The Hon Alan Griffin MP
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs
Friday, 5 June 2009
Media Alert
VETERANS COMMEMORATE 40th ANNIVERSARY OF
BATTLE OF BINH BA
The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Alan Griffin, will join Vietnam veterans at a commemorative
service in Canberra TOMORROW to mark the 40th anniversary of one of Australia’s most
significant victories of the Vietnam War.
The Battle of Binh Ba, 6-8 June 1969, involved some 330 Australian servicemen fighting a
combined force of Viet Cong guerrillas and North Vietnamese Army troops. One Australian was
killed.
Mr Griffin said helicopter, artillery and engineer support was used in a powerful and disciplined
combined arms attack to overcome fierce opposition.
The Australian Government has committed $50,000 to fund activities marking the 40th
anniversary of the Battle of Binh Ba.
Minister Griffin will be available for interview and photo opportunities following the service.
Date:
Saturday, 6 June 2009
Time:
2:00 pm
Location:
Australian Vietnam Forces National Memorial
Anzac Parade
Canberra
Media inquiries: Sasha Nimmo 0437 863 109
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