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Ray James OAM has been appointed as Veterans’ Representative to the Anzac Memorial Board of Trustees.

Minister for Veterans David Harris, in his capability because the Premier’s proxy and the Chair of the Trustees, appointed Mr James who was welcomed by the Trust at its common assembly on the Memorial on Thursday, 13 March.

Mr James’ long navy profession contains 20 years within the Royal Australian Navy, service within the Vietnam War and a additional 26 years within the Royal Australian Navy Reserve.

He is the latest previous President of RSL NSW, the place he labored tirelessly to revitalise and rebuild RSL NSW.

He has additionally served as a Trustee of the Anzac Memorial for a earlier three-year time period between 2020 and 2023.

Mr James has remained an lively member of RSL NSW since his time period ended at that organisation in 2023 and continues to be a robust advocate for the veteran neighborhood.

The Veterans’ Representative is nominated by the President of RSL NSW and joins the Trust Board which contains the NSW Premier,

Leader of the Opposition, Lord Mayor of Sydney, State President of the RSL NSW, the Government Architect, the State Librarian, the Secretary of the Department of Education, an Australian Defence Force consultant, and neighborhood consultant, as legislated Trustees underneath the Anzac Memorial Building Act 1923.

Mr James will maintain the place on the Board of Trustees for 3 years.

For more info on the Board of Trustees go to https://www.anzacmemorial.nsw.gov.au/board-trustees

Minister for Veterans, David Harris stated:

“I am delighted that Mr James is joining the Trust and I look forward to working alongside him once again. He has a wealth of Defence and Government experience that he can bring to the Board.

“Mr James is an active member of the veteran community and a tireless advocate for veterans. Since his tenure as President of RSL NSW ended in 2023, he has continued to raise awareness of the service and sacrifice of veterans and their families.

“On behalf of the Trustees, I congratulate Mr James on his appointment and wish him well in the position.”

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