Phillip Warren wears his service medals.
Camera IconPhillip Warren wears his service medals. Credit: Supplied/Supplied

Digger remembers his mates lost in Vietnam

Caroline Frank, The AdvocateThe Advocate

He finished his apprenticeship in fitting and turning and within six months was serving as a national serviceman in the jungle.

‘I served with the 9th Battalion as a scout for 10 Platoon D Company,’ the 66-year-old said.

‘I lost a couple of good friends over there in ’68-’69.

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‘A few other guys in the other platoons that I had only met a few times also died.

‘It was unfortunate and sad, but you never forget.

‘That’s what Remembrance Day is about ” remembering the fallen.’

Mr Warren said he also made many lifetime friends during his army service.

‘I’ve just come back from Victoria where we had a reunion down at Phillip Island.

‘At least two or three of the guys I hadn’t seen for 43 years.

‘You make a lot of good friends in the army.’