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Remembering The Attack on Fire Support Bases Coral and Balmoral
On this day, 55 years ago, Australian and New Zealand forces were attacked, resulting in their largest battle of the Vietnam War – the Battle of Fire Support Bases Coral and Balmoral.
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Matt Keogh said today, we honour those who lost their lives in combat and we commend the bravery of all those who served in the defence of our nation during the Vietnam War.
Vietnam was Australia’s longest war of the 20th century. The commitment began in 1962 when 30 military advisors of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) deployed to train South Vietnamese forces. Read more here.
“The Battle of Fire Support Bases Coral and Balmoral, during the Vietnam War, must never be forgotten,” Minister Keogh said.
2023: The Year of Vietnam Veterans
Throughout 2023, the Australian Government is recognising the contribution of our Vietnam veterans, their service in Vietnam and their role as integral members of the ex-service community in the decades since the war.
Find out more about year-long campaign to honour our Vietnam Veterans here
On Vietnam Veterans’ Day, 18 August 2023, a national commemorative service will be held at the Vietnam Forces National Memorial in Canberra to recognise the 50th anniversary of the end of Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War.
