Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton today presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Mark and Tom Gallagher for their late father and grandfather Patrick Augustine Gallagher who served in the Royal Australian Air Force during World War II.
A World War II veteran from Dubbo has been recognised for his military service during a special presentation coinciding with Remembrance Day.
Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton today presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the family of the late Patrick Augustine Gallagher.
“Certificates of Appreciation are just one way that the Australian Government expresses its gratitude to those who have given so much in protecting our country’s interests and helping to restore and maintain peace around the world,” Mr Coulton said.
“We are grateful for the dedication and sacrifice demonstrated by our veterans’ service to Australia, and it’s important to recognise this.
“It’s an honour to be able to present this certificate to Patrick Gallagher’s son Mark and grandson Tom today, on Remembrance Day – a day all about acknowledging the sacrifices made in service of our country.
“Patrick served in New Guinea in the Royal Australian Air Force Radar Unit from December 1942 until February 1946 during the Second World War.
“Thank you to Patrick for his sacrifice and service. Even though he is no longer with us, it’s lovely for Patrick’s family to have this memento to pass onto future generations, to remember the role he played in World War II.”
Certificates of Appreciation are available for veterans who have served overseas in Australia’s Defence Forces during the Second World War and in wars, conflicts or peacekeeping operations since, or on the home front during the Second World War.
Veterans, or family members of a deceased eligible person, are invited to apply for a certificate.
Applications can be submitted to Mr Coulton’s Dubbo electorate office at Unit 3/153 Brisbane Street, Dubbo NSW 2830 or via email to mark.coulton.mp@aph.gov.au.
More information about Certificates of Appreciation, including the guidelines and an application form is available at www.dva.gov.au/recognition/certificate-appreciation or by contacting the Department of Veterans’ Affairs on 1800 VETERAN (1800 838 372).
