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Turned away at the door of the RSA : Whangamata s Vietnam veteran recalls a war like no other
21 Apr, 2021 09:43 PM
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Des Harrison of Whangamata has painful memories of his treatment upon return from the Vietnam War. Photo / Alison Smith
Des Harrison of Whangamata has painful memories of his treatment upon return from the Vietnam War. Photo / Alison Smith They weren t going to let us in in 1968.
Des was sent to Vietnam when he was 19. He served in 1968 and 1969 in the 161 Battery Anzac Taskforce.
As Anzac Day drew close, Des and fellow Whangamata retiree Bruce Moore were guests of honour at a presentation by Year 7 and 8 students from Whangamata Area School.