Vietnam50 national commemorative service: 18 August 2023
On 18 August 2023, Australians will come together to recognise all those who served in the Vietnam War at a commemorative service at the Australian Vietnam Forces National Memorial, Anzac Parade in Canberra.
The Vietnam War was the longest 20th Century conflict in which Australians participated, it involved some 60,000 personnel, sadly 523 tragically lost their lives and more than 3,000 were wounded.
General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK CVO MC (Retd) joins DVA to acknowledge and commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War: an invitation to remember the Vietnam War
This an opportunity for Australians to thank our Vietnam veterans for their service, their families and recognise those who did not return.
Tickets are available for this key event to mark the 50th anniversary of the end of Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War. Tickets are free and can be obtained at dva.gov.au/vietnam50.
For those unable to attend in person, the service will be broadcast live on ABC television.