The State Government is providing free public transport, helping veterans mark the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan. Minister for Veterans John Eren announced veterans and war widows will travel for free on regional public transport between August 17-19, and on metropolitan services on August 18.
The free travel will help members of the veteran community attend the Vietnam Veterans Day March and Service at the Shrine of Remembrance. For more information on travel visit www.ptv.vic.gov.au
50 years: Private Stan Hodder from Queensland; Pte Terry Burstall from Victoria and Pte Peter Dettman from NSW, all from D Company 6 RAR, take a break from gathering weapons left on the battlefield after the previous night’s fighting. Photo: AWM.
Caleb Cluff
Senior Journalist, The Courier
