The Minister for Defence (Reginald Townley) announces intention to send 30 army advisers to South Vietnam (SVN).
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Australias involement in the vietnam war
The first members of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) arrive in South Vietnam.
The Prime Minister (Rt. Hon. Sir Robert Menzies) announces introduction of national service to increase the army’s strength from 22,750 to 37,500.
The Prime Minister announces the dispatch of an infantry battalion to South Vietnam, with an armoured personnel carrier (APC) troop, a signals troop and a logistic support company.
First national service intake begins recruit training.
A Morgan Gallup Poll finds 56% of those polled were in favour of continuing the war in Vietnam.
Harold Holt succeeds Menzies as Prime Minister.
The Prime Minister announces an increase of 1700 to Australia’s commitment in South Vietnam, including a third infantry battalion and a tank squadron.
John Grey Gorton became Prime Minister.
Prime Minister Gorton indicates that Australia will not increase its commitment to Vietnam.
Poll finds 55% want Australians brought home from Vietnam.
Anti-Vietnam War protesters stage the first moratorium marches in Australian cities (70,000 in Melbourne, and about 120,000 throughout Australia).
Prime Minister McMahon announces further cuts in Australian forces in South Vietnam.
The Prime Minister announces the bulk of Australian forces in South Vietnam are to be withdrawn.
Australia’s military commitment in South Vietnam ends.
Australia closes its embassy in Saigon, completing withdrawal from Vietnam on ANZAC Day.