Victor 4 Company

New Zealand's involvement in two world wars saw some Kiwi soldiers hailed as heroes. But the Vietnam War made many Kiwi veterans feel their service wasn't valued. Over 3000 Kiwis served in Vietnam during the 60s and 70s, in a war that was highly controversial and attracted protest. This documentary from David Blyth (Moonrise) interviews six veterans from the Anzac battalion 6 RAR Victor 4 Company. The group talks about the deep bond they share and disappointment over how they were treated when they returned home. Kiwi veterans finally received their "welcome home" at an official ceremony in 2008. 

We always thought Kiwis going to war, we'd get the backing of the entire population. That wasn't to be and when we come home ... we didn't ask for thanks, but the way we were treated was pretty rough.

– Lance Corporal Geoffrey Dixon on the cold reception Kiwi Vietnam War veterans received when they came home in the early 1970s

Key Cast & Crew

David Blyth

Director, Producer, Interviewer

Jed Town

Composer

Stephen Latty

Camera

Edward Larsen

Editor, Post Production