18/08/2026
Little Pattie singing “What A Wonderful World” accompanied by the Australian Army Band at the Vietnam Veterans' Commemoration at The Cenotaph marking the 60th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan.
On 18th August every year, Australia marks Vietnam Veteran's Day which coincides with the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan when 18 Australians were killed whilst in service for our nation.
On that day on 18 August 1966, just as the Battle of Long Tan broke out, Little Pattie (aged just 17) was singing for Australian troops nearby.
Within earshot of the battle itself and in great danger Little Pattie and her accompanying musicians had to be protected and subsequently evacuated from the camp.
The 2019 movie “Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan” is a deeply moving portrayal of this terrible conflict.
We remember and pay our respects at this time to all Vietnam Veterans and their families who served so bravely and sacrificed so much for our country.
“At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them.”
