AUSTRALIA: Canberra to review awarding of Viet vet medals

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Updated October 12, 2007 19:32:19

Australian Vietnam veterans see the Battle of Long Tan as the quintessential episode of their involvement in the conflict.
But for years, they've been angry and mystified as to why commendations for bravery awards were downgraded or ignored completely. The Federal Government today announced a review of the awarding of medals for the 1966 battle.

Presenter: Samantha Donovan
Speakers: Long Tan Vietnam Veteran Dave Sabben

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