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Veteran Robert Dean when he was a young soldier, after returning to Hobart hospital for a hand injury in 1967. Story by Corporal Luke Bellman.

Marching memories forward

24/04/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 282 Views 0 Comments 6th Battalion RAR, Long Tan, Vietnam War

Witnessing what artillery and bullets can do to a man following the carnage of Long Tan in 1966 has stayed

Major Harry Smith in Saigon, Vietnam, August 1966. Story by Warrant Officer Class Two Max Bree. Photos courtesy of the Australian War Memorial.

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A true hero of Vietnam War farewelled

08/09/202308/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 5324 Views 9 Comments 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, AWM, Harry Smith, Long Tan, Star of Gallantry, Vietnam

The man whose company held back a reinforced North Vietnamese regiment at Long Tan, before fighting for his soldiers to

Australian Army soldiers from the 6th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment with members from the Long Tan Veteran's Association attend the 57th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan service held at the at St John's Cathedral, Brisbane. Story by Corporal Rebecca Draheim. Photos by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

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Soldiers connect with veterans

25/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2382 Views 0 Comments 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Gallipoli Barracks, Long Tan

Marking 57 years since the battle, the camaraderie and unspoken exchanges among veterans were unmistakable as they met at St

Australian Army veterans of the Battle of Long Tan after the special ceremony to honour the veterans with military honours at Government House in Canberra on Tuesday, 8 November 2016. Front left: Mr William Roche; Mr Noel Grimes; Mr Frank Alcorta, MG, OAM; Lieutenant Colonel Harry Smith (Retd), SG; Mr Geoffrey Peters; Mr Ian Campbell; Mr Neil Bextrum; and Colonel Francis Roberts (Retd), MG, OAM. Photo by Sergeant Janine Fabre.

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Long Tan Vets finally honoured – 50 years on

08/11/201608/11/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 10644 Views 2 Comments Long Tan

Ten Vietnam Veterans of the Battle of Long Tan were finally awarded military honours today during a ceremony at Government House

Australian News Veterans

Today is Vietnam Veterans’ Day

18/08/201618/08/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5869 Views 0 Comments Long Tan, Vietnam Veterans’ Day

Today is Vietnam Veterans’ Day – when Australia honours the service and sacrifice of nearly 60,000 men and women who

"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.

Australian News Veterans

Vietnamese government bans Long Tan Ceremony

17/08/201619/08/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5514 Views 0 Comments Long Tan

After more than 18 months of planning in consultation with local authorities, the Vietnamese government advised the Australian government that

Australian Australian Army News Veterans

New and upgraded awards for Long Tan – but no VC

10/08/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 9762 Views 0 Comments Long Tan

Ten soldiers who fought in the Battle of Long Tan will be recommended for a military award or have their existing honour

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Commemorative Program – 50th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan

04/08/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5646 Views 0 Comments Long Tan

Australians will honour the service and sacrifice of our servicemen and women during the Vietnam War at nationwide commemorative services

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Battle of Long Tan 50th Anniversary events announced

12/05/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 9356 Views 6 Comments Long Tan, Vietnam

Australia’s Vietnam War veterans will be honoured with a series of commemorative events this year to mark the 50th anniversary

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Funding to honour Australia’s Vietnam veterans

21/04/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5362 Views 0 Comments Long Tan, Vietnam

More than $388,000 has been awarded to communities across Australia to honour Vietnam veterans under the Australian Government’s Vietnam War Commemorative

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Long Tan honours appeal

13/02/201621/04/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 7855 Views 5 Comments Harry Smith, Jack Kirby, Long Tan, Vietnam

The issue of recognition for Australian soldiers who fought in the Battle of Long Tan, Vietnam, is to be reviewed again