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03-May-2015
03-May-2015

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The park and memorial gateway commemorate those from Bathurst and District who served in the Vietnam War from 1962 to 1973.

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:Boundary Road, Bathurst, 2795
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -33.425479
Long: 149.548781
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Park
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:Vietnam
Approx. Event Start Date:1962
Approx. Event End Date:1973
Link:http://www.warmemorialsregister.nsw…

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Saturday 18th August, 2001
Left Side Inscription

BATHURST & DISTRICT
VIETNAM VETERANS 
MEMORIAL PARK

Vietnam 1962 - 1973
[ Names ]

Right Side Inscription

Vietnam 1962 - 1973

[ Names ]

Plaque :

BATHURST VIETNAM VETERAN`S ASSOCIATION
This Memorial Gateway Was Dedicated
On Vietnam Veterans` Day, 18 August 2001
In Remembrance Of Those From Bathurst And District
Who Paid The Supreme Sacrifice During The Vietnam War 1962 - 1973 And To Honour Those Who Returned.

This Plaque Was Unveiled By 
Mr Peter Andren, MP, 
Member For Calare.

"Lest We Forget" 

 

Source: MA,NRWM
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