MEN called up to serve their country during desperate times have been honoured in Berwick.
The National Servicemen’s Association of Australia (Victoria) South-East Sub-Branch in November 2006 erected in Buchanan Park a plaque dedicated to the Nashos who served in the navy, army and air force between 1951 and 1972.
In particular, it pays tribute to the 212 who paid the supreme sacrifice during active service in Borneo and Vietnam.
The group each year holds a memorial service at the plaque, and this year’s event took place on Sunday 11 October.
The one-hour service include a volley from re-enactment group The Great War Association, a wreath-laying ceremony and music from the City of Greater Dandenong Band.
The National Servicemen’s Association of Australian represents the 287,000 young men the government called up for service during two conscription schemes.
