Australian peacekeepers who’ve died on overseas service will now be recognised on the Australian War Memorial’s Roll of Honour.
21-year-old Beau Pridue, from Newcastle, died in a truck accident in East Timor while on a peacekeeping mission in 2011.
His name along with 47 others will be included on a new plaque recognising their service and sacrifice at the War Memorial in Canberra.
Previously only those who died in warfare had been included on the Roll of Honour.
A petition of 41,0000 signatures calling for recognition was presented to the War Memorial Council ahead of today’s decision.
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I think this is wonderful news, these ppl deserve as much respect and gratitude as those in a “war zone”. They’re serving their country and helping out those who need it. Great decision politicians
great news to see my grandson beau pridues name enrolled on war memorial honour roll a wonderfull level headed young man gone for ever so sad
bruce ebbeck grandfather