T
here are 521 Australian Service personnel recorded on the Australian War Memorial Honour Roll as having lost their lives as a result of Australia involvement in the Vietnam Conflict, arguably many agree Australia most contentious conflict.
Each of the 521 Australians has a story that needs to be recorded and told, before it is too late. Each had a life before they entered military service, their military service and how they lost their lives (their sacrifice). Coupled with their story, is the story of how their loss/death impacted and continues to impact on their families, friends and the mates they served with. These stories also need to be recorded for future generations.
I started researching each of -
The 521 -
to produce a book honouring and documenting their lives, how each touched those around them, how they lost their life, how the loss impacted
on their family, friends, the mates they served with and how it continues to impact on them all.
My reason for writing this book is because I want to ensure that current and future generations remember these Australians, remember
the sacrifice and their story is told and recorded.
Additionally, as part of my research for my book I am endeavouring to visit the final resting places of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the Vietnam Conflict; to place a flag and poppy at their final resting place as my mark of respect to them.
To assist me in this
endeavour I would like to and interview family, friends and anyone who served with any of these 521 Australians.
Please contact me directly via my email
bazz662@bigpond.com
via the
contact page
on this website and I will contact you in return.
contact page on this website.
or ring me on my mobile 0424 750 943
.
Anyone interviewed for the book will be asked to elect whether they are happy to be quoted as a source of information in the book or remain totally anonymous, the choice will be their alone to make.
