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The monument commemorates those who served in the Vietnam War.
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: | Margaret Street, East Creek Park, East Toowoomba, 4350 |
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State: | QLD |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -27.561944 Long: 151.959722 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Monument |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | Vietnam |
Actual Event Start Date: | 03-August-1962 |
Actual Event End Date: | 29-April-1975 |
Monument Manufacturer: | J. H. Wagner & Sons |
Link: | http://www.qldwarmemorials.com.au/P… |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Wednesday 18th August, 2004 |
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Viet-Nam War Memorial
Toowoomba
This memorial was officially dedicated on 18th August 2004
"Viet-Nam Veterans Day "
Inaugurated by Mr. Keith Payne. VC
Consecrated by Padre Terry Egan. DCM
Mayor. Councillor Dianne Thorley
RSL Sub Branch President. Dr. Brian Day. KStJ
RSL Sub Branch Secretary. Mr Paddy Boxall
Viet-Nam Veterans Committee Chairman. Mr Leo. Kucks
Lest We Forget