Review of Recognition for the Battle of Long Tan and RAAF Ubon: Reports
On 12 October 2007 the government appointed an independent panel to review the treatment of award recommendations stemming from the Battle of Long Tan, on 18 August 1966. On 17 October 2007 a reference was added to review the service recognition of RAAF personnel posted to Royal Thai Air Force Base Ubon (RAAF Ubon) between 1965 and 1968. The terms of reference for the review were confirmed by the Cabinet Secretary and Special Minister of State, Senator the Hon John Faulkner, on behalf of the Prime Minister, on 3 February 2008.
The panel was directed to have regard to the Imperial gallantry awards recommended at the time of the Battle of Long Tan as well as claims for the award of the South Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry Unit Citation. The panel was also directed to consider the merits of the claim for further service medal recognition for RAAF Ubon by way of the Vietnam Logistic and Support Medal.
The panel reported separately on the two references on 31 March 2008. The government is considering its response to the reports.
Review of Recognition for the Battle of Long Tan - RTF 1.66MB | PDF 501KB
Review of service recognition for RAAF Ubon (1965-68) - RTF 803KB | PDF 169KB
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