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AATTV
The first members of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam arrive in South Vietnam. -
Sergeant William Hacking
Sergeant William Hacking becomes the first Australian to die in Vietnam -
Minister for Defence
The Minister for Defence announces the AATTV will be increased to 83 advisers with expanded role. -
Warrant Officer
Warrant Officer Class 2, Kevin Conway becomes the first Australian to die as a result of enemy action in South Vietnam. -
200 Additional Advisers
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. -
HMAS Sydney arrives carrying Australian force
HMAS Sydney arrives at Vung Tau, South Vietnam, carrying the bulk of the Australian force. -
Harold Holt becomes Prime Minister
Harold Holt succeeds Robert Menzies as Prime Minister of Australia. -
Holt announces Australian commitment in Vietnam, including conscripts
Holt announces the Australian commitment in South Vietnam will be Increased to a 4350-man task force, and will include conscripts. -
The Battle of Long Tan
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PM increases number of Australian troops
The Prime Minister announces an increase of 1700 to Australia’s commitment in South Vietnam, including a third infantry battalion and a tank squadron. -
Prime Minister goes missing
Prime Minister Harold Holt missing, presumed drowned off Portsea in Victoria. His body is never recovered. -
John Grey Gorton takes over as Prime Minister
John Grey Gorton sworn in as Prime Minister. -
The Battle of Coral & Balmoral
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The Battle of Binh Bah
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Ho Chi Minh Dies
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First Moratorium March
Around 120,000 Anti-Vietnam war protesters throughout Australia stage the first protest march . -
William McMahon replaces Gorton as Prime Miniser
Sir William McMahon replaces Gorton as Liberal leader and Prime Minister. -
ALP elected as government
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Conscription Ends
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Last Australian Troops to leave Vietnam
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Australia completely withdraws from Vietnam
Withdrawing the Australian Embassy in Saigon, Australia completely withdraws from Vietnam on ANZAC day.
