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The plaque mounted on a plinth, located in a garden bed of rosemary bushes =, commemorates those who served in the Vietnam War 1962-1975. The plinth also contains a plaque which commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan in 1966.
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 was the beginning of Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War. 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: | 11 Leighton Place, Memorial Park, Halls Head, 6210 |
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| State: | WA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -32.532314 Long: 115.714172 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 03-August-1962 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 29-April-1975 |
Dedication
Plaque :
In honour of the courage and contribution of all men and women who served, suffered or paid the ultimate sacrifice for Australia in the Vietnam War
1962 - 75
Plaque :
This plaque commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan 18 August 1966.
A memorial cross was erected on the site of the battle in 1969.
The anniversary of the battle has been chosen as Australia`s Vietnam Veteran`s Commemorative Day.
