A commemorative ceremony will be held in memory of those who served and those who made the supreme sacrifice in the Vietnam War.
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan on 18 August 1966. On that fateful day, one third of D Company, 6th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, were killed or wounded.
D Company lost 17 soldiers killed in action, with another 24 wounded, one of whom died nine days later. An Armoured Personnel Carrier commander from A Company, who was part of the relieving force, was also killed.
This toll represents the highest single-day loss of life for the Australian Army in Vietnam.
In honour of those brave soldiers, the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan was chosen to commemorate Vietnam Veterans’ Day. On 18th August each year, we recognise the invaluable contribution of Australians who served in the Vietnam War.
More than 60,000 Australians served in Vietnam from 1962 to 1973, with some returning for humanitarian operations in 1975. Sadly, 523 died, some 3,000 were evacuated with wounds, injuries or illnesses, and – amidst strong community opposition to the war – many who returned home were not treated with the respect and honour they deserved.
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A commemorative ceremony will be held in memory of those who served and those who made the supreme sacrifice in the Vietnam War.
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan on 18 August 1966. On that fateful day, one third of D Company, 6th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, were killed or wounded.
D Company lost 17 soldiers killed in action, with another 24 wounded, one of whom died nine days later. An Armoured Personnel Carrier commander from A Company, who was part of the relieving force, was also killed.
This toll represents the highest single-day loss of life for the Australian Army in Vietnam.
In honour of those brave soldiers, the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan was chosen to commemorate Vietnam Veterans’ Day. On 18th August each year, we recognise the invaluable contribution of Australians who served in the Vietnam War.
More than 60,000 Australians served in Vietnam from 1962 to 1973, with some returning for humanitarian operations in 1975. Sadly, 523 died, some 3,000 were evacuated with wounds, injuries or illnesses, and – amidst strong community opposition to the war – many who returned home were not treated with the respect and honour they deserved.
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