Past Patrons:
Major General (Ret) C.M.I. ‘Sandy’ Pearson AO, DSO, OBE, MC.
“The soldier’s General”
As well as having commanded 1 Australian Task Force in Vietnam in 1969, other distinguished military appointments for Sandy included:
- World War II 1942-1945
- Singapore 1966-1968
- Commander 1ATF 1969-1969
- Commandant RMC Duntroon 1970-1973, and
- Chief of Personnel Australian Army 1973-1975
‘Memorial Day”, Springwood 2009.
Sandy Pearson was a much loved and respected member of the Blue Mountains Vietnam Veterans and Associated Forces family. His regular attendances at our annual Memorial Day were greatly appreciated.
Sunday 19th August, was the occasion of the Blue Mountains Vietnam Veterans & Associated Forces 2012 Memorial Day. Despite his wife Marjorie having passed away just 2 weeks before, Sandy insisted on attending our Memorial Day as Patron. Such was the calibre of the man.