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Australia and the Vietnam War

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    Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War

  • The first members of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) arrive in South Vietnam.

    The first members of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) arrive in South Vietnam.

  • Sergeant William Hacking becomes the first Australian to die in Vietnam when his weapon accidentally fires after being caught in a bush

    Sergeant William Hacking becomes the first Australian to die in Vietnam when his weapon accidentally fires after being caught in a bush

  • Kevin Conway becomes the first Australian to die as a result of enemy action in South Vietnam.

    Kevin Conway becomes the first Australian to die as a result of enemy action in South Vietnam.

  • Sir Robert Menzies states that the army strength must be increased from 22,750 to 37,500

    Sir Robert Menzies states that the army strength must be increased from 22,750 to 37,500

  • The HMAS Sydney arrives in South Vietnam with most of Australia's force in it.

    The HMAS Sydney arrives in South Vietnam with most of Australia's force in it.

  • A protest against the Vietnam war in Sydney results in 62 arrests

    A protest against the Vietnam war in Sydney results in 62 arrests

  • Harold Holt becomes Australia's Prime Minister

    Harold Holt becomes Australia's Prime Minister

  • The battle of Long Tan

    The battle of Long Tan

    The battle of Long Tan was a major battle in the war. The results of the battle were 245 people dead.
  • 1700 more Australians enter Vietnam

    1700 more Australians enter Vietnam

  • Prime Minister, Harold Holt drowns when swimming off Portsea in Victoria. His body has never been found.

    Prime Minister, Harold Holt drowns when swimming off Portsea in Victoria. His body has never been found.

  • John Grey Gorton becomes Prime Minister

    John Grey Gorton becomes Prime Minister

  • John Grey Gorton announces that no more Australians will be sent to Vietnam

    John Grey Gorton announces that no more Australians will be sent to Vietnam

  • The battle of Coral and Balmoral

    The battle of Coral and Balmoral

    Another major battle in the Vietnam War. The results of this fight were 15 Australians killed and 17 wounded, while enemy deaths exceeded 100.

  • The results of a poll state that 55% of Australians want Australians out of Vietnam

  • Ho Chi Minh dies aged 79

    Ho Chi Minh dies aged 79

  • 120 000 people in Australia protest against the Vietnam War

    120 000 people in Australia protest against the Vietnam War

  • Sir William McMahon becomes Prime Minister

    Sir William McMahon becomes Prime Minister

  • The Prime minister announces that Australians are to be withdrawed from Vietnam

    The Prime minister announces that Australians are to be withdrawed from Vietnam

  • USA and North Vietnam sign a peace agreement.

    USA and North Vietnam sign a peace agreement.

  • Australia’s military commitment in South Vietnam ends

    Australia’s military commitment in South Vietnam ends

  • Australia closes its embassy in Saigon, completing withdrawal from Vietnam on ANZAC Day.

    Australia closes its embassy in Saigon, completing withdrawal from Vietnam on ANZAC Day.