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Veterans of the Vietnam
War/Veterans Coalition
Mike Milne
Peter Forbes
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Fri, 20 Jun 2008 01:27:58 EDT Subject: Re: National Vietnam & Gulf War Veterans Coalition To: info@pownetwork.org
Hello, and thank you for the wonderful job your organization
is doing. As a Vietnam veteran I appreciate your efforts. I
recently saw a listing on the Internet involving disputed
claims by the late Mike Milne, former director of Veterans of
the Vietnam War, Inc, from Pennsylvania. I am in no position
to comment on the veracity of his claims but wish to advise
you that Veterans
of the Vietnam War, Inc. IS NOT a member organization of the
NATIONAL VIETNAM & GULF WAR VETERANS COALITION, Washington,
D.C.
Sadly, Peter Forbes, current director of the Pennsylvania
group, Veterans of the Vietnam War, Inc, has created some
confusion by adding the name, "National Veterans
Coalition" to his group. However, neither he nor his
organization is part of the National Vietnam & Gulf War
Coalition. It is unfortunate that these simple acts of
distortion causes mistrust and confusion about legitimate
veterans, and veteran groups.
I would sincerely appreciate any corrective actions you may
take to clear this up on your Internet postings.
David Kaufman
Chief of Staff,
National Vietnam & Gulf War Veterans Coalition
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| Milne, Michael Foster | 08/2005 | Wilkes-Barr PA |
Claims Army Ranger Lt with 173rd; 3 Purple Hearts; member of covert Phoenix and SOG Programs
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Records
indicate: Spec 5, Sr. Engr Mechanic with 541 Engr Co and Co A 36th Engr Bn, and 94th Engr Det. NO Purple Heart, no awards of "Valor" |
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Look at the http://www.Veteransresources.org
Click on forums and scroll down
to Veterans of the Vietnam War/Veterans Coalition.
Click on and read some of the threads from some of the members.
Not only is Peter J. Forbes and Michael F. Milne hiding behind lies of
the mouth but their biggest lies are hidden in their minds. After many
years of hiding from the truth you believe the lies that you tell and you
become a part of them. SO after time you no longer know the truth or have
little remembrance of the truth.
Rowing Club investigation: (scroll down to find it.)
http://www.aph.gov.au/Senate/committee/fadt_ctte/estimates/bud_0405/def/ans_dva_part_jun04.pdf
Forbes applied for a grant from the AU Dept. of Veterans Affairs and
received the grant for $61,000 for rowing boats and equipment for the vets
to increase their health. $20,000 is still missing from the grant.
Forbes scammed the Rowers out of their boats after they asked
questions as to where the money was spent and where the organization was
headed. He locked them up in Scotch College Boat shed and VVnW paid
rent all those years on storage for boats they couldn't access. The
boats are now thrown in a heap on Forbes' family farm in Nairme.
Answers to questions on notice from Department of Veterans Affairs in Australia:
Senator Mark Bishop asked:
(a) Has a grant been sought from DVA by the Royal Australian Regiment based in Adelaide for the purchase of rowing shells?
ANSWER: In April 1998 DVA received an application for grant funding from an organization called the National Vietnam and Gulf War Veterans Coalition. THE LETTERHEAD described it as being a joint venture between the Royal Australian Regiment SA Branch, Inc., the Veterans of the Vietnam War, Inc. and the Vietnam Veterans Motorcycle Club SA Inc. The funding application sought a grant of $61, 700 for the purchase of rowing skulls and related equipment to assist in promoting a health lifestyle for members of the various bodies that made up the joint venture.
(b) If so, when was the grant sought and who were the proponent office bearers sponsoring the proposal?
ANSWER: The application for funding was submitted in April 1998. The proponent office bearer was a Mr. Peter J. Forbes who described himself ON THE LETTERHEAD of the joint venture as being the President RAR Association SA Branch, Inc.
(c) Was the grant approved and for what amount?
ANSWER: a grant of $61,000 was approved by the then Minister of Veterans Affairs on 28 August 1998.
(d) To whom was the cheque for payment addressed and into what bank account was it paid?
ANSWER: The original conditions of the grant were approved with the grantee being the Royal Australian Regiment Association SA Branch. The reason for this being that THE JOINT VENTURE WAS NOT A LEGAL ENTITY. WHEN THE COMPLETED GRANT CONDITIONS WERE SUBSEQUENTLY RECEIVED FROM MR. PETER FORBES, THE DETAILS OF THE GRANTEE HAD BEEN ALTERED TO BE THE VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM WAR, INC. MR. FORBES WAS SUBSEQUENTLY CONTACTED AND AS ASKED FOR AN EXPLANATION AS TO THE BASIS FOR HIS ALTERATION OF THE NAME OF THE GRANTEE. MR. FORBES SAID THAT THE VVNW WAS THE OVERRIDING BODY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE VETERANS ROWING CLUB. THE SUBSEQUENT CHEQUE WAS MADE PAYABLE TO THE VVNW AND THEREFORE WOULD HAVE BEEN DEPOSITED INTO A BANK ACCOUNT BEARING THE NAME OF THAT ORGANIZATION.
(e) Who signed the original proposal and the contract of agreement for the grant?
ANSWER: MR. PETER FORBES SIGNED THE ORIGINAL GRANT PROPOSAL AND THE GRANT AGREEMENT.
Besides the normal tents and stalls for all of the Ex Service Organisations there were about 30 tents with people representing the Repatriation Hospital, Diabetes, AA, Heart Health etc. The Vietnam Veterans Federation & VV Association, Royal Australian Regiment Assoc, Returned Servicemen League were all there.
The best thing about the whole day besides the good food and booze was that there was not one sighting of anyone from the VVnW. No flags no bullshit displays not one thing. They didn't even dust off the rowing boats and drag them down there for a display to try and suck a few veterans into joining. It seems the VVnW AU couldn't give a continental rat's arse about Aussie Vietnam Veterans (not enough money to be made out of them). Remember that this is the day that was instigated by Forbes and he threatened to take leagal action against anyone who tried to organize anything to do with it without his consent.
Any of you over there in the USA who still think that there is any thing like a viable VVnW AU think again, it only exists so that Forbes can return to Australia to visit the relations and do some business at the VVnW's expense. I see that Nancy is now the Executive Director of the Australian post, according to their web site. I suppose this means she will be able to come with Forbes on his trips back here and have VVnW pick up the tab.
I feel that I should apologize for the fact that Forbes is an Australian but fair dinkum the only good thing to come out of the whole saga is that you have got him and we havn't.
...I came upon Question 26 [immediately preceding Q 17]
and I found other Q&As about "the veteran in question" --
including some with regard to the veteran's "T&PI" status.
Although the DVA declined to provide specific answers in this regard, the
full AATA 1116 (29 October 2002) is located at:
http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/disp.pl/au/cases/cth/aat/2002/1116.html?query=title+%28+%22forbe%22+%29
This is a document that should be perused by all
those who are "unsure about the veteran in question."
16. At Comcare's request, the applicant was seen by Professor AC McFarlane, Professor of Psychiatry, Adelaide University, on 20 March 2002. On 27 March 2002, Professor McFarlane reported that it was his view that the applicant continued to suffer from PTSD, and that because of the PTSD and related anxiety symptoms, he was unable to work for more than 8 hours per week. Professor McFarlane stated also, that because the applicant had difficulty answering specific questions about time during the interview, he was unable to make a precise statement as to the approximate date the applicant first would have become so incapacitated that the condition alone rendered him incapable of undertaking remunerative work [Exhibit R5].
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Peter John Forbes |
Adelaide University DENIES attendance and degrees claimed. |
Education and Experience:
Diploma in Agriculture (South Australia)
Certification in Aquaculture (South Australian Fisheries)
Degree in Design Engineering (Adelaide University)
Member of the Australian Institute of Management
Diploma in Business Management (Adelaide University)
Member of the Society of Automotive Engineers
Managing Director - Quality of Life Products (Health Food Manufacturer, Exporter and Distributor)
Managing Director - The Edge Nutrition Pty Ltd (Inc USA) (Animal Nutrition Manufacturing and Marketing Company)
Managing Director - Forbes America Pty Ltd (Inc USA) (Import and Export Company supplying Transport and Earthmoving Equipment)
Member of the IATTI and the International Police Association
Member of the U S Marine Corp. Law Enforcement Foundation
Australian Commander - Veterans of the Vietnam War International, Inc.
Senior Manager in several US and Australian companies.
Several years of experience developing aquaculture spawning techniques for Australian species of Crustaceans and fish.