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The first members of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam arrive in South Vietnam.
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Sergeant William Hacking becomes the first Australian to die in Vietnam
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The Minister for Defence announces the AATTV will be increased to 83 advisers with expanded role.
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Warrant Officer Class 2, Kevin Conway becomes the first Australian to die as a result of enemy action in South Vietnam.
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Australian Government, responding to requests from the US President and South Vietnam Prime Minister for 200 additional advisers, offers to send ground troops to South Vietnam.
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HMAS Sydney arrives at Vung Tau, South Vietnam, carrying the bulk of the Australian force.
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Harold Holt succeeds Robert Menzies as Prime Minister of Australia.
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Holt announces the Australian commitment in South Vietnam will be Increased to a 4350-man task force, and will include conscripts.
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The Prime Minister announces an increase of 1700 to Australia’s commitment in South Vietnam, including a third infantry battalion and a tank squadron.
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Prime Minister Harold Holt missing, presumed drowned off Portsea in Victoria. His body is never recovered.
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John Grey Gorton sworn in as Prime Minister.
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Around 120,000 Anti-Vietnam war protesters throughout Australia stage the first protest march .
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Sir William McMahon replaces Gorton as Liberal leader and Prime Minister.
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Withdrawing the Australian Embassy in Saigon, Australia completely withdraws from Vietnam on ANZAC day.
