Naval veterans donated more than $3000 across three causes at Dandenong RSL.
HMAS Bataan Veterans of Australia hosted the annual Tribal Luncheon on Tuesday 26 July.
The event recognised the HMAS Arunta and Warramunga as well as Bataan, all Tribal Class destroyers that served in World War II and the Korean War.
Challenge CEO David Rogers accepted a $2352 donation to kids’ cancer charity and Korean War Memorial Committee Victoria members received a $250 contribution.
The TS Bataan Naval Cadets received a $500 donation.
Victorian Naval Officer in Charge and HMAS Cerberus Chief Officer Captain Stephen Bowater was the day’s guest speaker.
He joined the Royal Australian Navy in 1976 at age 15, and he discussed the Navy’s future.
