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Australian advisors was sent to vietnam
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In 1962, after requests from the US and the Republic of Vietnam (RVN), Australia had sent in 30 military advisors to assist with the training of the RVN Army.
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Advisor, Sergeant William Hacking becomes the first Australian to die in Vietnam when his weapon accidentally discharges after being caught in vegetation.
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The Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies announces introduction of national service to increase the army’s strength from 22,750 to 37,500.
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Holt annouces 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 goes missing, presumed drowned off Portsea in Victoria. His body was never recovered.
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The battle of Binh Bah was an important part of the Vietnam War as there was plenty of bloodshed and plenty of lives were lost from both sides of the War
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In December 1972 the last Australian troops to came home, with their unit having seen continuous service in South Vietnam for ten and a half years. Australia's participation in the war was formally declared at an end when the Governor-General issued a proclamation on 11 January 1973.
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Ceasefire began
