Mr LEO McLEAY —Last Thursday, 13 November, I attended a function at the Narrabeen war veterans home to mark the 103rd birthday of Mr Frank Redmond. Frank Redmond is yet another example of an unsung hero. Frank served his country in both world wars and I would particularly like to draw the attention of the House to his service in World War I. Frank did not serve at Gallipoli; he served in the trenches in France. He, along with many veterans who had served overseas in World War I, was unfortunately overlooked when the 75th anniversary of the landings at Gallipoli were commemorated—not that Frank would have minded; he is not that sort of bloke. He is just proud to have served his country and probably very grateful to have survived when so many of his mates did not.

The celebrations for his 103rd birthday were organised in large part by the Penshurst RSL Club. In particular, thanks should go to Norm Sandstrom and Frank McCrea, who were busy behind the scenes making arrangements for a bus to take club members and friends to the Narrabeen war veterans nursing home. The nursing home was most generous in making Frank's guests most welcome and Frank's daughter, Barbara Knock, joined in the celebrations. I am sure that Thursday's celebrations have gone some small way towards recognising the remarkable contribution that Frank Redmond has made to Australia. It was very interesting to understand that Frank's view of war is that we should not have any more. For a person who served in both world wars and saw the terrible atrocities in the trenches in France, this is a very good statement about where we should be with wars. (Time expired)