The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Captain (Capt) Neil Weekes, MC, of Blacktown, NSW, with wife Lyn and parents John and Edna Weekes of Mackay, Qld, share a toast at Government House after Capt Weekes had received the Military Cross (MC) in recognition of his brilliant leadership and outstanding devotion to duty in Vietnam. A graduate of the National Service Officer Training Unit, Scheyville, NSW, in 1967, he was later stationed there as an instructor. Capt Weekes, a platoon commander with the 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR), received the award for his actions during fighting at Fire Support Base (FSB) Coral during the 1968 Tet Offensive.
Government House, Sydney, NSW. 23 April 1971. It was a proud day for David Shilston of Wagga Wagga, NSW, when his father, Captain Peter Shilston was presented with the Military Cross (MC) by the Gover
Government House, Sydney, NSW. 23 April 1971. It was a proud day for Warrant Officer (WO) Aleck McCloskey of Newcastle, NSW, when he was presented with the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) by the Gov
Australia. 21 May 1971. Portrait of Major Michael John Harris MC. Awarded the Military Cross (MC) in recognition of his outstanding leadership and personal courage while serving as Commanding Officer,
Government House, Sydney, NSW. 23 April 1971. Sergeant (Sgt) Ronald Snow, MM, enjoys a drink with his wife in the grounds of Government House after being presented with the Military Medal by the Gover
Collection relating to the service of 1732646 Brigadier Neil Harvey Weekes AM, MC, 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment in the Vietnam War 1968, commander 11th Brigade in 1997. Weekes was a 21-ye
Military Cross (Geo V) and Bar. Cross engraved on reverse with recipient's details. Roy Doutreband was born at Dubbo, NSW, in September 1894, son of Charles Francis Doutreband, a Belgian immigrant.
