Vietnam Veterans Remembered Across Australia

An Australian war veteran wears his medals, including a service medal from the Vietnam war (Far-L), at the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Service in Sydney on Aug. 18, 2016. PETER PARKS/AFP/Getty Images

Australians have been urged to remember the sacrifices and courage of troops who fought in the Vietnam War on the 53rd anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan.

Australian troops who fought in Vietnam have been honoured at ceremonies across the country marking the 53rd anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan.