Description: A poignant moment in Australia's history occurred on Saturday 3 October 1992 with the dedication of the Australian Vietnam Forces National Memorial. Exactly 5 years earlier, 25,000 veterans of the Vietnam War had participated in the Welcome Home Parade in Sydney. For many, this parade was a time for reunions; for others, it was a step in a long personal journey from their war service to recognition as veterans. The dedication of the memorial honouring all Australians who served in Vietnam was another, emotional step in this journey. The memorial honours, in particular, the 521 Australians who died in the service of their country. As one veteran reflected, 'Sydney was for those who came home. This weekend [of the dedication] is for those who didn't.' The memorial has become a treasured site for remembrance of Australia's participation in the Vietnam War. Men and women who were there, and others who were not, visit this site from around Australia and overseas to pay their respects and to try, in their own way, to make sense of events that now are three and four decades past. 159 pages. Hard cover with NO dust jacket. Ex-Banksia Hill Library. Weight = 1 kg BOOK CONDITION = VERY GOOD
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Book Title: Australian Vietnam Forces National Memorial
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Ex Libris: Yes
Narrative Type: Non-Fiction
Age Level: Adults
Original Language: English
Intended Audience: Young Adults, Adults
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Edition: First Edition
Vintage: No
Publication Year: 1992
Type: Academic History
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Era: 1990s
Author: Jack Thurgar
Features: Ex-Library
Genre: Military
Topic: Australian History, Memorials, Military History
Country/Region of Manufacture: Australia
Subjects: History & Military
Number of Pages: 159
