Media Room: Media Releases

ARMY POSTER COMPETITION MAKES ITS MARK

The Minister for Defence, the Hon Dr Brendan Nelson and the Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Peter Leahy today announced the winner of a recent Army recruiting poster competition in a reception held at Russell Offices, Canberra.

The competition, an initiative of the Chief of Army, encouraged Australian soldiers to bring new and original ideas to the recruiting campaign to boost Army numbers.

Designed by Private David Eason, the winning poster features an image of World War One veteran Marcel Caux resting before the ANZAC Day march in 2004.  His picture is superimposed over a photo of a contemporary soldier on duty in the Middle East.

Private David Eason is a young Army Reserve supply operator at 8 Combat Services Support Battalion, Sydney.  David also works as a lifeguard at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre in Homebush.

“My design aimed to bridge the gap between the ‘old digger’ and the modern soldier deployed on operations in the modern day warfare environment,” said Private David Eason. “I am grateful that I was given this opportunity to utilise my skills, and express the pride I have in the Army”. 

The poster also reflects the respect and honour that is due to our returned Servicemen and women said Dr Nelson. “The timeless nature of military service and the military values of courage, teamwork and initiative are captured by Private Eason’s entry.”

Lieutenant General Leahy said the entries in the poster competition showed the breadth of talent and ingenuity of Army personnel. “I’m particularly proud of the enthusiasm our soldiers displayed in showcasing their Army and shaping future recruiting ideas.”

Images and Private Eason’s winning entry can be viewed at: www.defence.gov.au/media/download/2007/MAR/index.htm

 Media contacts:

Defence Media Liaison          (02) 6265 3343 or 0408 498 664

For a free subscription to Defence Direct, the Minister for Defence's monthly e-newsletter, please follow this link:

http://www.minister.defence.gov.au/defencedirect/spt/subscribe.html