Vietnam Veterans' Day Service
Past Event
The Vietnam War was Australia's longest military engagement of the 20th Century.
The arrival of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam in South Vietnam during July and August 1962 marked the start of Australia’s involvement in the war.
By the time the war had come to an end, almost 60,000 Australians served during a decade of conflict between 1962 and 1972. Tragically, 521 of them died and 3000 were wounded.
On Vietnam Veterans' Day, we pause and reflect on the bravery, teamwork and endurance that Australians displayed throughout the war.
It's a day when we recognise all who served in Vietnam. We honour those veterans who:
- lost their lives during battle
- returned home wounded, ill or injured
- lost their lives in the years since they returned
- still carry the physical and emotional scars of their service
We also pause to reflect on the impact of service on our veterans' families.
The Albany service will be held at 2pm on Sunday, 15 August at the South East Asia Memorial Area in the Princess Royal Fortress precinct.
In the event of serious inclement weather, the service will be held at the Albany RSL.
All guests are welcome to attend a public function at the Albany RSL after the service.