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SUMMER 12 Debrief Final DEBRIEF SUMMER 2012 EDITION DEBRIEF Patron: RADM Neil Ralph AO DSC RAN (RTD) Edited and Published By Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia Inc. P.O Box 97 MINTO NSW 2566 ABN 19 068 073 450 SUMMER 2012 ORIGINAL LONG TAN CROSS ON DISPLAY AT THE AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL For the first time the original Long Tan cross will be on display in Australia. The battle of Long Tan was Australia's most costly single engagement of the Vietnam War. During the nation's ten- year-long involvement in Vietnam, there were bigger and more sustained battles, involving larger formations. But few were so intense and dramatic. On 18 August 1966, 108 soldiers of D Company, 6RAR, fought a fierce battle in the Long Tan rubber plantation against a large Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army force. Outnumbered by at least ten to one, but with artillery support from the Australian base five kilometres away, they fought off determined attacks. Three years later soldiers of the 6th Battalion, 6RAR/NZ (ANZAC), returned to the site of the battle to erect and dedicate a commemorative cross. Soldiers who fought at Long Tan were present at the ceremony. The Long Tan cross has been generously loaned to the Austra- lian War Memorial by the Dong Nai Museum in Bien Hoa, with the support and approval of the Ministry of Culture, So- cialist Republic of Vietnam. The Long Tan cross will be on display from 17 August 2012 until 11 June 2013 this write-up taken from Australian War Memorial Web site DISCLAIMER The material in “DEBRIEF” is in the nature of general comment only and neither purports nor is intended to be advice on any particular matter. NO person should act on the basis of any matter contained in “DEBRIEF” without considering and, if necessary, taking appropriate professional advice upon their own particular circumstances. The VVAA, the authors and editors expressly disclaim all and any liability in respect of anything done or omitted to be done by any such person in reliance, whether whole or partial, upon the whole or part of the contents of “DEBRIEF”. 1 DEBRIEF SUMMER 2012 EDITION NATIONAL PRESIDENTS REPORT With the festive season In May I will not be standing as National President. It approaching I wish eve- is time for new blood. I must say that it has been both a ryone a great Xmas and privilege and a pleasure to have represented the VVAA New Year. Be careful on since December 2005. During that time I have made the roads, enjoy the time many friends and contacts across the country and while as we all look forward to I stand down from that position I will continue with my a prosperous future advocacy work and representation on the Operational ahead. Working Party forum dealing with compensation mat- ters. Kath will continue in her role if that is her wish The VVAA continues to and the wish of the committee. work with DVA and the Minister for Veteran Af- I take this opportunity to thank all of those I have fairs in relation to worked with over the period. Without your support and backup I would not have been able to continue in the matters of concern to the veteran community. It is im- position, my utmost gratitude to you all. My apprecia- portant that the ESOs can have these issues discussed. tion of the efforts of all is hard to express in words. At this time there is a review of BEST funding. These The VVAA will continue to be a force in the veteran Grants are to assist organisations to carry out assis- community for sometime yet and I wish all involved tance to veterans in both claims for pension and wel- continued success. fare services. Originally the funds were for pension officers and advocates then it was revealed that in fact Keep up the great work and you will reap the benefit. 82% of the money was going to paid welfare officers. As from this round, round 15, it is believed this will Ron Coxon. change. Instead of using VVAA funds for out of pocket expenses BEST funds will be available. MERRY CHRISTMAS This year at the National Council/Congress in May and the Council in October were very productive. Most of & A HAPPY NEW YEAR the business of our operations were dealt with and an action list distributed to delegate tasks to various peo- FROM THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE OF ple and States. We look forward to the completion and VIETNAM VETERANS ASSOCIATION output going ahead. OF AUSTRALIA INC. Most of the workload revolves around welfare for us now as most Vietnam veterans have claimed their pen- KEEP OUR SERVICE PERSONAL sion now. The younger veterans of conflicts since are SERVING OVERSEAS those seeking assistance now. They are spread all around the country and do not have anywhere need the SAFE TILL THEIR RETURN. concentration of people in locations as we did. Privacy stops us being advised of where they are we rely on word of mouth. I hope we can get these young blokes working with us to continue the service to veterans. I CONTENTS have spoken to the APPVA National President to have National Secretary’s Report Pg 03 him advise his members that they could be working NSW Report Pg 04 with the VVAA more. Qld Report Pg 05 TAS Report Pg 08 Merchandise sales are continuing at a great rate. Most NSW Report Pg 09 sales are to Sub Branches but many come via the net Vic Report Pg 11 New Merchandise Pg 13 from individuals from all over Australia and overseas. They Came to Say Goodbye Pg 17 There has been an increase from New Zealand Viet- NT Report Pg 18 nam veterans in recent times and we now have items ACT Report Pg 19 particular to them. Mens Shed SA Pg 20 Veterans’ Retreats Pg 21 Whilst talking of New Zealand, there is now a perma- Grey Nomads Pg 24 nent display in the National Vietnam Veterans museum Vietnam Veterans Memorial Garden Pg 25 for that country. This had a significant opening on No- WA Report Pg 26 vember the 18th with an official function. VVAA Directory Pg 29 2 DEBRIEF SUMMER 2012 EDITION NATIONAL SECRETARIES VIETNAM VETERANS DAY 2012. REPORT MUSWELLBROOK NSW The National I had the pleasure of attending the Muswellbrook Council of the association RSL’s Vietnam Veterans Day Celebrations on met in Adelaide on 26th 18/8/2012. The large crowd comprised serving service and 27th of October 2012 to personnel, a Guard of Honour and Catafalque Party of accept reports and consider local reservists, local dignitaries, school children, Viet- points of interest and con- nam Vets and their families and a large contingent of cern to the members. about 90 members of the ARVN Veterans Association The meeting was cordial in Australia - NSW Inc. and covered a range of As the service was about to get underway there was a subjects that can be further fly-over by two small aircraft (Cessnas?) one of which had been deployed as a spotter plane in South Vietnam. considered by the members as they see fit, copies of the minutes are available from your State Branch or Several school children gave readings about the Viet- Sub Branch secretaries. nam War and one young girl gave a very interesting Primary concerns covered government funding presentation about her grandfather (Grumpy), an to support pension and welfare support to the veteran AATTV member who had two tours and sadly passed community, general health related matters, the written away in his fifties, before the young girl was born. Ac- history of the Vietnam War, Education of the children cording to the story at one stage he was replaced on a of Vietnam veterans particularly in regard to the Long reconnaissance flight by a US Colonel who was subse- Tan Bursaries and the future direction of the associa- quently shot down and held captive for 10 years, the tion as our veteran numbers continue to diminish. longest by any POW in Vietnam. Some of the South A high point of the Council meeting was the Vietnamese people were seen to wipe away tears dur- unanimous decision to present a National Life Mem- ing the readings from the school children. bership to John Smith for his services over many years as a National Vice President of the association, John as Mr Don Rowe OAM, President of the RSL of Austra- President of the Queensland branch has been a strong lia (NSW Branch) spoke on behalf of the Australian supporter of our association and of veterans in general. Vets and Major Tran Dang Vinh, NSW State President Within the association I have concerns about state of the ARVN Association in Australia responded on branches continuing to work outside the requirements behalf of the ARVN Vets. The Major’s speech was of the National Constitution and National Handbook, it particularly moving and I have included a copy of it as appears that while delegates accept the rules at meet- he has consented to have it published if there is suffi- ings the implementation is not always pursued as en- cient space. thusiastically. Debrief magazine Summer edition will be in One of the ladies from the ARVN Association Choir production in the near future, I would remind all states sang a beautiful song that she had written and the full that unless there membership lists are current I cannot Choir sang the South Vietnamese National Anthem and guarantee all members will receive copies, deadlines the Australian National Anthem.
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