More than 50 people met at the Max Wales Memorial Park this morning to pay homage to the children of Anzac soldiers who followed in their families’ footsteps and served their country in the Vietnam conflict.
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“We are assembled here today to commemorate that day when 108 young men of Australia and New Zealand repulsed 2,650 enemy troops. By their deeds and sacrifice they demonstrated to the world that at Long Tan, Australia and New Zealand were well served by these wonderful young men,” Barrie Brooks said.
“The sons of ANZAC’s came forward without question, accepted gladly, and discharged fully, their responsibilities during the Vietnam conflict. On this day we remember the sacrifice of such men at Long Tan on 18th August 1966 for an ideal; for a way of life.”
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Members of the ceremony proceeded with a wreath laying service to honour those who had fallen and served for Australia.