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EPISODE · Jun 20, 2025 · 42 MIN

Vietnam War: Battle Bonds; 2 Platoon, A Coy, 3 RAR Shared Experience; First Combat Ba Ria TET 1968

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Peter Fraser Platoon Commander 2nd Platoon, A Company 3RAR speaks to us about his Platoon's participation in the Vietnam War at the Battle of Ba Ria during the TET Offensive.Support our store: Performance outdoor beanies and socks for people who go out anyway. https://scottandparker.com.au For similar videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCaZllGZLyqfWyZySJVqee_5cLLZvhV7CDive deep into the heart of the Vietnam War with the first-hand experience of an Australian veteran from 2nd Platoon, A Company, 3RAR. From intense combat to moments of humanity, learn about the Battle of Ba Ria and its impact on those who served. This interview offers a rare glimpse into the courage and resilience of our soldiers. In this candid interview, Peter reflects on how these pivotal moments during the Vietnam War left an indelible mark on his life, shaping his perspective and leaving lasting impressions that endure to this day.Don't miss this compelling first hand account of courage, resilience, and the enduring impact of war on those who served. ‘Nobody wants to know, it doesn’t matter, it’s too hard to talk about and I don’t want to talk about those times.’ Actually yes, people do want to know, it most certainly matters, and we have found when a sympathetic pair of ex-servicemen break the ice in the discussion with the veteran, they find they do want to talk – the process is cathartic for the veteran and liberating in the same way a counsellor releases a pent-up memory. It can help the veteran and their closest family members to talk in ways they previously been unable to find.Remember to subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HistoricMilitaryInterviews If you would like to share your veteran experience visit: https://storycraftersdownunder.com.au♫ Ave Maria Bach Gounod © Music Copyright Author: Music-Ideas Music Licence code: QH4WVNSMBR"Lest we forget" "They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them." This information on this site is intended as a general reference for Internet users. It is made available on the understanding that Historic Military Interviews, as a result of providing this information or sharing these veterans experiences and stories, is not engaged in providing professional advice or necessarily takes a particular stance or point of view. Viewers & Listeners should seek their own advice re undertaking any commercial actions or understanding of these actions and shared experiences. All information in this site is provided "as is", with no guarantee of accuracy, timeline.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/historic-military-interviews--5668402/support.

Peter Fraser Platoon Commander 2nd Platoon, A Company 3RAR speaks to us about his Platoon's participation in the Vietnam War at the Battle of Ba Ria during the TET Offensive.Support our store: Performance outdoor beanies and socks for people who go out anyway. https://scottandparker.com.au For similar videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCaZllGZLyqfWyZySJVqee_5cLLZvhV7CDive deep into the heart of the Vietnam War with the first-hand experience of an Australian veteran from 2nd Platoon, A Company, 3RAR. From intense combat to moments of humanity, learn about the Battle of Ba Ria and its impact on those who served. This interview offers a rare glimpse into the courage and resilience of our soldiers. In this candid interview, Peter reflects on how these pivotal moments during the Vietnam War left an indelible mark on his life, shaping his perspective and leaving lasting impressions that endure to this day.Don't miss this compelling first hand account of courage, resilience, and the enduring impact of war on those who served. ‘Nobody wants to know, it doesn’t matter, it’s too hard to talk about and I don’t want to talk about those times.’ Actually yes, people do want to know, it most certainly matters, and we have found when a sympathetic pair of ex-servicemen break the ice in the discussion with the veteran, they find they do want to talk – the process is cathartic for the veteran and liberating in the same way a counsellor releases a pent-up memory. It can help the veteran and their closest family members to talk in ways they previously been unable to find.Remember to subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HistoricMilitaryInterviews If you would like to share your veteran experience visit: https://storycraftersdownunder.com.au♫ Ave Maria Bach Gounod © Music Copyright Author: Music-Ideas Music Licence code: QH4WVNSMBR"Lest we forget" "They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them." This information on this site is intended as a general reference for Internet users. It is made available on the understanding that Historic Military Interviews, as a result of providing this information or sharing these veterans experiences and stories, is not engaged in providing professional advice or necessarily takes a particular stance or point of view. Viewers & Listeners should seek their own advice re undertaking any commercial actions or understanding of these actions and shared experiences. All information in this site is provided "as is", with no guarantee of accuracy, timeline.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/historic-military-interviews--5668402/support.

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