Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Listen to stories of those who were there - they tell so much!

Stories to be told


 Image above: Vietnam veterans talking about their experiences on the Anzac Portal at


Stories from Vietnam Veterans

On 5 July we had the privilege to hear the stories of the Vietnam Veterans, Bob, David, Jock and Bill.  When in Vietnam we will not have the chance to talk to any Vietnam Veterans (except Bob who be with us) but I do think it is worth spending time before we go listening to Vietnam Veterans talking on the Department of Veterans'Affairs site called the Anzac Portal. It will give you further insight into what it must of been like in Vietnam serving in the Australian Army, Air Force and Navy during those difficult years.


Janice and Stuart Smith tell their story.



The story behind the song 'I Was Only Nineteen' that captured the experience of Australia’s Vietnam veterans and helped communicate to Australian society what many veterans themselves had been unable to share. Read more about the story behind the song after watching the above film clip.

Listen to the song, 'I was only Nineteen'.







Whilst on the portal have a look at the following links - some fantastic background on Australians during the Vietnam War.

Australians and the Vietnam War
https://anzacportal.dva.gov.au/history/conflicts/australia-and-vietnam-war



Vung Tau Ferry  HMAS Sydney
https://anzacportal.dva.gov.au/history/conflicts/australia-and-vietnam-war/australia-and-vietnam-war/royal-australian-navy/vung-tau

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