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06-June-2015
06-June-2015
Photographs supplied by Greg Gordon

The wooden honour roll commemorates those from the District who served in the Vietnam War from 1965 to 1971.

Australia's military involvement in the Vietnam War began with the arrival of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) in South Vietnam during July and August 1962.  Australia's participation in the war was formally declared at an end when the Governor-General issued a proclamation on 11 January 1973.

However, the end-date of Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War has officially been amended to 29 April 1975 to reflect Australia’s further involvement in the war during the fall of Saigon in 1975.  The Department of Veterans Affairs and the Australian War Memorial, in Canberra now recognise this new date.

Location

Address:Nyora & Drouin Roads, Poowong Community Hall, Poowong, 3988
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -38.342301
Long: 145.764146
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Honour Roll
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:Vietnam
Approx. Event Start Date:1965
Approx. Event End Date:1971

Dedication

Front Inscription

Poowong & District

In honour of those who served in the Vietnam War 

1965 - 1971

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Source: MA
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