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57 years on, a Vietnam War widow tells her story

Lynne Moore recalls learning during the 1969 moon landing that her husband Ray was killed in Vietnam, leaving their three young children.

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Key points

From Theage’s report
  • Lynne Moore recalls the moment the moon landing brought news of her husband’s death.
  • Ray Moore was killed in action in 1969, leaving three young children.
  • The couple’s story is featured in the book Vietnam – Long Hard Years Not Forgotten.
  • Widows faced hostility and indignities from institutions in the era.
  • Australia honors veterans while acknowledging the divided public view of the war.

Why it matters. Her story highlights the hostility and institutional indignities endured by war widows amid Australia's divided views of the conflict.

What to watch. Their story appears in Vietnam – Long Hard Years Not Forgotten as Australia honors veterans and acknowledges the war's contested legacy.

Coverage

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“The knock on the door: 57 years on, a Vietnam War widow tells her story”

Key points from Theage
  • Lynne Moore recalls the moment the moon landing brought news of her husband’s death.
  • Ray Moore was killed in action in 1969, leaving three young children.
  • The couple’s story is featured in the book Vietnam – Long Hard Years Not Forgotten.
  • Widows faced hostility and indignities from institutions in the era.
  • Australia honors veterans while acknowledging the divided public view of the war.
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“The knock on the door: 57 years on, a Vietnam War widow tells her story”

Key points from Smh
  • Lynne Moore recalls the July 1969 moon landing as a fresh nightmare of a knock on the door.
  • Her husband Ray Moore, a Vietnam War casualty, died in 1969 leaving three children.
  • The family’s memories are featured in the book Vietnam – Long Hard Years Not Forgotten.
  • Widows faced stigma and hardship, including eviction from army housing after burial.
  • RSL Victoria notes 60th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan as part of remembrance.
SourceSmhAustraliaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Smh

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC
SourceTheageAustraliaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Theage“The knock on the door: 57 years on, a Vietnam War widow tells her story”
Key points from Theage
  • Lynne Moore recalls the moment the moon landing brought news of her husband’s death.
  • Ray Moore was killed in action in 1969, leaving three young children.
  • The couple’s story is featured in the book Vietnam – Long Hard Years Not Forgotten.
  • Widows faced hostility and indignities from institutions in the era.
  • Australia honors veterans while acknowledging the divided public view of the war.
SourceSmhAustraliaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Smh“The knock on the door: 57 years on, a Vietnam War widow tells her story”
Key points from Smh
  • Lynne Moore recalls the July 1969 moon landing as a fresh nightmare of a knock on the door.
  • Her husband Ray Moore, a Vietnam War casualty, died in 1969 leaving three children.
  • The family’s memories are featured in the book Vietnam – Long Hard Years Not Forgotten.
  • Widows faced stigma and hardship, including eviction from army housing after burial.
  • RSL Victoria notes 60th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan as part of remembrance.

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Ranked 9th of 10.

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