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28 August, 2025
Vietnam Vets’ Day
Communities across Somerset and Moreton Bay paused to mark Vietnam Veterans Day, paying tribute to the service and sacrifice of Australians who fought in the conflict.
Ariana Doolan at Bribie Island service. Photo: Facebook
August 18 commemorated the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan in 1966, when 108 Australian and New Zealand soldiers held off a much larger enemy force. The day has since become a time to recognise all who served in Vietnam, as well as the families who supported them.
Locally, veterans, families, and community members gathered at memorials to lay wreaths, share stories, and reflect on the enduring legacy of the conflict.
Burpengary service. Photo supplied.
Bribie Island service. Photo: Ariana Doolan.
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