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NAVY veteran Greg Hoving has received an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) in the 2025 Australia Day honours.<\/p>\n

The long-time Myocum resident was recognised for his service to veterans in the awards, which recognise Australians who have demonstrated outstanding service or exceptional achievement.<\/p>\n

Mr Hoving, 77, started his career in the Royal Australian Navy as an apprentice electrician in 1968, working his way up to the role of chief petty officer.<\/p>\n

He was also trained in ordinance \u2014 the operation and maintenance of gunnery systems \u2014 and made ten trips to Vietnam on the HMAS Sydney troop carrier during the Vietnam War.<\/p>\n

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Greg Hoving OAM in in Vung Tau Harbour in Vietnam circa 1968 -1970. Photo: SUPPLIED<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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After the war, Mr Hoving taught electrical trades at TAFE for nearly two decades, commuting from his home to Grafton for many years.<\/p>\n

He became a member of Mullumbimby RSL sub-branch in 1998 and served in various roles, including 21 years as treasurer.<\/p>\n

When Vietnam veterans began training people to advocate on behalf of veterans in the 1990s, Mr Goving became involved.<\/p>\n

He was national training manager for the Department of Veterans’ Affairs advocacy training and development program from 2016 to 2021, co-developed a course in military advocacy and also works as a regional mentor.<\/p>\n

\u201cMost of my work involves helping people obtain what they deserve from the Department of Veterans\u2019 Affairs or any other government department as the result of their service, but it\u2019s also putting veterans and their families in touch with other services that can assist them in bettering their daily lives,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cGiven the findings of the Royal Commission into veteran suicide, it\u2019s important.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have clients who are suicidal or who have suicidal thoughts and you need to take the pressure off them so they can get on with their lives but also get their entitlements from government departments.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mr Goving said he felt extremely grateful to those who nominated him for the OAM.<\/p>\n

\u201cObviously they thought my contribution to our collective efforts was worthy, but the biggest reward is knowing that you have effected somebody else\u2019s life for the better,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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NAVY veteran Greg Hoving has received an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) in the 2025 Australia Day honours. The long-time Myocum resident was recognised for his service to veterans in the awards, which recognise Australians who have demonstrated outstanding service or exceptional achievement. Mr Hoving, 77, started his career in the Royal Australian Navy as […]<\/p>\n

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