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Vietnam veterans on South Coast say public perception is changing, for the better

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Updated August 23 2022 - 11:20am, first published August 18 2022 - 10:30am
Lyn Orford (right) and two other 'stokers' who served in the Navy during the Vietnam War
Lyn Orford (right) and two other 'stokers' who served in the Navy during the Vietnam War

The veterans who gathered at Narooma RSL on Thursday, August 18, to mark Vietnam Veterans Day had different experiences of the war, but none received a hero's welcome when they returned from serving.

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Marion Williams

Journalist

Moved to this beautiful part of the world in December 2019. Too many years as a writer, researcher and journalist to count. Now covering the southern end of Eurobodalla, Bodalla to Tilba, plus Bermagui. Contact me at marion.williams@austcommunitymedia.com.au if you have a story you think our readers would like.

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