Around 50 people gathered at Max Wales Memorial Park to remember and commemorate Moree and Long Tan soldier Max Wales who was killed in action, as well as all those who served in Vietnam and who fought and died at the battle of Long Tan.
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Members of the ceremony proceeded to lay wreaths, honouring all those who served at Long Tan and remembering all of our fallen soldiers.
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"We're assembled here today to commemorate that day when 108 young men of Australia and new Zealand repulsed 2,650 enemy troops," Roger Butler OAM said.
"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.
"The sons of Anzacs 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."
