Policy

What is an allied mariner?

An allied mariner is a person who:

Evidence provided by the claimant

When a claim for service pension or Disability Compensation Payment is made, it is expected that veterans will provide any documentary evidence in their possession to support the claim. These documents include:

Description

The British Commonwealth Occupation Forces (BCOF) were formed after the formal surrender of Japan and comprised personnel from the armed forces of Australia, New Zealand, India and the United Kingdom. BCOF's primary role was to ensure that the terms of the unconditional surrender of Japan were met. Service for Australian personnel extended from 13 February 1946 to 28 April 1952 (both dates included).    

Last amended: 2 December 2008

About this section

This section covers Commonwealth and Allied veterans eligibility for service pension under the [glossary:VEA:373].

About this chapter

This chapter contains details of what constitutes a Veteran as defined in the [glossary:VEA:373], and the groups of people who meet that definition. Veteran status is the first of the criteria that must be met for a person to have an entitlement to [glossary:Disability Compensation Payment:574] or [glossary:service pension:245] under the [glossary:VEA:373].

About this chapter

This chapter covers service in post-World War 2 operations.

See Also

The Yugoslavian [glossary:operational area:633] comprises the former country of Yugoslavia.

Following the Armistice in Europe on 11 November 1918, some Australians performed further service against the Russian Bolshevik forces and in Kurdistan. Australians who served with one of the following before 21 September 1921, are recognised as having operational service:

• British Army in Russia
• British Army in Kurdistan
• North Russian Relief force
• Elope force

After 1921, Australian volunteers who remained Australian soldiers are recognised as having operational service.