AAP General News (Australia)
08-18-2008
Qld: Long Tan battle part of proud military legacy
Eighteen candles have burnt in Brisbane's St John's Cathedral today for those killed
in the epic Battle of Long Tan on August 18 .. 1966.
Veterans .. families and servicemen have attended a commemoration service led by Queensland
governor .. PENNY WENSLEY .. and army leaders.
Eighteen Australians were killed in the battle which gained a Presidential Citation
from US President LYNDON JOHNSON.
AAP RTV stg/pjo/sw/ibw
KEYWORD: LONG TAN (BRISBANE)
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