Thomas was drafted to serve Australia. Now he’s being driven out of the place he calls home

The Vietnam veteran has vowed to fight a Queensland council’s move to expel residents living in public parks

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Between 1969 and 1971, Thomas Weir completed his national service in Vietnam as an engineer for the Australian army.

The 76-year-old is now facing another battle, against the City of Moreton Bay.

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