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SUMMARY:Vietnam Veterans' Day Commemoration
DESCRIPTION:A wreath laying to honour all those who served in the Vietnam War.\nThis service commemorates all those who served in the Vietnam War on the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan. \nOn this day in 1966\, in a rubber plantation near the village of Long Tan\, Australian soldiers fought one of their fiercest battles of the Vietnam War. The battle saw D Company\, 6th Battalion\, Royal Australian Regiment\, face an enemy force of over 2\,000. Heavily outnumbered\, D Company held fast for four hours\, supported by accurate artillery fire from Nui Dat\, before reinforcements arrived. The battle saw 18 killed\, and was the largest loss of life on a single day for the Australians. \nIn 1969\, D Company returned to Long Tan to erect a memorial cross and commemorate the battle. Over time\, this day became synonymous with all those who served and died in the Vietnam War. In 1987\, then Prime Minister Bob Hawke made this official\, announcing that Long Tan Day would now be known as Vietnam Veterans’ Day. \nWe continue to honour the service and sacrifice of all Vietnam veterans on this day. Approximately 60\,000 Australians served in the Vietnam War. Of these\, 3\,000 were wounded\, and 521 were killed. \nThis service is organised by the Victorian branch of the Vietnam Veterans Association. All are welcome to attend and join in remembering our Vietnam Veterans. \nShrine Representative\nShrine Governor Commander Priya Chandra RAN \n  \nEvent Details\nDate:\nSunday\, 18 August 2024 11:00 am to 12:00 pm\nLocation:\nSecond World War Forecourt\, Shrine of Remembrance \, Birdwood Avenue\, Mebourne\, VIC 3001\nDetails:\nAdmission is free.\nThis venue is wheelchair accessible.
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LOCATION:The Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Avenue\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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