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Armidale Born Vietnam Veterans Honour Roll

Armidale Born Vietnam Veterans Honour Roll
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Armidale Born Vietnam Veterans Honour Roll, at the unveiling ceremony in Armidale's Central Park
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This war memorial is a bronze honour roll for those who were born in Armidale, NSW, and served in the Vietnam War. At the top of the plaque are the emblems of the Royal Australian Navy, Australian Military Forces, and the Royal Australian Air Force. The names of 69 veterans are arranged in alphabetical order by surname across two columns. They are in raised lettering, with the surnames in uppercase. 

The plaque was made by the Phoenix Foundry in Uralla, NSW, who have created a number of bronze memorial plaques that can be found throughout Australia and overseas. It was funded by a grant of $1,000 awarded to the Armidale R.S.L. sub-Branch by the NSW Government. The funds were to assist with the purchase of the plaque and installation costs. The grant was announced on 28 May 2021 by Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall. 

The unveiling ceremony was originally planned for Vietnam Veterans Day, 18 August 2021, in conjunction with the 55th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan. However, due to restrictions for COVID-19 in place at the time, it was postponed until Remembrance Day, 11 November. The ceremony was hosted by the sub-Branch and held in Armidale's Central Park, near the Armidale War Memorial Fountain. The commemorative address was given by Doug Lennox Warrant Officer Class 1 OAM retired and Colonel Rod Davis OAM unveiled the plaque.

The memorial has since been moved inside the Armidale War Memorial Library. Access to view it is restricted to the opening hours of the library. 

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Armidale Born Vietnam Veterans

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Veterans listed on this memorial

Veterans listed on this memorial

Last held rank Given name Family name Conflict/s Service No. Service Campaign Read more
Private Robert John Russell Vietnam War, 1962–75 2791293 Australian Army view
Gunner Anthony Lawrence Ryan Vietnam War, 1962–75 2785466 Australian Army view
Private Michael Patrick Ryan Vietnam War, 1962–75 2136910 Australian Army view
Gunner Ronald Victor Ryan Vietnam War, 1962–75 2793176 Australian Army view
Dennis Alfred Scanlon Vietnam War, 1962–75 R42088 Royal Australian Navy (RAN) view
Sergeant Norman Raymond Sims Vietnam War, 1962–75 215194 Australian Army view
Sapper Darryl James Small Vietnam War, 1962–75 2781742 Australian Army view
Pilot Officer Charles Vaughan Smith Vietnam War, 1962–75 213404 Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) view
Seaman Jeffrey Thomas Sparks Vietnam War, 1962–75 R64397 Royal Australian Navy (RAN) view
Private Roger James Turner Vietnam War, 1962–75 2786459 Australian Army view

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Address
Armidale War Memorial Library
2/182 Rusden Street
Armidale NSW 2350
Local Government Area
Armidale Regional Council
Setting
Building – inside
Location status
Original location
Memorial type
Board/roll/plaque/tablet
Recorded by
Graham Wilson
Year of construction
2021
Dedication date
11 November 2021
Conflict/s
Vietnam War, 1962–75
Materials
Bronze