The first is Victory in the Pacific Day on August 15, which this year will mark 75 years since the end of World War Two.

The day marks Japan's unconditional surrender to the Allies after more than three years of war and is a date that continues to be remembered each year.

On August 15, 1945, Japan accepted the Allied Nations' terms of surrender and Australia's Prime Minister, Ben Chifley, announced that the war was over.

To celebrate this day in Leeton, members of the Leeton RSL Sub-branch and auxiliary will be getting together for a morning tea on August 15.

However, those in the main street at this time should expect to hear a special something come over the loud speakers at some point in the morning.

Business owners could also get into the spirit of the occasion by playing 1940s music in their stores on this day.

Another occasion that will be marked this month is Vietnam Veterans Day on August 18.

The day was originally known as Long Tan Day, chosen to commemorate the men of D Company, 6RAR who fought in the battle of Long Tan in 1966.

On that day, 108 Australian and New Zealand soldiers fought a pitched battle against over 2000 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong troops in a rubber plantation not far from the small village of Long Tan.

The Australians prevailed, but only after fighting in torrential rain for four hours.

Leeton is still home to around four or five Vietnam War veterans, but when others return to visit, there is about eight, according to Leeton RSL Sub-branch member John Power.

MORE NEWS

A small service will be held at Leeton's Vietnam Veterans Memorial at the Leeton Soldiers Club on August 18 from 5.30pm.

This is open to all residents to attend and typically only runs for a short time.

Leeton RSL Sub-branch president Peter Williams said it was an important month for the town and, indeed, the country.

"I definitely think it's important we mark these dates," he said.

"While these are days many use to reflect and remember, there's also a bit of a sense of celebration and accomplishment.

"When it comes to Victory in the Pacific Day it really was a happy day all those years ago.

"The war was over and people were out in the street celebrating, even here in Leeton."

Mr Williams said Vietnam Veterans Day was also a date that shouldn't be overlooked or forgotten each year.

He encouraged any interested residents to attend this year's short service to show their support for those who fought in that war.