Long Viet Nguyen OAM

No matter their background, the Order of Australia recognises the contribution of Australians whose commitment, hard work and passion makes a big difference in their communities.
Long Viet Nguyen OAM was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia this year for service to veterans.
Long, a Vietnamese Vietnam War veteran, has been a driving force in the Melbourne veteran community as President of the Footscray RSL, the Vietnamese Veterans Association and the Vietnamese Community in Australia.