Gunnedah will commemorate Vietnam Veterans’ Day on Monday, August 18.
The occasion honours the 60,000 Australians who fought for their country during the Vietnam War from 1962 to 1975.
Vietnam Veterans’ Day (August 18), or as it was originally known as, Long Tan Day, initially commemorated the men of D Company, 6RAR who fought in the battle of Long Tan on August 18, 1966.
All veterans and guests are welcome to attend next week’s Gunnedah service held at the water tower museum from 10.30am.
The water tower features several murals depicting Australian soldiers serving in the Vietnam War.
The service will start at 11am with a welcome by Gunnedah RSL Sub-Branch president Anthony Adams.
Prayers and readings will also be delivered the Salvation Army’s Peter Hall.
Royal Australian Navy veteran Dennis Buck will deliver an address to those in attendance.
The laying of wreaths will follow. Members of the public are invited to lay a wreath. Persons wishing to do so are asked to register at the speaker’s podium.
The ceremony will conclude with readings of the Ode, Last Post, one minute’s silence, Rouse, benediction and the national anthem.
Service members, guests and the public are also invited to join light refreshments at the nearby RSL office rooms on Acacia Street.
