Photo caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton recently presented a Certificate of Appreciation to David Poole for his late father Cedric Bede Poole and late stepfather Raymond Victor Abrahams who both served during World War II.

Two World War II veterans have been recognised for their military service during a special presentation in Moree in the lead up to Remembrance Day.

Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton recently presented Certificates of Appreciation to the Moree family of the late Cedric Bede Poole and the late Raymond Victor Abrahams.

“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 was an honour to present these certificates to Cedric Poole’s son and Raymond Abrahams’ stepson David Poole ahead of Remembrance Day – a day all about acknowledging the sacrifices made in service of our country.

“Cedric served in the Australian Army Medical Corps during the Second World War.

“Raymond also served during World War II as a Leading Aircraftman in the Royal Australian Air Force from January 1943 until December 1945.

“Thank you to both Cedric and Raymond for their sacrifice and service. Even though they are no longer with us, it’s lovely for their families to have this memento to pass onto future generations, to remember the role they 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).