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On This Day In 1964 Author Ian Fleming,✍ creator of secret service agent James Bond, died, aged 56, in Canterbury, England 
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On This Day In 2014 Actor Lauren Bacall died, aged 89, in New York City 
I reckon Humphrey was prettier than her!!!
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On This Day In 1860 US Sharpshooter Annie Oakley was born in Darke County, Ohio
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On This Day In 1910 Nursing pioneer Florence Nightingale died, aged 90 in London 
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Thinking of survivors and families today and those tragically lost this day 32 years ago.
Brett Baker
Mark Magidan
Stuart McAlpine
Jason Menhennet
David Stewart
Jeffery Boult
Six young NZDF men lost too soon
Ruapehu 13th August 1990
Lest we forget
Brett Baker
Mark Magidan
Stuart McAlpine
Jason Menhennet
David Stewart
Jeffery Boult
Six young NZDF men lost too soon
Ruapehu 13th August 1990
Lest we forget
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On this day: ANZAC Jungle Patrol Near Nui Dat, Vietnam, 1968
We have it on good authority that on this date, 13 August 1968, New Zealand and Australian forces conducted a combined "ANZAC" patrol sweeping through the swamp and jungle north and west of Nui Dat, during the Vietnam War.
We have found no other information on this particular operation so if anyone wishes to shed some further light, please do so in comments.
There has been better recognition of New Zealand's Vietnam veterans in recent years but it's good to use opportunities like today's anniversary date to recognise those who served in this conflict. These veterans are fast becoming New Zealand's oldest veteran generation. Many Vietnam veterans already rest in national cemeteries. Some, like Lieutenant John Winton, RNZIR (buried in Karori Cemetery, Wellington), were repatriated home after being killed in action whilst serving in Southeast Asia.
The fact that the Nui Dat operation on 13 August, 1968, has an ANZAC element makes it all the more poignant....especially as it coincides with the period of Australian and New Zealand participation in the August battles on the Gallipoli peninsula (Lone Pine, The Nek and Chunuk Bair) over 50 years prior.
This post is dedicated to New Zealand and Australian veterans of the Vietnam war - and is in remembrance of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the service of their country.
Lest we forget.
We have it on good authority that on this date, 13 August 1968, New Zealand and Australian forces conducted a combined "ANZAC" patrol sweeping through the swamp and jungle north and west of Nui Dat, during the Vietnam War.
We have found no other information on this particular operation so if anyone wishes to shed some further light, please do so in comments.
There has been better recognition of New Zealand's Vietnam veterans in recent years but it's good to use opportunities like today's anniversary date to recognise those who served in this conflict. These veterans are fast becoming New Zealand's oldest veteran generation. Many Vietnam veterans already rest in national cemeteries. Some, like Lieutenant John Winton, RNZIR (buried in Karori Cemetery, Wellington), were repatriated home after being killed in action whilst serving in Southeast Asia.
The fact that the Nui Dat operation on 13 August, 1968, has an ANZAC element makes it all the more poignant....especially as it coincides with the period of Australian and New Zealand participation in the August battles on the Gallipoli peninsula (Lone Pine, The Nek and Chunuk Bair) over 50 years prior.
This post is dedicated to New Zealand and Australian veterans of the Vietnam war - and is in remembrance of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the service of their country.
Lest we forget.
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On This Day In 1914 After 10 years of construction, The Panama Canal connecting the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans was officially opened 
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On This Day In 1945 Japan surrendered, bringing an end to World War Two 
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On This Day In 1948 Champion US Baseball Player Babe Ruth died, aged 53, in New York 
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On This Day In 1977 US singer Elvis Presley died, aged 42, in Memphis, Tennessee 
Well, I’m all shook up. Mackka
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Remembering, Sergeant Gary Silk and Senior Constable Rodney Miller who were killed whilst on duty 16 August 1998 in Cochranes Road, Moorabbin.
Two young men that were protecting and serving their community and tragically they paid the ultimate price.
Two young men that were protecting and serving their community and tragically they paid the ultimate price.
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On This Day In 1943 Actor Robert De Niro was born in New York City 
And what a great actor he is.
And what a great actor he is.
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On This Day In 1936 Actor-Director Robert Redford was born in Los Angeles.
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On This Day In 1952 Actor Patrick Swayze was born in Houston, Texas
Miss his class of acting.
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On This Day In 1946 Bill Clinton, the 42nd President of the United States Of America, was born in Arkansas
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