Media Releases
Tuesday, 6th April 2004
Commemorating Those Who Have Served
Mr Frank Smith served in the Citizen Military Forces of the Australian Defence Force from 14th August 1956 to the 16th April 1958 and was based in the Military Base on Addison Road, Stanmore.
Mr Smith is one of many Australians who served during 1951 until 1972 in the Defence Force who have been honoured to receive the Anniversary of National Service Medal.
The Medal has been initiated to recognise those who served in our armed forces while we were not at war.
Mr Smith, ‘It’s recognition that we were there for our country if war broke out.’
The medal joins the honours medals awarded to full and part-time members of the Australian Defence Force, both current and former. These include gallantry and bravery decorations; distinguished, conspicuous, and meritorious service decorations; as well as service and campaign medals and commemorative medals.
Mr Albanese will present the Anniversary of National Service Medal to Mr Smith this Tuesday at his electorate office at 10am.
Sign up to get the latest news from Anthony
Electorate Office
334a Marrickville Rd
Marrickville NSW 2204
Phone: 02 9564 3588
Parliament House Office
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Phone: 02 6277 7700
Electorate Office
334a Marrickville Rd
Marrickville NSW 2204
Phone: 02 9564 3588
Parliament House Office
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Phone: 02 6277 7700
Phone: (02) 9564 3588
Fax: (02) 9564 1734
Email: A.Albanese.MP@aph.gov.au
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which our offices stand and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge the sorrow of the Stolen Generations and the impacts of colonisation on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We also recognise the resilience, strength and pride of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Authorised by Anthony Albanese. 334a Marrickville Rd, Marrickville NSW 2204.