Do you know when Vietnam Veteran's Day is commemorated in Australia? This year marks 60 years since Australia's first involvement in the Vietnam War.
The day of this service, 18 August, marks the 56th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan.
On this day in 1966, in a rubber plantation near the village of Long Tan, Australian soldiers fought one of their fiercest battles of the Vietnam War. This day would become known as Vietnam Veterans' Day.
Approximately 60,000 Australians served in the Vietnam War. Of these, 3,000 were wounded, and 521 were killed.
The Moruya RSL Sub-Branch welcomes all personnel who have served in the armed forces & those who are already members to their monthly meeting which takes place on the third Tuesday of every month at 2pm at the RSL Memorial Hall at 11Page St Moruya. Our meeting for this month take place on Tuesday 16th August at 2pm.
The office is open at the above address for enquiries from 7.30am to 12noon on Tuesdays & Thursdays or can be contacted on 02 44743513.
