The Jervis Bay sub-Branch will host a commemoration service this month for Vietnam Veterans' Day.
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The service will he held on Wednesday, August 18 from 3pm at the Voyager Memorial at Huskisson. Refreshments will follow at Club Jervis Bay.
The Australian Commitment in Vietnam War was from 1962 to 1973. During this time in excess of 60,000 members of the Defence force served in Vietnam.
Tragically 521 people killed and in excess of 3000 others where wounded, injured or suffered illness. There is, of course, the many thousands who continue to suffer all manner of physical and mental problems still.
The date is the 65th Anniversary of the battle of Long Tan, which was one of the fiercest battles fought in the war with 17 Australians killed and a further 25 were wounded, one of whom later died of wounds.
For more information on the service contact Graham Quinton on 0439 687 804 or grahwendy@bigpond.com. Full COVID requirements will be in place.
