Toogoom Vietnam Memorial, Toogoom, Queensland, Australia

Toogoom Vietnam Memorial

Location	Toogoom Road, Toogoom, Fraser Coast - Queensland, Australia
Type	memorial
Description	The Toogoom and District RSL sub-branch is housed in a Vietnam War army soldiers’ mess erected by Australian Army engineers and lined by hardwood from the crates originally used to ship the building to Vietnam during the war. The RSL includes an extensive photographic and memorabilia display and is open to the public. The members encourage visitors to drop in and have a yarn while they enjoy the cordial atmosphere of the club. Commemorates the Vietnam War 25 who served There were 3 names added later. Read more...
Built	Not yet discovered
Opened	17 May 2008
Inscription	This monument commemorates the 40th Anniversary of the Battle for Fire Bases Coral and Balmoral The battle was fought in South Vietnam from the 12th May 1968 to the 6th of June 1968 and was the largest battle of the Vietnam War. Opened by Chris Foley MP on the 17 May 2008 Plaque : Fire Support Base Coral and Balmoral Honour Roll [ Names ] Lest We Forget
Condition	Good

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Service number 2784043
Corporal
1st Battalion
The Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR)
Australian Army (Post WW2)
Born 14 Aug 1945

Service number 1731467
Lance Corporal
1st Battalion
The Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR)
Australian Army (Post WW2)
Born 13 Aug 1945

Service number 1733095
Private
1st Battalion
The Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR)
Australian Army (Post WW2)
Born 25 Dec 1946

Service number 3790789
Private
Born 20 Jul 1946

Service number 215745
Corporal
1st Battalion
The Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR)
Australian Army (Post WW2)
Born 21 Oct 1943

Service number 2786313
Private
1st Battalion
The Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR)
Australian Army (Post WW2)
Born 5 Aug 1945

Service number 4718911
Private
3rd Battalion
The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR)
Australian Army (Post WW2)
Born 18 Dec 1946

Service number 43423
Sergeant
3rd Battalion
The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR)
Australian Army (Post WW2)
Born 11 Aug 1943

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