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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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