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This Sunday (18 August) is Vietnam Veterans’ Day. In communities across Australia, veterans will gather to remember mates, share memories of service and again, for many, relive the darkest days of Australia when these brave young men returned from war to be set upon by hostile protesters. To commemorate and remember their service, we share with you some of the Vietnam stories that we have published over the year.

Special Memorial Service for Vietnam Veterans in Ipswich

Keith Payne will be the Guest of Honour at the Special Memorial Service for Vietnam veterans

Vietnam - The war Australia won

Australia won its war in Vietnam. We joined the war to help stop the fighting in South Vietnam. This mission was accomplished in 1973 after which Australia withdrew from the conflict.

A new figurine to honour Vietnam diggers

To honour the diggers who fought in Vietnam, Master Creations recently released a Limited Edition Vietnam Digger cold-cast bronze figurine...

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Vietnam veteran remembers all

The Battle of Long Tan is more than a story for Dave Sabben. It is a clear and vivid memory. While not the biggest battle of Vietnam it was perhaps the most desperate. On that Thursday on 18 August 1966 in the rubber plantation near the village of Long Tan, Dave was in the thick of the battle as Commander of 12 Platoon, Delta Company 6th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment.

Some wounds will never heal

An overwhelming majority of Australians believe that Vietnam veterans didn't receive adequate acknowledgment for their service. But did they receive any acknowledgement from us the public?

Vietnam veterans now deserved custodians of ANZAC tradition

Recent years have seen Vietnam veterans take their rightful place in the ANZAC tradition as public interest and appreciation surrounding their experiences in the conflict has grown.

Bringing them home

Kindly Shared by our community member. These men gave their lives without a second thought for themselves, so that Australia would remain free.