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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
Steve Evans

Vietnam vet's anger at public hatred still burns 50 years on

Helicopter gunship pilot Ian Thompson at the Vietnam War Memorial in Canberra. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong

Australia is preparing to honour its Vietnam veterans 50 years after Australian involvement ended. There is to be a grand ceremony on Vietnam Veteran's Day in Canberra on Friday.

But for Ian Thompson, the honour comes late. He still remembers the dishonour heaped on him when he returned.

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