Laurie Andriske served with the 7th Battalion in Darwin and overseas. At the end of the war he returned to his home town of Mildura, established an engineering business with his brother and became very active in local affairs.  He served on the Shire Council including time as Mayor. 

Laurie was awarded the Order of the Medal of Australia (OAM) for his services to the Mildura area.  For more information, click here: Laurie_Andriske_OAM.pdf

To read a speech given by Laurie in 2000, click here:  2000_May_6_They_will_live_in_our_hearts_forever_Address_by_L_Andriske.pdf