ADRIAN Baxter has received recognition from the Federal Government for his services to the 18 Light Anti Aircraft Artillery Regiment (18LAA) for national service training from 1962 to 1967.
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The 18(LAA), based in Kogarah, was the only Civilian Military Forces (CMF) unit to be placed on active strength with regular forces, and on standby posting for both the Suez Crisis and the Malayan Emergency.
Mr Baxter's certificate, signed by Member for Calare Andrew Gee, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Minister for Veteran Affairs Dan Tehan, expresses thanks from the nation for his service in contributing to Australia's effort in the Indonesian Confrontation.
Mr Baxter said during his five years he also gained a trade qualification as a glass cutter and glazier.
"Our regiment was placed on stand-by for deployment at any time. We never knew if we would show up and be instantly deployed overseas. It's nice to be recognised after so many years by the Federal Government,” he said.
After his service, Mr Baxter and his wife Jill moved to Oberon.