Australian War Memorial researchers identify 285 Indigenous servicemen who fought in the Vietnam war

Veterans will mark the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam war at a national ceremony in Canberra on Friday. Photograph: Diego Fedele/AAP

Researchers at the Australian War Memorial say they have identified 285 Indigenous servicemen who fought in the Vietnam war and seven involved in the battle of Long Tan.

Veterans on Friday mark the 50th anniversary of the end of Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam war, which will be commemorated in a national ceremony in Canberra.