Vietnam Veterans’ Day

Commemorated 18 August: the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan.

A Vietnam Veterans' Day Remembrance Service will be held at ANZAC Square, Brisbane on Sunday 18th August 2024, commencing at 11:00 AM. Guests to be seated by 10:40am. The Remembrance Service is to honour those who fell during the Vietnam War and those who served.

Vietnam Veterans’ Day (18 August) recognises the invaluable contribution of Australians who served in the Vietnam War. More than 60,000 Australians served in Vietnam from 1962 to 1973, with some returning for humanitarian operations in 1975. Sadly, 523 died, some 3,000 were wounded or fell ill, and – amidst strong anti-war sentiment – many who returned home were treated unfairly by some members of the community.

Vietnam Veterans’ Day is a chance for us all to pay the respects that Vietnam vets were often denied, but always deserved.

Lest we forget

If you can’t join us in person, take a moment to pay your respects by placing a virtual poppy.