“A must-read for anyone who aspires to become a worthy
leader in the Australian Army, but equally readable for anyone interested in a
grassroots picture of what a solider endured during a 1960s tour of Vietnam.”

-         
Sgt Dave Morely, Army Newspaper

Get a fascinating glimpse into day-to-day life during the
Vietnam War as Dave Sabben MG uncovers stories from his new book Mentions in
Despatches.

Appearing in conversation with Shrine Governor and former
broadcaster Squadron Leader (Retd) Peter Meehan OAM, Sabben will share his
stories of service collected from letters he sent home during his tour of Vietnam.

From arriving in South Vietnam to the Battle of Long Tan, this
talk will reveal in unrivalled detail what life was like for a frontline soldier
in a war without front lines.

After the talk, guests are invited to attend a Last Post service
commemorating Operation Hardihood – a joint US and Australian security
operation to clear and seize Nui Dat in 1966.

Copies of Mentions in Despatches will be available
for purchase at the event.