Long Tan Medals Battle Off To Court

**Update: Watch Channel 7′s Sunrise Soapbox discuss this story at the bottom of this post. The man who led Australian soldiers to victory at the bloody Battle of Long Tan 44 years ago is taking his fight for medals justice to the Federal Court. Harry Smith, Lieutenant Colonel retired, today confirmed he will be pursuing [...]

Vietnam Vets Return To Base To help Preschoolers

A refurbished kindergarten has sprouted on the site where Australasian troops were headquartered for the 10 years of the Vietnam War, following a three year campaign of diplomacy and fundraising by veterans. The new facility will accommodate 50 pre-school children and includes extensions and renovations to the original class rooms built in 2002 for the [...]

A chance to walk the Long Tan battlefield with a Long Tan veteran

Members of the RAR Association need no introduction to the Battle of Long Tan. After all, it’s a Battle Honour on their Colours and its anniversary was selected as Australia’s Vietnam Veterans’ Day. And over the years, one of the key resources in describing and explaining the battle has been Dave Sabben, the former platoon [...]

Nui Dat Kindergarten Vietnam Charity Dinner

There is a great 100% volunteer organisation called the Australian Vietnam Veterans Reconstruction Group (AVVRG) holding an upcoming charity dinner in Sydney at Parliament House on Friday 14th August 2009 to raise money for building a Kindergarten in Nui Dat, South Vietnam. Guests of honour will be: Dave Sabben MG – Commander of 12 Platoon [...]

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