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08-August-2017
08-August-2017

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The Vietnam War Memorial commemorates those who served in the Vietnam War and commemorates the 50th anniversary of the battale of Long Tan.  Funding was received through the Saluting Their Service Program. 

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:Grant Street, RSL Memorial Park , Ballina, 2478
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -28.869501
Long: 153.556362
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:Vietnam
Actual Event Start Date:03-August-1962
Actual Event End Date:29-April-1975
Link:http://www.dva.gov.au/commems_oawg/…

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Thursday 18th August, 2016
Front Inscription

In memory of the 60,000 men and women of the Australian Defence Force who served in the Vietnam War

1962 - 1975

We honour and remember their sacrifice especially the 521 who made the supreme sacrifice

This monument was dedicated on the 18th August 2016

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan

In the presence of members of the Ballina RSL Sub-Branch

Source: MA,DVA
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