Last Australia Vietnam MIA return - Democratic Underground

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Mon Aug-31-09 01:13 PM
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Last Australia Vietnam MIA return

Source: BBC

The remains of the last two Australian servicemen missing in action from the war in Vietnam have been returned to their homeland.

The remains of Flying Officer Michael Herbert and Pilot Officer Robert Carver were found last month.

They were found at a remote jungle site near the border with Laos where their bomber crashed 39 years ago.

They were honoured with a military ceremony at an airfield on the outskirts of Sydney.

Read more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8230023.stm

I posted the story when they were found, so I wanted to post this story that they are home now....

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Mon Aug-31-09 05:57 PM
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1. Old comrads in arms, may you rest in peace.

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