Narrabri’s Richard Barry was awarded the Order of Australia Medal in the Australia Day honours for service to Veterans and their families, and to the community of Narrabri.

Mr Barry, pictured with his wife Yvonne Barry, is a well known author and historian, but also a Vietnam War veteran and has been a tireless advocate for official recognition of Australians who served in that war.

He said he was humbled to receive the OAM and is hopeful the award will help him in advocating even more strongly for his fellow servicemen’s recognition.

More to come.

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