A national war memorial song and a tribute to the ANZAC spirit of mateship, courage and sacrifice.
Vietnam War 1962 - 1973
From 1962, approximately 50,000 Australians, including ground troops, airforce and navy personnel served in Vietnam. 520 died and close to 2,400 were wounded.
It is important to highlight that many young men were conscripted to serve in Vietnam. From 1965 to 1972, 19,450 national servicemen served in the Vietnam War, with 202 killed and 1,279 wounded. The National Service Scheme was abolished on 5 December 1972.
VIETNAM VETERANS DAY - 18TH AUGUST - LEST WE FORGET
Vietnam Veterans' Day honours those Australians who served during the Vietnam War and remembering those who died in the war.
Vietnam Veterans from 1RAR sent photos to the author of the song to be included in a video with the song. Click here to watch that video on YouTube.
Vietnam War 1962 - 1973
From 1962, approximately 50,000 Australians, including ground troops, airforce and navy personnel served in Vietnam. 520 died and close to 2,400 were wounded.
It is important to highlight that many young men were conscripted to serve in Vietnam. From 1965 to 1972, 19,450 national servicemen served in the Vietnam War, with 202 killed and 1,279 wounded. The National Service Scheme was abolished on 5 December 1972.
VIETNAM VETERANS DAY - 18TH AUGUST - LEST WE FORGET
Vietnam Veterans' Day honours those Australians who served during the Vietnam War and remembering those who died in the war.
Vietnam Veterans from 1RAR sent photos to the author of the song to be included in a video with the song. Click here to watch that video on YouTube.
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Email the author at peterbarnes@australianwarheroes.com
Nominal Roll of Vietnam Veterans
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Nominal Roll of Vietnam Veterans
More Australian Songs online authored by Peter Barnes here
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The photos were taken at the Vietnam War Memorial in Adelaide on the 2 August 2009. The three photos are copyright www.australianwarheroes.com
Download an mp3 audio file of the song for free here Download the lyrics here Sheet music is available for free for commemorative purposes and include, full arrangement, choir, solo voice, piano, guitar (bass & electric), trumpet, drum kit.
VIETNAM WAR
NEW
It is nearly ten years since the creation of the song and now you can hear an instrumental recording of the music here at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14BnjoTEoHw
