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A Chance to Walk the Long Tan Battlefield with a Long Tan Veteran – Oct 2011

Written by Martin Walsh on July 16, 2011 - 0 Comments
Vietnam

There is still availability on the 7 day Long Tan Trek Tour departing 12 October 2011, and the follow-on 12 day Decisive Battlefields Tour to Vietnam 18 October 2011, both hosted and guided by Long Tan veteran, former commander of 12 Platoon, D Coy 6RAR 2Lt Dave Sabben. This Tour also makes a donation to [...]

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Animated Long Tan Presentation by Dave Sabben

Written by Martin Walsh on March 8, 2011 - 0 Comments
Facts & Figures, Vietnam

If you’ve ever wanted a more detailed understanding of The Battle of Long Tan, you should check out this fantastic, animated and interactive PowerPoint presentation created by Long Tan veteran Dave Sabben. About Dave: as a 20 year old, Dave registered for national service but his number didn’t come up. Unperturbed, Dave packed his bags, [...]

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

Written by Martin Walsh on March 6, 2010 - 0 Comments
Vietnam

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 [...]

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Nui Dat Kindergarten Vietnam Charity Dinner

Written by Martin Walsh on June 18, 2009 - 0 Comments
Vietnam

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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