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Long Tan Day

Soldiers of 6RAR and members of the Long Tan Veterans Association light a candle during the Battle of Long Tan service held at St John's Cathedral. Story and photo by Captain Cody Tsaousis.
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Mutual appreciation by young and old on Long Tan Day

23/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1928 Views 0 Comments 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Gallipoli Barracks, Long Tan Day, Vietnam War

Soldiers of the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (6RAR), joined Vietnam War veterans to commemorate Long Tan Day in Brisbane on

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Vietnam file photo– no caption details. Courtesy DVA Facebook page.
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Vietnam Veterans’ Day 2018

18/08/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4378 Views 0 Comments Long Tan Day, Vietnam Veterans’ Day

Australians are encouraged to pause and reflect today on the service and sacrifice of the men and women who served

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