Ripples of Wartime - Frank Clarke

Interview with Frank Clarke, Vietnam veteran.

This is one of a series of short videos presenting some diverse perspectives on impacts of the Vietnam War. Collectively titled Ripples of Wartime, the videos were commissioned by Brink Theatre Company in Adelaide and initially presented in association with a play about the battle of Long Tan.

Original caption from production:
FRANK CLARKE, AUSTRALIAN SOLDIER IN VIETNAM
Frank Clarke is a Wergaia and Gunditjmara man. He grew up on the Aboriginal reserve at Bordertown in South Australia and came to Adelaide to join the army in 1964. He went to Vietnam in as a member of 5RAR in May 1966, departing Australia only two days after being married. Deployed as a rifleman, Frank’s most memorable operation was as in support of 6RAR in the Battle of Long Tan. Discharged from the army in 1970, Frank later worked in the railways and then as public servant.