Tag: Vietnam War
LETTER: Commemorative service marks 50 years since Vietnam War
Darren Chester, Minister for Veterans' Affairs and Defence Personnel
THE Vietnam War had a profound impact on Australia and we owe veterans of this conflict...
Beachport veteran in line for Australia Day honour
A COMMUNITY honour has recently been awarded to Vietnam War veteran Bob Wakelin.
The well-known Beachport identity has been named as the Australia Day citizen...
Tribute paid to Vietnam veterans
AN EMOTIONAL Remembrance Day service was capped off with a special tribute to three Vietnam veterans who were honoured with the Unit Citation for...
Retired Royal Australian Navy Commander honoured
THE unit of Mount Gambier’s first casualty of the Vietnam War - naval helicopter pilot Lieutenant Anthony “Tony” Casadio - has been honoured for...
Service recognises war battles
VETERANS will gather in Canberra on Sunday to attend a national service to recognise the 50th anniversary of the battles at fire support bases Coral and Balmoral - Australia's most protracted and costly battles of the Vietnam War.[…]
War history on display
PENOLA Vietnam veteran David Strother has reiterated the importance of honouring servicemen, following the 50th anniversary of the death of fallen Vietnam War serviceman...
Local veterans recognised
THREE local veterans were recognised for their service and sacrifice during times of both war and peace at a special presentation ceremony this week.
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