REDLANDS RSL will not be following the decision of Brisbane's Anzac Day organisers to separate war veterans and their descendents on the Anzac Day march.
Brisbane's organisers have said descendents will march separately at the end of the parade to allow older veterans to complete the march faster, out of concern for their health.
But the Redlands march will see World War II veterans head the march in open air jeeps, Land Rovers and other transport with their descendents to follow on foot. Vietnam veterans and personnel from subsequent conflicts will still march on foot with their descendents in the same unit.
Deputy President of the Redlands RSL sub branch, Alan Harcourt, said the World War II veterans would all be transported as they are all aged over 80 and the club held concerns for their health in completing the full march on foot, which includes a small hill.
"I think there will be some sadness from the World War II vets about the separation in transport and on foot, but their health has to be our first priority and we have a duty of care to separate those on foot from those being transported," Mr Harcourt said.
"But we know marching with family is very important and adds a lot to the day, so there's no move to split them up for our younger veterans, like the Vietnam vets; the Diggers like it that way so it will still be going ahead."
About 120 World War II veterans are expected this year, with transport also provided for any veteran with a disability or unable to walk the full distance.
The march will start at 10.30am on Anzac Day, April 25, with those marching to gather at 10am at the RSL's administration building on Passage Street, Cleveland. Enquiries to Alan on 3488 1105.