Dr John R Carroll
Honorary Secretary
HMAS Sydney & VLSV Association (VIC)

Dear Dr Carroll

Thank you for your letter of 5 July 2006 concerning the inclusion on the Nominal Roll of Vietnam Veterans those who served with HMA Ships Quickmatch and Vampire. I apologise for the delay in replying.

The matter you have raised is being fully considered by the Department. At this stage, unfortunately, it has not been resolved either one way or the other. As soon as we have a firm decision I will write to you again.

I apologise again for the delay in responding and ask for your continued forbearance.

Yours sincerely

(Mr) Kerry B Hodge
Manager, Nominal Rolls

29 September 2006