Dear Victorian Scheyvillians, as part of the Commemoration Program of the 50th Anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, a Vigil is being arranged throughout Australia at the gravesides of those who lost their lives in that conflict. This is being done through the auspices of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA).
2Lt Len Taylor was one of the eight OTU graduates killed on Active Service. A Platoon Commander with B Company, 3RAR, Leonard died of wounds in an enemy contact on February 8th, 1968, in Long Dien, Phuoc Tuy Province. He is buried in Box Hill Cemetery.
His vigil is to take place at 11:am on Thursday 3rd August at the Box Hill Cemetery. It will take the form of a short service followed by the laying of a wreath. A luncheon will follow at the Box Hill RSL.
Timing: 10:45 Assemble outside the office of Box Hill Cemetery, 395 Middleborough Rd, Box Hill, then head to the graveside for the service.
Dress: Lounge Suit or Reefer Jacket, Tie (OTU if possible).
Medals: Scheyvillians are encouraged to wear their medals.
Please advise Andrew Guest by COB 27 July of your intention to attend the service and whether you will be having lunch at the Box Hill RSL.
Andrew Guest Andrew.g.guest@gmail.com
Phone 0455 866 300
Frank Miller
Chairman, OTU Association.
