LONG TAN – VIETNAM VETERANS DAY 2016

50TH ANNIVERSARY

VICTOR FOUR COMPANY

On the 18th August 2016 it will be 50 years since the Battle of Long Tan and 50 years since the Australian and
New Zealand entered the Phuc Tuy Provence. This resulted in seven years of continual operations in the province
until the withdrawal in 1972. In 2015 the former soldiers of the Liberation Army has extended the hand of friendship
to their Australian counter parts at several ceremonies that were held in Vung Tau and Ba Ria Vietnam.

With the organizing committee of several veterans, a Gala Dinner will be held on the 18th August 2016 in Vung Tau.
​In attendance will be 40 Vietnamese members and several guests of honor from Australia including Lt Col Harry Smith MM (Ret), WO Keith Payne VC (Ret) and Daniel Keighran VC, and members from all branches of the Australian military veterans.

Australia has a strong presence in Vietnam with many Vietnamese students in Australia and a population that has assimilated into to Australia’s way of life. In 2016 a gala dinner has been organized to bring stronger bonds between
both countries. We have strong bonds and trading with Turkey (Gallipoli) Germany (Western Front) Japan (Kokoda)
South Korea and now Vietnam. 

The dinner will be held at the Pullman Hotel in Vung Tau which is a new five star resort with seating capacity of 2000 people. Veterans, partners, children, friends and public are invited to attend this dinner of friendship on the 18th August.

Money raised on the night will go to several charities here in Vung Tau, including the Centre for the protection for
the Protection of Children, Vietnam Veterans and Friends and to the war disabled. The children at the orphanage have
16 children affected by agent orange and need constant care.

This is an opportunity for both sides to get together as both sides lost their youth in Vietnam and is now a time for healing. People interested in this event will be able to purchase tickets in early 2016. A website will be up and running shortly with
all details as to secure tickets. 

Regards
Glenn Nolan
Vung Tau Vietnam

+84907378523
nolanglenn@yahoo.com.au​

Check out the website at www.longtancross.com