Albany service and concert atop Mt Clarence to mark Vietnam Veterans Day

Albany will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the withdrawal of Australian troops from the Vietnam War and those who served, at a special service and concert on August 21. The Albany RSL will hold the Vietnam Veterans Day service at the Princess Royal Fortress atop Mt Clarence, offering a chance for the public to pay their respects to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The day will be an opportunity to honour all veterans, many still carrying the physical and emotional scars of war. Over a decade, about 60,000 Australians served in defence of South Vietnam from 1962 to 1972 with more than 3000 Australians wounded and 521 killed in the conflict. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the withdrawal of the first Australian Task Force from Vietnam which was completed in 1972. This year’s service will be opened by a special concert by the City of Albany Band playing music from the era. The concert will begin at 1.30pm with the official service starting at 2pm. A public function will be held at the Albany RSL after the service. For more information contact RSL service director Michael Tugwell on 0421 647 301 or email metco03@outlook.com.