Ambushes, Casualties, and Wounds | 3RAR Vietnam Veteran, Barry Laverty’s Story!

Barry Laverty (Bazza) - Interviewed on 18th November 2003 In this powerful interview, Barry Laverty shares his experiences as an Australian soldier who served in Borneo, Malaya, and Vietnam. Barry describes the harsh realities of combat, from jungle ambushes and the loss of comrades to his involvement cleaning up after the infamous Battle of Long Tan. He speaks openly about being wounded, evacuated back to Australia, and the lasting impact of PTSD after the war. This is a raw and emotional account that captures both the intensity of the battlefield and the struggles faced long after returning home. Please like, share, and subscribe to War Whispers for more stories from those who served! 📌 Subscribe for more Australian war stories!    / @warwhispersyt   💥 Support the Australian War Memorial & help preserve veteran stories: 🔗 https://awm.my.salesforce-sites.com/d... 📌Watch the full interview here 🔗 https://australiansatwarfilmarchive.u... #VietnamWar #BattleOfLongTan #AustralianArmy #WarStories #PTSD #MilitaryHistory