Eligible Civilians - World War 2
What is an eligible civilian
An eligible civilian is a civilian who in World War 2 was:
Service in Vietnam
Introduction
This topic covers the requirements for [glossary:operational service:298] and [glossary:qualifying service:498] in the Vietnam hostilities, as well as the recognised periods of service before and after Australia's involvement in the hostilities.
1.2.2 Service Requirements for Disability Compensation Payment
About this section
For a claimant to be eligible for a Disability Compensation Payment (and associated benefits) they must have at least one of the types of service listed.
This section contains information about what constitutes service for Disability Compensation Payment purposes.
Commonwealth and Allied Veterans' Evidence of Service
Introduction
Some cases involving Commonwealth and allied ex-service personnel may be more difficult to determine than Australian personnel depending upon the available evidence. It is important that original documents are seen. Certified translations are required.
Statutory Declarations as Evidence of Service
If any of the evidence for service is misplaced or unavailable then the claimant making the claim needs to make a statutory declaration stating:
North East Thailand (including Ubon) - Period and Operational Area
North East Thailand, including the Royal Thai Air Force Base at Ubon in Eastern Thailand was an [glossary:operational area:633] for Australian forces during the period 31 May 1962 to 24 June 1965 (both dates included).
1.3.1 Service in World War 1
About this section
This section covers the details of what constituted service during World War 1.