RSL man visits Korea
Woy Woy Ettalong RSL Sub Branch vice president Mr Merv Heath has returned from a trip to Korea which he attended with 22 other Australian veterans along with veterans from Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
The trip, which honoured the veterans of the Korean War, was held from April 22 to 27.
Mr Heath said the trip was an amazing experience and the people of Korea were so welcoming.
Mr Heath, who served in Korea for six years, participated in a number of activities while on the trip.
The Australian group were treated to a tour of Op Taepung, a Commonwealth Memorial Ceremony and an Australian and New Zealand Memorial Ceremony.
They also participated in an Anzac dawn service, War Memorial tour and an Ash ceremony and tour.
Kaitlin Watts, 8 May 2013
Interviewee: Merv Heath