I was Only 19 - TJ Dedication
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Uploaded by petervee60 on Apr 12, 2007
This song was written in the 70's, by a bloke called John Schuman and performed by him in a band called "Redgum". It became a national hit especially among Veterans almost immediately. It is still performed today whenever Vietnam Vets get together for a concert. Royalties from sales were donated to the Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia.
Just a few things that may help you understand the lyrics better.
'Puckapunyal' was a recruit training center
'Cunungra' is a Jungle Warfare training center
'Shoalwater' was a place that the Army used for Military exercises
The 'SLR' was the personal weapon mostly used in Vietnam.
'Vung Tau' & 'Nui Dat' were Aussie bases in Vietnam.
'V B' is 'Victorian Bitter' a very popular Aussie beer.
'ANZAC' is the acronym for the Australian New Zealand Army Corps - see 'And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda - ANZAC Legend Begins' for more on that subject matter.
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What a great video. I'm 61 but I was 18 when I went to Vietnam. Hello to my brothers from Australia. God Bless you and I'll see you in paradise.
Charles "doc" Nordan
1st Cavalry Div.
1966
2 years ago 12
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I was 19 years and 3 weeks old when I set foot in VietNam.Combat Engineer Nov67-Nov68.
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Thanks for putting up this video. Chills and goosebumps galore my friend. God Bless !!!
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couldnt feel safer with a aussie with me
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the soldiers did more than their share and little or no recognition for the after -math we call readjustment
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Waiting my Assessment day ..Im applying for Full time Rifleman...
It would be an honor to be able to hold up the proud tradition that so many Diggers have fought for and implemented into our history.
I respect and thank all servicemen and women that have enlisted and fight for our country to protect it from enemies who wish to bring harm to it at home and abroad ...
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NEVER, EVER LET THIS SONG DIE ... AUSSIES: BRAVEST BLOKES IN THE WORLD ... AMEN.
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My mate Gary Murphy has been cursed by agent orange,he is the best MAN i have ever met in my life,he never complains about it,he just did his duty.One of the best days of my life was when the memorial was finally put on ANZAC parade in canberra ,i got to meet a lot of Vietnam vets,had plenty of drinks with them at clancy's pub.Just awesome men,thanks for that day ,i will always remember it.My love to all Vietnam vets.
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I hope i get in the Army
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to my brothers in arms thank you mates
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well done great video.............brought a tear to my eye....thanks mate........THANKYOU TO OUR ANZACS
lynwood4lyfe 3 years ago
Thank you. This is for my mate TJ he won the lottery at 19 and I missed out. he survived his tour only to be brought down 30 years later by the 'Spanish Dancer'. Agent Orange is a bitch.
petervee60 3 years ago