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The soldier statuette commemorates those from Walgett Shire who saw active service in Vietnam between 1966 and 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: | 71 Fox Street, Walgett RSL Memorial Club, Walgett, 2832 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -30.022759 Long: 148.116562 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Sculpture |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | Vietnam |
| Approx. Event Start Date: | 1966 |
| Approx. Event End Date: | 1973 |
Dedication
| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | 1989 |
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The Soldier
This Statuette Is Placed Here To Honour
The Following Residents Of Walgett Shire
Who Saw Active Service In Vietnam
1966 - 1973
[ Names ]
Lest We Forget
Walgett RSL Sub Branch Walgett RSL Club
W. Hutchinson K.R.Ryan
President President
1989
