 Lest we forget ... the Australian memorial in Vietnam to the battle of Long Tan
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Rest in peace brave soldiers, and welcome home.
Posted on 04/29/2007 11:19:14 PM PDT by naturalman1975
REMAINS found in Vietnam have been identified as those of two Australian soldiers declared missing in action in 1965.
Australian forensic scientists in Vietnam confirmed the remains belong to Lance Corporal Richard Parker and Private Peter Gillson.
The pair was killed during a Vietnam War battle in Dong Nai province, east of Saigon.
The forensic team said dental records, bones, teeth and artefacts found at the site, including military dog tags, led to the positive identifications.
Members of veterans group Operation Aussies Home discovered the remains two weeks ago outside the town of Bien Hoa in southern Vietnam.
The Australian Government sent the scientists to assist in identifying the soldiers.
Lance-Cpl Parker and Pte Gillson were among six soldiers the veterans had been searching for in Vietnam.
The Government has advised the two soldiers' families of the identification and is working with them to arrange repatriation and funerals.
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Lest we forget ... the Australian memorial in Vietnam to the battle of Long Tan
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Rest in peace brave soldiers, and welcome home.
I salute you both, dear soldiers.
RIP
GSP
Amen.
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