Vietnam Veterans Day Local Services
Vietnam Veterans Day (18 August) recognises the invaluable contribution of Australians who served in the Vietnam War.
Australia’s involvement in the war formally ended in 1973, making this – the 50th anniversary – a particularly important year to commemorate. More than 60,000 Australians served in Vietnam from 1962 to 1973, with some returning for humanitarian operations in 1975. Sadly, 523 died, some 3,000 were wounded, and – amidst strong anti-war sentiment – many who returned home were treated unfairly by some members of the community.
Vietnam Veterans Day is a chance for us all to pay the respects that Vietnam vets were often denied, but always deserved.
Join RSLWA in honouring our Vietnam veterans on the18 August and attend an event at your local RSL Sub Branch.
If you would like your event added to the below list please contact marketing@rslwa.org.au
City of Cockburn RSL Sub Branch
Address: 73 Frederick Road, Hamilton Hill
Arrival Time: 10am
Start Time: 10:30am
Open to public attendance? : Yes
Contact Name: Paul Prickett
Email: Info@cockburnrsl.org.au
Geraldton RSL - Birdwood House
Arrival time 15:45
Start Time 16:00
Dress Code: Neat casual/Respectful - Full medalls may be worn
Contact name: Barry Stinson
Phone number: 9964 1520 or 0408 222 653
E-mail: president@geraldtonrsl.org.au
18th August
Kalamunda RSL
Address:
Service at Kalamunda Memorial Adjacent to Kostera Oval
Corner of Recreation Rd and Canning Rd, Kalamunda
Then morning tea at Kalamunda RSL 35 Canning Rd Kalamunda
Arrival Time: 09:30am
Start Time: 09:45am
Open to public attendance? : Yes
Contact Name: David Flint
Email: secretary@kalamundarsl.org.au
Phone: 0408 428 519
Vietnam Killed in Action Commemoration:
- Date: Friday, 18th August
- Time: Meet at 1:45 pm for a 2:00 pm start.
- Location: Perth War Cemetery, Smyth Road, Karrakatta
This commemoration aims to honour Western Australian servicemen who were killed during the Vietnam War. Initially held at the Perth War Cemetery and Karrakatta, the commemoration was expanded in 2016 to include all KIA graves state-wide. Poppy tributes are sent to regional locations, and with the support of regional Councils and RSL Sub-Branches, the tributes will be placed on the KIA grave sites on August 18.
Contact: Richard Williams (President)
Email: president@vvaawa.org.au
18th of August 2023
Kwinana War Memorial
Pace Road, Medina WA 6167
Arrival time 10:50
Start Time 11:00
Contact name: Terry Rusden
Phone number: 0407932390
E-mail: kwinanarsl@bigpond.com
Yanchep National Park RSL Memorial Garden - Yanchep Inn
Address: Cnr Wanneroo Rd & Yanchep Beach Rd Yanchep 6035
Arrival Time: 10:15hrs
Start Time: 10:30hrs
(Service 10:30hrs to 11:30hrs)
Dress Code: Jacket, Tie & Medals
Open to public
Contact Name: Doug Thorncroft
Number: 0447624428
Email: secretary@rslyancheptworocks.org
Wanneroo Memorial Park
Address: Civic Drive, Wanneroo
Arrival Time: 4.50pm
Start Time: 5pm
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Open to public attendance? : Yes
Event Details: wanneroorsl@bigpond.com
Contact Name: Sue Tuck
Number: 0429900355
Email: s.tuck123@bigpond.com