60th Anniversary of 161 Bty, RNZA, Supporting 1 ATF at the Battle of Long Tan in Vietnam

Another fine example of ANZAC operational co-operation during the Vietnam War. Presented by WO1 (Rtd) Dave Hayward, MBE, RNZIR, former Sergeant Major of the NZ Army, Vietnam Veteran and Renowned NZ Author.

Hosted by RNZE CT/ECMC and Palmerston North City Library. Donations to the RNZE Charitable Trust would be appreciated.

Image: Photograph by Christopher John Bellis. Long Tan, South Vietnam. 18 August 1969. Australian War Memorial: EKN/69/0081/VN

When

DATES

Thursday, November 26, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Where

LOCATION

Central Library

Mezzanine Floor

4 The Square, Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui 4410

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