ADF Awards for CYCLONE TRACY recognition.
Recognition for ADF Personnel that were in Darwin and those sent for Operation Help.
Those that were serving in bases around australia which were providing logistic support for the Operation. This may include Police, Red Cross that were sent to Darwin
Our Purpose
Recognition for ADF Personnel that were in Darwin and those sent for Operation Help.
Those that were serving in bases around Australia which were providing logistic support for the operation. This may include Police, Red Cross that were sent to Darwin
Assist the causeWhat was Cyclone Tracy?
Severe Tropical Cyclone Tracy was a small tropical cyclone that devastated the city of Darwin, in the Northern Territory of Australia, in December 1974. The small, developing, easterly storm was originally expected to pass clear of the city, but it would turn towards it early on 24 December. After 10:00 p.m. ACST, damage became severe, with wind gusts reaching 217 km/h (117 kn; 135 mph) before instruments failed. The anemometer in Darwin Airport control tower had its needle bent in half by the strength of the gusts.
Assist the cause
Our Objectives
(A) National Emergency Medal (NEM)
(B) Aust Service Medal 1945 – 1975
(C) Medallion (Similar to Anniversary 50th Vietnam War ending)
(D) Parliament
Meet the Convenors of the ADF Cyclone Tracy Award website
Bill Furey
Joined the Navy in January 1969 – 26th intake (Morrow Division) at HMAS Leeuwin. Served in HMAS Derwent, Stuart, Leeuwin, Watson, Albatross, Penguin, Kuttabul. Left the navy as a LSRP in January 1979 serving 10 years.
Chris Mitchell
Joined the Navy in 1966 and discharged in 1986 as PORP. Raised in Parap, Darwin and was on leave from HMAS Stuart which came and rescued me. The family home was destroyed. Served in Melbourne, Stuart, Vendetta, Hobart and Sydney. Depots Leeuwin, Watson, Melville, Coonawarra, and Navy Office.
Gordon Lowe
Gordon Lowe – 1968 – 1988 Retired as a CPORP (20 years) then 20 years as the
Assistant Manager Sydney Defence Housing Authority (DHA).
