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'You don't get that sort of camaraderie anywhere else'


“That (day) affected me and I know it affected some of the other boys as well.”
He now experienced mood swings and anxiousness in large crowds but could not explain why, and nor did he need to in the company of veterans.
East Timor and Afghanistan veteran Mark Preston at the Mackay Remembrance Day commemorative ceremony at Jubilee Park in 2020. Picture: Zizi Averill
“You can’t compare Vietnam to the Middle East to East Timor or any other conflict … each has its own experiences,” Mr Preston said.
RSL Queensland state president Tony Ferris said the community’s need for the organisation’s support was “far greater and more complex than ever before”. ....

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Veteran's tireless mission for his mates earns top honour


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Vietnam veteran Ken Higgins works tirelessly to help his fellow servicemen – not just here in Mackay but all around Australia and in the country they first bonded.
It’s a two-way street – the 72 year old says he gets just as much benefit from the relationships he holds dear as they do.
The Mackay RSL sub-branch president is being recognised for his service to veterans and their families with an Order of Australia medal on the Australia Day Honours list.
“It’s something I’m very proud of,” he said.
“Most of my credits have come through having been a member of the RSL for 50 years. ....

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