth the Lord Mayor of Hobart Damon Thomasand Mayor of Launceston, Albert Van Zetten. Many other VIPs, senior ADF personnel and government officials will be in attendance, including Mr Scott Bacon MP, minister for Veterans Affairs. The Navy band will lead the parade with Commander Stacey Porter, Commanding Officer Navy Headquarters Tasmania, giving the keynote address celebrating the birth of the Royal Australian Navy 100 years ago in 1913. Colonel Steve Carey is the parade host and will recognisethe over 150 year history of 16th Field Battery, Royal Australian Artillery and thank them for their outstanding service to our state. Our Parade Commander will beLieutenant Commander Stephen Hurd.All current and past Reserves and Regulars are invited to march on the day.Muster will occur at 10.30am near the 2/40th Memorial at Kings Park, event is due to start at 11am. Full size medals may be worn.
Where Near 2/40th Memorial – Kings Park Launceston Tasmania
When 11am Sunday 7th July 2013
Wet Weather Sergeants Mess Paterson Barracks St John Street Launceston
Background – RECOGNISING THE VALUE OF RESERVE SERVICE TO THE NATION
The objective of the Reserve Forces Day is to raise the profile of the Navy, Army and Air Force Reserve, to recognise former and serving Reservists (including those who served in the Citizen Military Forces (CMF), and Citizen Air Force (CAF)) and to thank partners and employers for their support.
Reserve Forces Day is celebrated across Australia annually recognising the over 1.25 million Australians whom have served in the nation’s Reserve Forces. These public parades would not be possible without the wonderful support of our sponsors.
Volunteers under the Chairmanship of the Honourable Sir Laurence Street AC KCMG QC formed the Reserve Forces Day Council in NSW in 1998. The inaugural National Chairman was the late Sir Roden Cutler VC AK KCMG KCVO CBE.
In2012, 20 parades and celebrations were held throughout Australia. In 2012 Hobart won “Best City” in Australia.
The Hon Tim Fischer AC was appointed National Chairman on 1 February 2013.
Patron in Chief Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia
National Chairman the Honourable Tim Fischer AC
http://www.rfd.org.au/
Download:
Message_from_the_Governor-General.pdf
12.06_.13_-_Reserve_Forces_Day_.pdf
Peter Bignold