On Saturday 7th December 2019, CPO ( RTD) Colin Wild was presented an award for outstanding long service of 42 yrs to the Australian Naval reserves. Commander Jose Bascunan accompanied by his Wife Sue travelled from Canberra to present his award. Col's ex Officer Commanding Leut Clark along with his wife Jane travelled from Cairns.
Mr Bill Thompson represented the Federal Member Emma McBride MP
Three other Leading Seamen also received awards
Leut Clark was also surprised by the Commander with an award for outstanding service.

LSCSOMW Garry Robert Lambert Rt’d A174794 / M8118416 for 26 year service with the Fulltime Army/Navy and lastly the Navy Reserve. 

c.     LSMTP3 Lawrence George Hope Rt’d A123309 / M8068430  for 38 years’ service to the RAN Reserves

d.     LSMT Matthew John Ashby Rt’d A137015 / M8069519 for 38 years’ service to the RAN Reserves 

e.     LEUT Joseph Stephen Clark RAN Rt’d C150314 / M8094013 for 26 years’ service to the RAN Reserves 

CPO ( RTD) Colin Wild with sub Branch President Allan Fletcher OAM  JP

Commander Jose Buscunan with Allan Fletcher

All the recipients with the Commander

Commander Buscunan,  Mr. Bill Thompson,  CPO ( Rtd) Colin Wild.and Leut Clark,

                                         The Commander with his Wife Sue,
                                         Leut Clark with Wife Jane.  
                                        Mr. Mark Bradbury and Wife Tanya.

             Mark was instrumental in the  organization of the days proceedings .
                                          CPO ( RTD) Colin Wild.

                                                 Leut Clark accepting his award

    Colin accepting the National Flag from Mr. Bill Thompson on behalf 
     of the  Federal Member  for  Dobell Emma McBride MP

              LMSTP3 Mathew Ashby for 38 yrs service

                            Leading Seaman CSOMW Gary Lambert, 26yrs full time                                                               with the  Army/Navy
                                                              then Naval  Reserves

             LSBM Robert Cadwell receiving LSMTP3 Lawrence Hope's award for 37 yrs service
            Lawrence regrettably could not attend due to the current bush fires in his area