I Was Only 19 - from the movie Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan

[@sambeach2726]

Aussies and Kiwis may joke about each other, but from Gallipoli to Vietnam and beyond we’ll stand by each other.

[@annem9195]

It’s like family - we can put shit on each other, that’s all good but woe betides any “outsiders” who try!

[@sdphoto100]

And they're both the best friends and allies the U.S. ever had..

[@Jadzo87]

Ya...we can all come together over the sheep jokes we tell about each other !!

[@emuoverlord1635]

And nothing will stand before the ANZACS

[@alexbittonagy4808]

LEST WE FORGET.....

[@liverpoolscottish6430]

Solid blokes the Aussies & Kiwis. *RESPECT* from Britain, it's a huge privilege to call Australia and NZ allies. *KNOW THIS- WE HAVE COMPLETE FAITH AND TRUST IN YOU BLOKES.*

[@wolfoffroad]

Pte Bryan "Bushy" Forsyth D Coy, 6 Rar WIA at the battle of Long Tan. Bryan was my father in law. We got on the cans one night in the late 90's and he told me quite a bit about Long Tan. He wouldnt talk to his family about Vietnam much, but with a few tinnies in him he would tell me a bit more. He told me about Paul Large. Bryan was lying in a depression that didnt make good cover. Bullets were hitting the ground all around him so he jumped out and took cover behind a nearby tree. One of his mates Paul jumped in to the depression, Bryan told me he thought he was trying to make his way over to him. But Paul took a hit a split second after he lay in the hole, and Bryan lost a mate. Every single time I go to Canberra I go to the Australian War Memorial. In a corner of the wall, upstairs in the corner above the entrance you'll see the names from August 1966. About half way down you'll see Paul Large. The bloke died before I was born, but I still place my hand on the wall and shed a tear for him. Bryan came home, got married had a family. We had family BBQs, beers and laughs and when Im there I cant help but think that Paul didn't. It was pretty much dumb luck that it wasnt Bryan that left that plantation in a body bag. Bryan took a bullet in the arm at some point during the fire fight but ignored and kept fighting, so when he was returned to Nui Dat he was loaded onto a chopper and evac'd to a hospital to remove it. In the confusion it was though that Bryan was still in that ditch because he wasn't found on base. The next day Bryan's mother on the central coast of NSW got a telegram informing her his son had been KIA. 2 days passed before another telegram arrived informing her it was a mistake. When his CO was counting heads after the battle he asked if everyone was ok, Bryan told him about the bullet lodged in his arm. He was ordered to evac but argued against it - he wanted to stay back - he tried to argue that he could still fire his weapon so he should stay 'Just in case'. I think its because his mates were there, and they might need him. Theres a transcript online from his CO Lawrence Drinkwater about the battle. Bryan cops a mention as both a stand up honourable soldier, and a raging piss head in the same sentence. To be honest that pretty much summed up the man. You can read the full transcript here: heritage.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Stories/Veterans-Voices/Lawrence-Drinkwater Bryan passed away at age 59. Without going into details he never quite recovered from Vietnam. It eventually caught up with him. He was a father of 2 daughters when he passed, and a grandfather of one. He never met my daughter or my son, but he doted on his first grand daughter and Im grateful he got to spend a few years with her. They were great friends. I knew Bryan for a bit over 10 years, then had the honour of saying the eulogy at his funeral. He loved a beer, and he loved his wife and kids. Most of the time he was a good bloke. To any service man or woman that may happen to read this, I sincerely thank you for your service. And if anyone ever who reads this goes to Canberra, go the War Memorial. August 1966. Paul Large. Say thank you to him too.

[@teresavella2476]

Thanks for sharing. My uncle and family friend were at Vietnam. I’m very proud of them all.❤️

[@adriang6259]

Thanks for that, mate.

[@SpartiniMartini]

Thanks for sharing my man. Only the dead have seen the end of war. RIP

[@freelancebush]

Thanks for sharing that buddy. Here’s to our vets🍻🇦🇺

[@raymondellis2212]

his memory lives on

[@jamesivie5717]

The Aussies are the best. I am a Marine. Was there in 1970.

[@nathanvanlieshout7834]

This movie made me tear up and got so angry at our government and the so called "Australians" who disrespected them when the ones who surbived came home.

[@benstanley1849]

R.I.P Granddad Major Maurice Stanley MBE retired 161 Battery

[@barryalexander2909]

Sincere condolences on your grandfather's passing from a British Afghanistan veteran.

[@nickclark208]

My grandfather was an Irish immigrant to Australia Who fought during the Malay crisis and was honourablely discharged He cried during this film He found it hard He and I had a chat about war Being a Aussie who just joined the army in 2019 He told me of his experiences he was proud of my March out Although he warned me of the horrors of war I’ll never forget that This I chose as his funeral song May 2020 It’s the first I cried

[@Robbiedehora]

I'm crying reading your comment mate. Your grandad is a hero.

[@thejollygoodrodger8465]

Thank you for your Grandfathers and your service. EX LS Royal Australian Navy. 🇳🇿🇦🇺 🏴‍☠️

[@nickclark208]

@@Robbiedehora cheers mate

[@joshb8233]

Hopefully you enjoyed Kapooka as much as I did

[@Mikedadof2]

Thank you for his service

[@badgermacleod2037]

ANZAC troops are held in the highest regard in Canada. During boot we were told about ANZAC troops & Gallipoli. It's like mentioning Dieppe in Canada, it hangs like a dark cloud. It's as if we're trying to recognize ANZAC, troops seperate from just commonwealth troops. No, they were Australian and New Zealand troops not just commonwealth. They had home's, families & lives from those nation's, don't marginalize their sacrifices. Well known & highly respected here. 🇦🇺 🇳🇿 Respect from 🇨🇦.

[@Dogboy1092]

Mind you we are cousins. You think the Battle of Kapyong. Where Australian, Canadians and New Zealanders fought side by side like brothers.

[@Trucksofwar]

Aussies, Kiwis & Canadians mate there isn’t a force on this earth that could move that trio

[@djkaibaxter419]

Us Aussies, Kiwis and Canadians are practically brothers and sisters, I’m proud of that.

[@rebel4029]

@@Trucksofwar don't forget the Irish we love ye too 😉 Irish and Anzacs at Gallipoli!

[@jacobandsarahelliott6492]

Well said! We hold Canadians in high regard too, tough as they come

[@snowyowlz5992]

As a US Army Vietnam-era Veteran I wish to thank you the Kiwis and Aussies that stood with us. May we always help each other. 🪖🫡

[@ketsan]

We're bloody lucky in the UK to have the Aussies and Kiwis as cousins.

[@seangleason260]

"Frankie kicked a mine the same day mankind kicked the moon.....Lord help me...............he was going home in June" Stinging lyrics...gives me the chills everytime

[@seangleason260]

As an American it makes me proud to have such unparalleled allies, I thank all these guys, especially the ones who gave the ultimate sacrifice- Thank you for your service 🇦🇺🇺🇸

[@markneedham8726]

We are all foddder, but god its good to know that your mate is beside you.

[@willum_1618]

The Aussies and kiwis never get enough recognition much respect from England,UK 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇦🇺🇳🇿

[@djkaibaxter419]

Cheers mate

[@kimbaldunsmore4633]

I am an Australian vet and this song is really close to my heart. I spent over 35 years in the army and the navy and went to a couple of wars. The sentiment about not letting your mates/friends down is so very true both during and after being in harm's way. Us Australians and Kiwis have shed an awful lot of blood for US foreign policy interests in the the last 80 years. Lest you fucking forget.

[@trueaussie9230]

We all need to ensure our govt (whatever party) gets the message that we are well and truly finished with them kissing US botties.

[@seanwilliams1534]

Aussies never get the recognition they deserve, great soldiers, hard as nails, fearless. From a former UK soldier.

[@davesherry5384]

I served with Willy Walker and met Morrie Stanley. I never knew what these guys did until years later. Such a god dam shame that their country today has betrayed them.

[@silencedchaos66]

I'm an American who fought in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Nothing but respect for you blokes who fought along side us all these years. Love my Aussie brothers and sisters! Thank you for your service!

[@bkpowell7883]

Brought back a lot of memories. I served at Nui Dat 1968 was a member of the US 53rd Signal Bn in support of the Aussie 104th Sigs. Spent many a nights "in the lines" drinking VB and telling stories with my Aussie cousins. Spent time in the Bush at Firebase Anderson-During TET January 1968. Got lucky there-The VC mounted several ground attacks at us, but the Aussies repelled them. If I recall the operation in the area (outside of the Aussies AO) was called "Operation Coburg" The ANZAC's knew what they were doing in VN- regarding Jungle fighting-More than we did (US Army) I miss my Aussies "mates"

[@stuartclements9290]

I was trained by some Aust Vietnam veterans. Tough but fair. Salute from an ex Australian grunt.

[@rayngmelb]

Sadly, Harry Smith die just a few days after the 57th Anniversary of Long Tan, Thank you for your service sir, from a grateful nation.

[@TheLeadSled]

As an American whose father flew 105's in 'Nam I want to say I have always held the Anzac troops in the highest esteem for helping us in a nasty war.

[@caveman4598]

Thankyou sir from Australiana

[@kahumanu5022]

Cheers mate!

[@LivingTheDream6871]

I cannot thank my 'brothers in arms' from Australia and New Zealand enough. I to was 19 when I arrive in Vietnam in '69 as a young infantry soldier. As we say in the US, 'Welcome Home Brothers'......

[@je710817]

Thank you for your service sir ..respect from Holland

[@blendiferizi4477]

Thank you for your service, Salute from Kosovo, Europe.

[@xdef1ne]

Thank you for your service Michael

[@PerkingKimchiman]

From the snowy hills of Korea to the rainforests of Mekong Delta, Republic of Korea Armed Forces fought alongside brave ANZAC m8s. Salutations from South Korea.

[@stevewebb6512]

RIP Private Kenneth Graham WEBB, Mortar Platoon, Support Company, 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, South Vietnam, 31st of May 1966 to 30 June 1967 (Regular Army soldier). He rode into Long Tan with A Company on the 18th of August 1966. He never really got over the terrible stench of death from that day and the days that followed as he helped bury the dead. You did us all proud Uncle Kenny. I hope you are enjoying a beer with your lost mates in the OR'S Mess up there in heaven. LEST WE FORGET.

[@kyledunn6853]

When I saw the trailer for Danger Close here in the USA, I shouted "Oh Strewth". I always show our Aussie and Kiwi cousins respect for being just as brave and hard fighting bastards as our guys in the field. Cheers mates. 🍻

[@Joooooonf9]

Those Aussie's are wild men. I'd fight with them any day.

[@harveystill4549]

saying 'strewth' makes you an honary aussie lol

[@freelancebush]

Good onya cobber🇦🇺🍻👍

[@Joey_367]

bloody great mate

[@TrangNguyen-gi7kd]

I was also 19 when I was sponsored by my refugee father to Australia. My father had been honoured to fight along your side, Australian soldiers, in Battle of Long Tan. We’ve never forget your sacrifices in Vietnam, thank you and bow to you heroes . You’re legends 👍🙏🌟

[@sallybrown1459]

GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU. THANK YOU, From FARM COUNTRY, USA.

[@trongantran2956]

To the Anzac. As a young man from the People's Army of VietNam. I respect you who bring to us a real war, a war that you fought only again our men at arms, not like the orthers who bring war to our civilian, war again our farmers, children and counted any dead body as enemy. And till now, I respecting you more for the cooperation with us in many UN missions to help the peoples of Africa. Communist or not, I hope stories of the ANZAC will last as long as the time of men.

[@0Zolrender0]

respect o7

[@edpaxton4456]

WOW What a powerfull flick. I was 19 in 1965 Literage Div. River Rat. To think so many of Austraian and New Zealand Vets would be treated the same as us in the U S. So many years since but seems like yesterday. My family God Bless Them don't fully realize what affect war can have on kids just out of school and thrust into such a crazy war. I live it every day. I am proud that I served. I hope all you vets can hold your head up. We are the 1% who did what we were ask to do so the other 99% can do whatever they do. Ed U S Navy 1965-1969 . 2 tours in the fun captial of the world. AIN'T Nothin but a thang.

[@ValkyrieShieldandSpear]

And Frankie kicked a mine the day that mankind kicked the moon God help me He was goin' home in June. That part always hits me like a truck lest we forget

[@dennissmathers898]

This is nothing short of wonderful. Haunting, and a reminder that the USA wasnt alone in the battles in Viet Nam. NZ Aus Canada Bravo!!!!!! Indispensable allies all!!!

[@marle20]

Aussies,New Zealand,Americans we must stand stronger together then ever

[@victorwaddell6530]

Salute from a US Navy veteran. My stepfather was a US Navy brown water sailor in the Vietnam Mekong Delta . The skipper of my Guided Missile Cruiser was a brown water sailor officer in Vietnam and lost some shipmates on the Mekong . Aussies and Americans , Best Mates .

[@Bullet-Tooth-Tony-]

The Australian Rorkes Drift. Well done Aussies from a Brit.

[@Montour70]

To my Australian/New Zealand brothers Thank You. US Naval Forces Vietnam 19070-1971

[@schmiteinsatz2420]

Aussies are very experienced in jungle warfare.they have fought in malayan jungle during japanese invasion and malayan emergency .respect and salute who have died both in malaya and vietnam.

[@Steph.98114]

That's the reason us Aussies where more effective in Vietnam, most of the lessons learnt in Papua New Guinea where still fresh when it comes to jungle and guerrilla warfare.

[@Bryan-uw1ny]

Much respect from an american grunt to our Aussie bros. "I've been in and out of choppers now for months." Brought me back to Afghanistan, our new Vietnam. Glad you boys were there too.

[@u.s.patriot9284]

As a retired US Soldier it was always a comfort to have an Austin or Kiwi covering you. God bless them

[@noelwest6130]

Brave men, not remembered by the people who should.

[@robertmills2375]

Former medic in VN 101st Airborne. God help me, I was only 19 indeed! Cousins down under hold your heads high. You made it home back to your valleys and your farms. I love you my brothers. I wish I could reach out and embrace each of you. You made it home mate. That’s good enough. My division had 12000 kIA over the ten years it remained in combat. I try to not dwell on it. I made it. Good enough.

[@sashaoclee69]

My husband served in the British ( IRAQ) and the Australian Army (East Timor) , he’s a fiercely proud of being an ANZAC as he is a British Soldier and has huge respect for the diggers that fought in Vietnam. So glad their story is being told finally and they can hold their heads high considering all they went through.

[@steveatkins3528]

My brother and I went to see this at the cinema, the only other people in there were a group of high school seniors on a field trip, and there was the usual talking and stuffing around you expect from school kids before the movie started……when the movie finished, they all sat there in silence until the credits finished, and then filed out in silence…..the only comment I heard from them after the movie was out in the car park, when one of them said “they were only a year or two older than us….” I think this movie should be shown to all high school seniors in Australia, just to show that many of their ‘major problems’ are nothing compared to what their grandfathers went through

[@davidrobertson5700]

Thank you for your service Every day is poppy day Love from Great Britain 🇬🇧

[@maxfrankow1238]

From an American THANK YOU to Australia and New Zealand for your sacrifices.

[@sokuze98]

The marines new how bad ass the Aussies were and we were good when we had each other’s back. Semper Fi my Brothers 1st Marines Nam 68/89. Be at peace my brothers, Namaste Sokuze 🙏🏻

[@MinhLe-fx9lf]

Thank You for your sacrificed for my country ( South VietNam). May God blesses You all.

[@flossybob]

My Dad fought in the war in Borneo, his medal went to his Grandson 17 years after his death because the men that fought were only recognised then. It's a damn disgrace. R.I.P to all who lost their lives fighting for their countries in a world where they don;t even get a Thank You from their governments.

[@cjr4414]

It's difficult to listen to this song without thinking of all the lives lost. It brings me to tears every time.

[@elizabethscott7660]

I had a business importing from Vietnam, mainly in Central and South Vietnam, and met many locals and made a few friends. I heard the stories of their experiences and suffering, especially at the hands of the communists after the Allies left. Often I was mistaken for an American tourist, but when they realised I was Australian everything in their attitude toward me changed. Suddenly I was treated like a long lost family member. And, this is what I want every Australian Vet to know; they ALL spoke of their love for and gratitude to, the Aussies who fought for them. I met some locals who worked with the Aussies and because of this were sent to re-education camps by the communists when the Allies left. They lost everything. Their homes, careers, family, but not once did I hear resentment towards the Aussies for leaving them. There is genuine love in the hearts of many Viet who lived through the war, for Australian Servicemen. Interestingly, they call it the American War.

[@benerval7]

Too often we think Vietnam was a U.S. war, but many of our allies sent men over there too. I saw the same thing in Iraq with our allied nations troops working with me. Regardless of the name of the war, or the national flag the Soldier carries, we all became brothers "over there".

[@motographicartsandfilming]

Not one of the KIAs over 22yrs old. RIP warriors. Til Valhalla

[@snakefoolery2177]

A salute of appreciation to the AU and NZ brothers in the Commonwealth from the UK.

[@ronti2492]

When I saw the film for the first time last year in Hobart, and I was glued to my seat. The final credits with Redgum's song -well, that is the only song you could have played at the end of such an excellent movie. You have done the guys proud. I once met Buddy Lea in the early 90's at a SGT's mess in Brisbane and he was treated with the greatest respect. There were still a lot of Vietnam era veterans serving then...but its now over 25 years ago. Soldiers move on. Time moves on. Lest we forget.

[@7gibbens]

I was only 19 when this song came out and it immediately became an anthem for us grunts drinking tinnies in the Mess, whilst enjoying all the freedoms that were fought for by these young ANZAC soldiers before us. Many thanks to everyone involved in promoting the valour of these brave men in the consciousness of today. LEST WE FORGET. 🇦🇺🇳🇿

[@bonnguyen3217]

Heroes died but heroism never dies. Thank you for the sacrifices you made in helping to defend and protect the freedom for the people of South Vietnam. In our hearts you will remain living. THANKYOU. Lest we forget.

[@harryhale3444]

A huge thank you to the Ausses that fought along side American troops in Vietnam .

[@kaizermierkrazy6886]

I know an elderly man who's a longtan Vet. He's one of the most cheerfully and funny men I've ever met. I never have and never will press him for details about it but all hes told me is "after going through I did, it makes you go all pacifist and never go back".

[@lifeafterourloss]

A very powerful movie that I had the privilege of watching while in New Zealand. All nations brave soldiers have the same emotions. I saw my father in law and uncles struggle with this war their entire lifes until they were finally at peace. God bless you all, from the USA!

[@edmclellan2234]

Well done my brothers. Love from an old infantryman in Cleveland, USA

[@sandrarobinson3266]

Thanks

[@veteran20002001]

There should have been VC's awarded that day!

[@spockatwo5694]

Makes me proud to be a Aussie and still brings a tear to the eyes.

[@vancamquach1578]

I lived in Vung Tau from 1965 to 1985. I've been in Townsville to study from 2007 to 2011. The song brings back to me so many things in my memories of my hometown Vung Tau at that time, as a little girl during the war and as a young girl in white dress at high school. The song also brings tears to my eyes... He was only 19 and I was only 9. He comes from a land far away to my poor country, and I think I might have seen him, one of those young foreigners wandering in my hometown. Or maybe one of two young men residing in the hotel near my house for a few months, then came to see us, the children in the neighbourhood, with notebooks, colour pencils and lollies to say good bye as they had to move to somewhere... Those memories...

[@wdshaver]

Thanks to the Aussie and New Zealand vets who shed their blood in VietNam with us. DaNang 1969.

[@anthonyhopkins3100]

You boys are hero's well done you did Australia proud. Its a shame we not with you brothers but you trained as we the British are trained and most of you had the trusted Self Loading Rifle and not M16 or even worse the M14. I will watch your film Danger Close as a old soldier but with pride, we salute you. Warriors All.

[@philglobalnomad]

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. We will remember them, Lest We Forget

[@thecollector9797]

This song hits my heart in a special place, even though I’m not an Aussie or kiwi. Rest easy now boys you are never forgotten.

[@11B30Inf]

I was 19 years old when I join the U. S. Army back in 1972.

[@janedoehamburg606]

Ein 😥 großartiger Film !! Mein ❤ 💧weint . Die Musik 🎶 geht mir unter die Haut und ich bekomme GänseHAUT . ➕️🥀➕️🥀➕️🥀➕️🥀➕️🥀➕️🥀➕️🥀➕️🥀➕️🥀➕️🥀➕️🥀➕️🥀➕️🥀➕️🥀➕️🥀➕️🥀➕️🥀➕️🥀🌎 Txs ❤️🙋🏼‍♀️

[@garywaddell1343]

I served in the Australian Army from the 1980s till the 1990s. Many of our sergeants, Wo2s, Majors and Lt Cols, were Vietnam vets. They in my view weren't viewed as heroes, but their experience and knowledge were always looked at as valuable. They didn't consider themselves as heroes either. But their knowledge of jungle warfare and basic soldiering will stay with me forever. These guys never even mentioned Vietnam unless pressured. But when we went out on exercise you could see them transform themselves back there. When I joined the Army, Vietnam had finished for us Aussies in 1972. I joined in 1985, So, many of my instructors and Senior NCOs and Officers were Vietnam vets. In fact, one corporal in the Holsworthy area was a Korean veteran, still serving in 1987! I owe a lot to these guys. I won't forget them.

[@robbrowne8814]

This song always brings back memories. Some good, some bad.

[@ianmacdougall1320]

To those men as a boy we always looked upto you, working class people knew the truth our Grandfather's and Dad's told us the true storys, to old Tony four tours of Vietnam and upon his return he served over 27 years imprisonment where he donated his pension fund to Barnardo's Orphans, God Bless ya Tony you were an awesome character. Shame Australian Government Shame for the way you treated those men.

[@The_Trinity_Effect]

It may have taken the government 45 yrs to recognise there heroism but every young man that wore the skippy badge new the legacy these men and those before them had forged with there bravery, The Anzac ! Duty First

[@Viking-c1z]

Rest in peace to all the Aussie legends who lost their lives and minds in Vietnam, the gulf war and the Korean war... Lest we forget

[@NguyenDuy-ze5gc]

Thank you! Thank you very much to ANZAC soldiers for coming and fighting for the freedom of my homeland! 💛🇦🇺&🇳🇿💛 I would like to express my gratitude with the highest respect!

[@dastemplar9681]

From the trenches at Hamel in 1918, to New Guinea and the Solomon Isles in 42’-43’, from Korea to Vietnam. Diggers, Kiwis, and Doughboys will always have each other’s backs. 🇦🇺🇳🇿🇺🇸

[@oldguarddiehard3618]

Only watched this movie for the 1st time the other day. Sept 21. Raising a "Tinny" to these lads. Proud to have you as Cousins #AUKUS

[@seanyboysa9xsmokesbarras519]

AUKUS is brilliant so glad to get our alliance with our British mates back on track

[@nfoanvo]

This was one of the best movies I’ve ever watched, hands down!

[@luisbperez368]

Much RESPECT to my Aussies brothers. Best regards from San Juan, Puerto Rico.

[@sandrarobinson3266]

Thank You Lest we Forget

[@scobe2812]

I sat and thought long and hard for a comment that would do my uncle proud. I have many thoughts but none that would do his service , and any Vietnam war veteran, justice. All I can say is, Thank You....

[@valhalla.training]

Battle of Long Tan, the feat of courage and strength and sheer grit for survival by us Aussies and our fellow New Zealanders still doesn't get taught in school here in Australia. That is sad.

[@Steph.98114]

My teacher made it a point to make sure we learnt about it.

[@leolutwyche9099]

Classic song that still after all these years makes the hairs on the back of my neck stick up…….very sad that many brave men gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country and yet their sacrifices still aren’t truly acknowledged by some folk in the community

[@FujifilmDeano]

Vietnam Photojournalist Tim Page described it best to me. "It was young men, who are sent to war by old men, to die". Great clip Martin. Great movie too. 🇦🇺✌🏽🇳🇿

[@Altair_Ibn_La_Ahad]

Peace to the fallen. Especially to PTE Francis B. Topp who died in the battle. He was only 19.

[@stevewebb6512]

RIP Walter Harcourt BINNING born 19/10/44, died 18/08/2021. Corporal BINNING Regimental number 54918 served in Vietnam between 16/04/66 and 25/04/67. He served with 1st APC Troop between 16/04/66 and 05/06/66, 1 APC Squadron between 06/06/66 and 15/01/67, and A Squadron, 3 Cav between 16/01/67 and 25/04/67. Wally was haunted by what he saw at Long Tan, especially burying the dead. You are now at peace mate. I will never forget you. You are now with my Dad Ray WEBB (ex 3 RAR) and my Uncle Ken (ex 6 RAR Vietnam 66/67), all good mates to each other. Ironic that Wally died on the 55th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan where he and Ken were. Vietnam Veterans Day. LEST WE FORGET. I will not. Steve WEBB (ex RAEME).

[@SamO-ik2cm]

Sounds like he was waiting. RIP warrior.

[@ratnoh]

i feel ignorant because i don't know much about australia in vietnam, but thank you for helping us. vietnam was such a pointless war, we should have never been there in the first place. if australia gets into their own thing, we will be there to help you. love from the US.

[@JOZZAZ1232]

As Australians we never let out mates down 👍🏻

[@spartanhill]

This song tells a story, and it makes me cry.

[@keithrmoodie3660]

AS A VETERAN OF "C-B" SQN 1ST ARMOURED REGT . I AM A PROUD VET AND I REMEMBER MY 2 MATE'S THAT PAID THE ULTIMATE PRICE . THANKS TO MINES. "REMEMBER "FREEDOM COST" AS WE AND THOSE BEFORE US HAVE GIVEN US THE FREEDOM WE HAVE IN THE WESTERN WORLD . GOD BLESS OUR SERVICE PERSONNEL. FOR THE "GREAT SOUTH LAND"

[@mresch8]

Such a distinct sound of an incoming Huey. A sound that 50+Yrs later will make a Vietnam, veteran scan the sky looking for his ride out.

[@pixie3760]

Everytime I hear this song I cry. Lest We Forget

[@johnnydiamondsmusic1673]

I loved my old SLR before we went 5.56. I loved this film. Great song. Total respect for my Aussie brothers in arms. I’m never afraid to say a lot of past and present missions were a crock, especially Afghanistan. But it’s not about the politics for us. You go and do it because in many cases young men want a piece of the action to prove themselves. But all without exception do it for them and their mates not for the mission, certainly not the politicians.

[@rbs7919]

I would love to have my SLR now.

[@drunkukrainian6998]

It makes me proud to know that my great grandfather served alongside Australian and other commonwealth soldiers in ww2

[@cameronnewton7053]

I watched danger close battle of long Tan with my brother. War movies never really affected me much and we both nitpicked things while we watched, but by god, when that song started up and the credits rolled I almost cried, especially seeing the real pictures by the actors in their post battle appearance and seeing the casualty list. The oldest man killed was either 21or 22 The youngest... Was 19

[@mannfred1440]

God bless those lads love from finland 🇫🇮

[@_just_another_filthy_redcoat]

As a Brit I always sing the praises of the Gurkhas, but ANZACs are on the level, god bless you all lads, you’ve always been legends to us, and you always will ❤️ give me a section of Aussies or kiwis any day of the week, and god help the poor bastard in there way “ From the going down of the sun and In the morning, we will remember them “ we will, remember them.

[@danielsuperkool]

I took my dad to see this movie when it came out. He joined the military around 73 and was assigned to 6RAR D Company and actually knew and served with some of the survivors of this battle. It was very surreal for him to watch this movie having researched so much all his life about the Vietnam war and having known some of those shown on screen. He left the military once his time was up, and now my brother has joined and was also placed in the same battalion and company as my dad, 6 RAR D Company

[@brianbochow]

Peter Badcoe V.C.lest we forget...Also to all the Aussie Diggers (grunts) that I have had the privilege of meeting and associating with through my years I salute you and am proud to have known many of you...I was way to young to go but can remember the 6 o 'clock news back in the early 70's of the live footage of the carnage of the Vietnam war...I also had the priveledged of meeting one of the "D" company grunts that was there on that day...While he has never spoken about his role It took this moving movie to fully understand the sacrifices that many ANZACS made that day....One other thing...Patch Campbell who I have known for many years who was 2 RAR Grunt...It has taken this movie for me to fully understand your pain...Kudos to you my old friend I love you as a brother and appreciate your service...regards B.J.

[@TRockett55IRISH]

Australia has always been there at our side tough lads and an even better allie.

[@williambryson1121]

My opinion, one of the best depicted war movies I've ever seen, it shows the human side of real combat, rest in peace brothers

[@robertbennett6898]

Served with Aussies and Kiwis in Iraq 06-08, the best bunch of guys i could have ever met. Much love from across the big pond. Till Valhalla, my friends.

[@benwilson4121]

A good tale of Aussie bravery under extreme pressure and incredibly overwhelming odds. Also good to see the. Kiwi brothers at the side of the Aussies in the scrap.