1951 to 1972

"SERVICE TO THE NATION"

NATIONAL SERVICEMEN'S ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA
21st to 29th July 2001
FIFTY YEARS ON.

Opening and Welcome night with a concert
with Max Miller

The massive dinner attended by
over 700 Nashos at the Southport RSL

Lenny Cuttler, the Chairman receives
a cheque from the Federal Government.

Lt. Gen Peter Cosgrove meeting the public at
saluting base before the march on 29th July.

Hugh Williams, Immediate Past National President
greets Lt. Gen Peter Cosgrove.

Here they come, around 5000 marched.
They were from every state in Australia

Lieutenant General P.J. Cosgrove AC  MC was the
Reviewing Officer
Hugh Williams, Immediate Past National President
was there with him.

Queenslanders lead the way of the many contingents from all over Australia.

Some were not so steady on their feet rode in jeeps supplied by local vehicle collectors.

On Location pictures were taken by Judi Howard                                          More pictures and details are invited. Email them to  nat@nashos.org.au

All ex National Servicemen who served in the
Army, Navy and Air Force
between 1951 and 1972
were invited to participate in the celebrations and marches.