Historical information

Was given to commemorate the homecoming of the Vietnam War Vets, as there was no formal welcome home at the actual end of the Vietnam War. This group of veterans were the first group to be not given a formal welcome parade at the end of their service. This parade occurred 25 years after the Vietnam War, and signified the changed attitudes around the services performed by these men.

Significance

This plaque commemorates the welcome home parade for all Vietnam Veterans 25 years after the war finished.
It was intended to show the appreciation and good will of the Australian people in stark contrast to the bad feelings demonstrated to Servicemen an d women on their initial returns.

Physical description

Plaque commemorating the Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Parade in Sydney 1987.
Image shows a map of Australia, with the Australian Flag visible.
Text reads ' Vietnam Veterans Parade Sydney 1987. Australian Vietnam Forces.'

Inscriptions & markings

VIETNAM VETERANS PARADE/ SYDNEY 1987/ AUSTRALIAN VIETNAM FORCES