Ben Roberts-Smith and a group of veterans travel to Vietnam to return treasured keepsakes and photographs to the families of fallen Viet Cong soldiers. Channel 7’s Sunday Night program. Click to play.

Last night, Channel 7’s Sunday Night program aired a story by Australian soldier and Victoria Cross recipient, Ben Roberts-Smith. Roberts-Smith “travels to Vietnam (and the Long Tan Cross) with a group of veterans to revisit the haunting battlegrounds of Long Tan.

“The group have returned to Vietnam almost 40 years after the end of the Vietnam War for one last emotional mission: to return treasured keepsakes and photographs to the families of fallen Viet Cong soldiers.

“Diggers always kept notes, photos and trinkets to remember the fallen – even the enemies. Their efforts to return these last remaining items is now bringing hope and closure to many Vietnamese families.”

Watch the program, Wandering Souls”: To watch Ben Roberts-Smith report titled, Wandering Souls, click here.

Footnote: Next year, the Vietnam Swans shall host the 5th ANZAC Friendship Match in Vung Tau on 26 April. The match shall be played against the Malaysian Warriors. Click here for further information.