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Long Tan

Major Harry Smith in Saigon, Vietnam, August 1966. Story by Warrant Officer Class Two Max Bree. Photos courtesy of the Australian War Memorial.
Australian Army History Lest We Forget News Veterans 

A true hero of Vietnam War farewelled

08/09/202308/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3515 Views 9 Comments 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, AWM, Harry Smith, Long Tan, Star of Gallantry, Vietnam

The man whose company held back a reinforced North Vietnamese regiment at Long Tan, before fighting for his soldiers to

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Australian Army soldiers from the 6th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment with members from the Long Tan Veteran's Association attend the 57th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan service held at the at St John's Cathedral, Brisbane. Story by Corporal Rebecca Draheim. Photos by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.
ADF People History Lest We Forget Veterans 

Soldiers connect with veterans

25/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1158 Views 0 Comments 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Gallipoli Barracks, Long Tan

Marking 57 years since the battle, the camaraderie and unspoken exchanges among veterans were unmistakable as they met at St

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Australian Army veterans of the Battle of Long Tan after the special ceremony to honour the veterans with military honours at Government House in Canberra on Tuesday, 8 November 2016. Front left: Mr William Roche; Mr Noel Grimes; Mr Frank Alcorta, MG, OAM; Lieutenant Colonel Harry Smith (Retd), SG; Mr Geoffrey Peters; Mr Ian Campbell; Mr Neil Bextrum; and Colonel Francis Roberts (Retd), MG, OAM. Photo by Sergeant Janine Fabre.
Australian Australian Army News Veterans 

Long Tan Vets finally honoured – 50 years on

08/11/201608/11/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 9061 Views 2 Comments Long Tan

Ten Vietnam Veterans of the Battle of Long Tan were finally awarded military honours today during a ceremony at Government House

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Australian News Veterans 

Today is Vietnam Veterans’ Day

18/08/201618/08/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5187 Views 0 Comments Long Tan, Vietnam Veterans’ Day

Today is Vietnam Veterans’ Day – when Australia honours the service and sacrifice of nearly 60,000 men and women who

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"OPERATION TANAGER" PIC BY CPL JASON WEEDING PIPERS AND SOLDIERS OF 6RAR PARADE BEFORE A REPLICA CROSS OF THE ONE USED IN THE 1969 VIETNAM SERVICE AS THEY AWAIT THE START OF THE LONG TAN DAY COMMEMORATIVE SERVICE HELD NEAR BALIBO, EAST TIMOR. THE PARADE CONFIGURATION RE-ENACTS THAT OF THE ORIGINAL.
Australian News Veterans 

Vietnamese government bans Long Tan Ceremony

17/08/201619/08/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4512 Views 0 Comments Long Tan

After more than 18 months of planning in consultation with local authorities, the Vietnamese government advised the Australian government that

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Photo by Corporal Jason Weeding
Australian Australian Army News Veterans 

New and upgraded awards for Long Tan – but no VC

10/08/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 7581 Views 0 Comments Long Tan

Ten soldiers who fought in the Battle of Long Tan will be recommended for a military award or have their existing honour

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"OPERATION TANAGER" PIC BY CPL JASON WEEDING PIPERS AND SOLDIERS OF 6RAR PARADE BEFORE A REPLICA CROSS OF THE ONE USED IN THE 1969 VIETNAM SERVICE AS THEY AWAIT THE START OF THE LONG TAN DAY COMMEMORATIVE SERVICE HELD NEAR BALIBO, EAST TIMOR. THE PARADE CONFIGURATION RE-ENACTS THAT OF THE ORIGINAL.
ADF Australian News Veterans 

Commemorative Program – 50th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan

04/08/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3660 Views 0 Comments Long Tan

Australians will honour the service and sacrifice of our servicemen and women during the Vietnam War at nationwide commemorative services

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"OPERATION TANAGER" PIC BY CPL JASON WEEDING PIPERS AND SOLDIERS OF 6RAR PARADE BEFORE A REPLICA CROSS OF THE ONE USED IN THE 1969 VIETNAM SERVICE AS THEY AWAIT THE START OF THE LONG TAN DAY COMMEMORATIVE SERVICE HELD NEAR BALIBO, EAST TIMOR. THE PARADE CONFIGURATION RE-ENACTS THAT OF THE ORIGINAL.
ADF Australian News Veterans 

Battle of Long Tan 50th Anniversary events announced

12/05/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 7123 Views 6 Comments Long Tan, Vietnam

Australia’s Vietnam War veterans will be honoured with a series of commemorative events this year to mark the 50th anniversary

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"OPERATION TANAGER" PIC BY CPL JASON WEEDING PIPERS AND SOLDIERS OF 6RAR PARADE BEFORE A REPLICA CROSS OF THE ONE USED IN THE 1969 VIETNAM SERVICE AS THEY AWAIT THE START OF THE LONG TAN DAY COMMEMORATIVE SERVICE HELD NEAR BALIBO, EAST TIMOR. THE PARADE CONFIGURATION RE-ENACTS THAT OF THE ORIGINAL.
ADF Australian News Operations Veterans 

Funding to honour Australia’s Vietnam veterans

21/04/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4413 Views 0 Comments Long Tan, Vietnam

More than $388,000 has been awarded to communities across Australia to honour Vietnam veterans under the Australian Government’s Vietnam War Commemorative

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"OPERATION TANAGER" PIC BY CPL JASON WEEDING PIPERS AND SOLDIERS OF 6RAR PARADE BEFORE A REPLICA CROSS OF THE ONE USED IN THE 1969 VIETNAM SERVICE AS THEY AWAIT THE START OF THE LONG TAN DAY COMMEMORATIVE SERVICE HELD NEAR BALIBO, EAST TIMOR. THE PARADE CONFIGURATION RE-ENACTS THAT OF THE ORIGINAL.
Australian Australian Army miscellaneous News Veterans 

Long Tan honours appeal

13/02/201621/04/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5791 Views 5 Comments Harry Smith, Jack Kirby, Long Tan, Vietnam

The issue of recognition for Australian soldiers who fought in the Battle of Long Tan, Vietnam, is to be reviewed again

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