It may be a cynical reply but not one mention of Vietnam veterans. Why?
I emigrated from England, arrived in Australia in 1968 as a 19-year-old, on my own, and due to conscription at that time, I was enlisted to do my two years on April 22, 1969.
I faithfully served my new country with 7 RAR from 1969 to 1971.
I don’t want to repeat history, but as you are all probably aware, we were never made welcome on our arrival home.
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READ NOWHence, many years later, with your article, it just reminds me of the bad taste that I have in my mouth.
Maybe mention Vietnam veterans in another article and you may have a house full.
Who knows, but it must be worth a try.