Senate debates

Wednesday, 14 May 2008

40TH Anniversary of the Battle of Fire Support Bases Coral and Balmoral

3:47 pm

Photo of Stephen ParryStephen Parry (Tasmania, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

At the request of Senator Minchin, I move:

That the Senate—

(a)   notes that 12 May to 6 June 2008 is the 40th anniversary of the battles of Fire Support Bases Coral and Balmoral in South Vietnam in 1968;
(b)   notes the 1st Australian Task Force played a key role in the success of Operation Toan Thang but the battles resulted in heavy casualties including the death of 26 Australian soldiers and 99 wounded; and
(c)   remembers and acknowledges the valuable contribution of Australian service personnel during these battles.

Question agreed to.

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