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Vietnam War MemorialPrint Page 
A cross commemorates those who served in the Vietnam War. A plaque at the base of the cross commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan.
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: | 99 Dickson Street, RSL Grounds, Sunshine, 3020 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.787246 Long: 144.837452 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Cross |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | Vietnam |
| Approx. Event Start Date: | 1962 |
| Approx. Event End Date: | 1973 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Friday 18th August, 2006 |
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1962 Vietnam 1973
Lest We Forget
Plaque :
Saluting Their Service
Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan
Vietnam 18th August 1966
In memory of all those who served in the Vietnam Conflict and who paid the supreme sacrifice
Lest We Forget
18th August 2006
