STAFF WRITER
This year Vietnam Veterans Day marks 60 years since the Battle of Long Tan on August 18, 1966.
The day was originally called Long Tan Day and was changed to Vietnam Veterans Day to honour the almost 60,000 Australians between 1962–1973 who fought – 523 died and about 3000 were wounded.
Tomorrow, Tuesday, August 18 there are commemorations happening in our region. Here’s where to go to mark Viet Vets Day.
Casino
11am: Military Museum at the Drill Hall site
11.30am: Casino RSM Club
Evans Head
11am: There will be service at the monument next to the Evans Head RSL Club. Line -up at 10.30am.
Kyogle
4pm: With construction continuing on the recreation centre, commemorations can not take place at the usual memorial site. Instead, there will be a small service at the Seniors Centre, Bloore Street, Kyogle.
Urbenville
11am–11.30am: Urbenville Public School service followed by morning tea.
Woodenbong
No details on events at Woodenbong
Email indynr.com@gmail if there are any further services in Richmond Valley of Kyogle LGA.