How do I find information about a Vietnam veteran?
Veterans Directories and Locators from other Organizations
- Interactive Vietnam War Memorial.
- Selected Veterans Service Organizations.
- Directory of Veterans Service Organizations.
- VetFriends.com (fee required for locator services)
- Military.com.
- Military Connections.
How many Australian conscripts were sent to Vietnam?
In total approximately 60,000 Australians—ground troops, air-force and naval personnel—served in Vietnam between 1962 and 1972. 521 died as a result of the war and over 3,000 were wounded. 15,381 conscripted national servicemen served from 1965 to 1972, sustaining 202 killed and 1,279 wounded.
How many Vietnam veterans have PTSD?
In the 1970s, a study showed that 15 percent of Vietnam War veterans developed PTSD. However, as time has gone on, that number has doubled to a staggering 30% of Vietnam veterans with PTSD, or 810,000 of the 2.7 million service members, in the National Vietnam Veteran Readjustment Study.
How were Australian conscripts chosen for Vietnam?
The government used its bi-annual ballot to determine who would be considered for national service. The ballot resembled a lottery draw with ballot balls. The final five ballots were even televised. Numbered marbles representing birthdates were chosen randomly from a barrel.
Where are Vietnam veterans on the Gold Coast?
I am a member of the Vietnam and Australian Defence Forces Veterans Association Incorporated here on the Gold Coast of Queensland, Australia. Our association is located at NUI-DAT HOUSE. NUI-DAT HOUSE is actually a way station for vets referred by doctors, police, vets affairs]
When did the Australian Army go to Vietnam?
I was a KIWI (New Zealander) on a working holiday in Australia. I was drafted and served with the Royal Australian Signals in 139 Sig Sqn in Australia, then was posted to 104 Sig Sqn Vietnam. Tour was November 1968 to September 1969. My two years in the Army were October 1967 to October 1969.
Are there veterans retreats in Queensland, Australia?
Cockscomb Veteran Retreat, Central Queensland, Australia, was built by Veterans for Veterans; and we welcome all visiting Veterans and their partners to our camp. I thought this would be of interest to the USN guys, who got to know our sailors on the “gun line,” as well as for our Mates Down Under…
What was the trauma of serving in Vietnam?
IN VIETNAM, THERE WAS THE TRAUMA OF HAVING TO FIGHT ON WHILE QUESTIONING THE RATIONALE, AND THEN AFTER – IN THE HOME COMING – THE DEVALUING OF THE SOLDIER’S SACRIFICE ALONG WITH THE CAUSE.
