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It is with solemn pride that I join you here today to honour the 521 Australian soldiers lost in the Vietnam War and the more than 3,000 wounded. Each year, on this day, we reflect on their sacrifices, and those of many more young service men and women who served and returned to Australia suffering the invisible trauma of war. In the ... The Battle of Long Tan was a significant moment in Australia's war in Vietnam. On 18 August 1966, in a rubber plantation near the village of Long Tan, Australian soldiers fought one of their fiercest battles of the war. The men of Delta Company, 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, faced a force of some 2000 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong ... From 10am on Vietnam Veterans’ Day (18 August) 2023, the Australian Government will host a national 50th anniversary commemorative service at the Australian Vietnam Forces National Memorial in Canberra. RSL Queensland encourages all Vietnam veterans or surviving family members to attend or watch the service, which will be broadcast nationally ... The "Vietnam Veterans' Association of Australia Inc" website has been designed with two purposes in mind. The first, to provide information of special or current interest to Australian Vietnam veterans. The second, to provide for students of all ages, historical context, information about Australia's involvement in the war, Australian units ... Vietnam Veterans’ Day is commemorated on 18 August, the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan, one of the most significant conflicts for Australian service personnel. Australians played a significant role during the Vietnam War, with over 60,000 ground troops, air force and navy personnel serving in Vietnam from 1962 to 1973. The Battle of Long Tan was a significant moment in Australia’s war in Vietnam. On 18 August 1966, in a rubber plantation near the village of Long Tan, Australian soldiers fought one of their fiercest battles of the War. The troops of Delta Company, 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, faced a force of some 2000 North Vietnamese and Viet ... Vietnam Veterans' Day 2024. Event by RSL Queensland on Sunday, August 18 2024 with 437 people interested and 26 people going. Vietnam Veterans’ Day is commemorated on 18 August. In 2023 we commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War. Some 60,000 Australians served in Vietnam, which was the longest conflict Australia was involved in during the 20th Century. More than 3,000 Australians were wounded and 523 lost their ... Vietnam Veterans’ Day. Commemorated 18 August: the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan. A Vietnam Veterans' Day Remembrance Service will be held at ANZAC Square, Brisbane on Sunday 18th August 2024, commencing at 11:00 AM. Guests to be seated by 10:40am. The Remembrance Service is to honour those who fell during the Vietnam War and those ...