The Imperial Hotel, which sits on the same site as the former Peter Badcoe Club, will host the 2013 ANZAC McMillan Dinner.
The Vietnam Swans are delighted to announce that this year’s McMillan Dinner, which will be held after the ANZAC Friendship Match on 27 April, will be held on the site of the former Peter Badcoe Club, the Imperial Hotel, Vung Tau.
During the Vietnam War, the Peter Badcoe Club provided servicemen and women with recreational facilities, including the Harold Holt Memorial Pool. It was named after Major Peter Badcoe, VC, who was a member of the Australian Army Training Team in Vietnam. Badcoe was killed in Thau Thien Province in 1968 in an action which saw him awarded the VC.
The Peter Badcoe Club – where the Imperial Hotel now stands. Photo Gary Grayson.
Essentials for 2013 ANZAC McMillan Dinner
- Start: 7.00pm
- Includes buffet, drinks (3hrs free flow beer, French wine, soft drinks and water. After 3hrs, cash bar (approx $2.50 per beer)), band and Middleton Address*
- Recommended dress: smart casual including collared shirt (especially Swans and Bintangs t shirts), slacks, closed footwear. Ladies a similar standard.
- Price: VND1million / USD50 / AUD50
- Bookings essential. Please email nationalpres@thevietnamswans.com (Max 200 tickets).
* Middleton Address
This year’s keynote speaker to deliver the Middleton Address will be Stan Middleton himself.
Stan Middleton is the Official Historian for the Vietnam Football League which ran from 1966-71 in Vung Tau.
The Peter Badcoe Medal
Since 2004, the Port Adelaide Football Club has awarded the Peter Badcoe Medal to the most courageous player on the ground in its ANZAC Round. Major Peter Badcoe was a South Australian.
In the Medal’s relatively short history, it has been won by sons of Veterans on three occasions: Lenny Hayes, Chad Cornes and Kane Cornes.
Lenny’s father, Chris, is expected to write a short article for the Vietnam Swans’ 2013 ANZAC Footy Record. He is also a possibility to actually attend the match.
For more information about 2013 ANZAC Friendship Weekend:
