A Raworth resident has been named an Order of Australia Medal recipient in this year's Australia Day Honours List

Today, Neil Cromarty has been named as an Order of Australia Medal recipient in this year's Australia Day Honours List for his service to veterans and the community.

Mr Cromarty, who served in the Vietnam War after enlisting in the army at just 15 years of age, has been a member of the East Maitland RSL Sub-Branch for more than 25 years.

The former Bob's Farm resident said he was "incredibly honoured" to be receiving the Order of Australia Medal.

"It's a real honour and privilege. It's come out of the blue - I have no idea who nominated me," Mr Cromarty said.

"I've been with the sub-branch for over 20 years. I took on the job because we had a lot of World War II veterans who were getting older and we needed to look after them. Sadly now we don't have any left.

"It's been really rewarding ... It's important that we keep veterans engaged."

Mr Cromarty first joined the East Maitland RSL Sub-Branch in 1994 and has since held a number of roles including Secretary, Trustee and Assistant Secretary.

In 2020, he was named a life member with the RSL.

Mr Cromarty has also been an active member of the Rutherford-based Royal Newcastle Aero Club, and held a number of positions including president, director and club captain.

He was also the recipient of the Club Captain Trophy in 2003 and the President's Trophy in 1999.

Mr Cromarty also volunteers with the Australia Army Infantry Museum at Singleton after joining the organisation in 2009.