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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 858 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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"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.

60th anniversary of Vietnam War

17/08/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1314 Views 1 Comment Vietnam War

Tomorrow, on Vietnam Veterans’ Day, Australia will pause to recognise the men and women who served in the Vietnam War,

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National President of the AATTV Association Colonel (retd) Kerry Gallagher, left, and President of RSL Queensland Major General Stephen Day unveil the Operation Reunite memorial at Kokoda Barracks. Story by Captain Ashlea Tighe. Photo by Signals Christopher Kingston.

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Marking 60th anniversary of AATTV

12/08/202214/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1517 Views 0 Comments AATTV, Kokoda Barracks, Victoria Cross, Vietnam War

One of the most highly decorated units of the Vietnam War celebrated the 60th anniversary of its formation with a

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Air Force aviators form a guard of honour for Air Commodore (retd) Lyall Klaffer at his funeral service in Adelaide. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nat Giles. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Sam Price.

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Distinguished fighter pilot farewelled

10/12/202117/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1005 Views 0 Comments Korean War, No. 2 Operational Conversion Unit, No. 75 Squadron, No. 77 Squadron, Vietnam War

Former fighter pilot Air Commodore (retd) Lyall Klaffer, who achieved several firsts in the Royal Australian Air Force, was farewelled

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Ian cavanough – Vietnam War emotions buried deep

CONTACT BLOG SPOT Ian Cavanough

Chapter 47: May I be a little self indulgent?

19/05/201822/01/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2722 Views 2 Comments NVA, Phuoc Tuy, VC, Vietnam War

Six months ago I decided to put pen to paper, so to speak, to write about my experiences as a

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Some of the hundreds of attendees at the Vietnam Veteran's Day service on Anzac Parade.

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Service for Coral and Balmoral 50th anniversary

10/05/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2217 Views 0 Comments Fire Support Base Balmoral, Fire Support Base Coral, Vietnam War

Veterans and supporters will gather in Canberra on Sunday to attend a national service to recognise the 50th anniversary of

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