As most of you would be aware, the Vietnam Veteran's Day held on 18 Aug every year is also the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan involving 6 RAR on 18 Aug 1966. During this battle we lost 18 soldiers KIA.
Whilst in Tarin Kowt I was privileged to join 6 RAR in commemorating the battle on 18 Aug 2010. At that stage Australia's casualties in Afghanistan was 18 KIA. A coincidence not lost on the attendees.
Lest We Forget.