Army and Vietnam veteran Brian “Weary” Dunlop is encouraging his local community to take a moment to recognise and support all veterans this Vietnam Veterans’ Day.
Weary volunteered for national service and joined the 5RAR in 1967 at just 20 years old. After training with the 5RAR, Weary was deployed to Vietnam from 1969 to 1970.
After his service Weary moved to Proserpine in early 2000 and joined the Proserpine RSL Sub Branch in 2010.
Commemorated annually on 18 August, Vietnam Veterans' Day honours the significant contribution of Australian veterans who served in the Vietnam War. The 18 August is the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan – one of the most significant conflicts for Australians who served in the Vietnam War.
More than 60,000 Australians served in the Vietnam War from 1962 to 1973, with additional personnel from the Royal Australian Air Force returning to Vietnam in 1975 to carry out evacuations and assist refugees in the lead-up to South Vietnam's surrender. Of those who served, 523 died and around 3,000 were evacuated with wounds, injuries or illnesses.
This Vietnam Veterans’ Day, Proserpine RSL Sub Branch will be hosting a lunch for all members of the community to come together and commemorate.
“I do hope to see more veterans and locals come together to commemorate the efforts of Vietnam veterans, but really, seeing the community come together for a meal and a chat on the day would be just as special.”
Airlie Beach
WHAT: Vietnam Veterans Day Commemorative Event
WHERE: Airlie Beach-Whitsunday RSL Sub Branch
WHEN: Sunday 18 August 11am
Proserpine
WHAT: Vietnam Veterans Day Commemorative Event
WHERE: RSL Proserpine
WHEN: Sunday 18 August 11am
Brian “Weary” Dunlop, Photo supplied
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