Fairfield Memories of the Vietnam War

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Collection SummaryFairfield Memories of the Vietnam War (FMOTVW) is an oral history project aimed at capturing recollections, experiences and memories of local war veterans

The project took place in 2022, 50 years after the last Australian troops returned home, marking the end of Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War in 1972.

FMOTVW aims to promote understanding of the service and sacrifice of local military personnel involved in the Vietnam War. Through capturing the memories and stories of both Australian military service personnel and those fighting for the South-Vietnamese army, this project will inform and educate the wider Fairfield City community.

FMOTVW was supported by the 2021 Anzac Community Grants Program, CabraVale Diggers Club, Fairfield RSL and Smithfield RSL.

The interviews were prepared and conducted by our staff and recorded and produced by Adrian Munn.

Seven video interviews were conducted. The interviewees were:

1- Bach Huy Phan
2- Denis Patrick Wass
3- Hank Riedstra
4- James (Jim) Barry Wrigley
5- Lawton Fox
6- Raymond John Betts
7- Walter Raymond Robinson

The outcomes of this project were presented through a public event hosted at the CabraVale Diggers Club on 26 August 2022.

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Compilation video of interviews - Memories of the Vietnam War

James (Jim) Wrigley Oral History

Raymond John Betts Oral History

Hank Riedstra Oral History

Denis Patrick Wass Oral History

Bach Huy Phan Oral History

Lawton Fox Oral History

Walter Raymond Robinson Oral History

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DisclaimerOral histories are a recording of personal memories, views and perceptions. They capture a moment in time and reflect the opinions and thoughts of the interviewee and interviewer at that time only. While all reasonable attempts are made to avoid inaccuracy, oral history interviews should not be understood as statements of fact, and do not represent views of Fairfield City Council or views that are endorsed by Fairfield City Council.

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