Australian War Memorial researchers identify 285 Indigenous servicemen who fought in the Vietnam War

A national ceremony in Canberra will mark the 50th anniversary of the end of the war

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Researchers at the Australian War Memorial say they have identified 285 Indigenous servicemen who fought in the Vietnam war and seven involved in the battle of Long Tan.

Veterans on Friday mark the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam war, which will be commemorated in a national ceremony in Canberra.

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