Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War

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    Australia in the Vietnam War

  • 30 Army Adivsors Sent

    30 Army Adivsors Sent
    Minster of defence, Athol Townley decided to send 30 Army advisors to South Vietnam.

  • Arrival of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam

    Arrival of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam
    Australia's trained troops arrived in South Vietnam to commence in the war.

  • First Australian to die in Vietnam War

    Advisor Sergeant William Hacking became the first Australian to die in Vietnam when his weapon accidentally discharges.

  • Advisors increased to 83

    Advisors increased to 83
    Minister for defence announces that advisers in Vietnam will be increased to 83.

  • Selective conscription introduced

    Selctive conscription introduced for 20 year-old's.

  • Protests in the streets of Sydney and Melbourne

    Protests in the streets of Sydney and Melbourne
    US President Johnson visits Australia. While in Australia, the public community protest against fighting in the Vietnam War, on the streets of Sydney and Melbourne.

  • John Gorton Announces

    John Gorton Announces
    John Gorton announces that Australia will not increase its commitment to Vietnam.

  • 200,000 people march

    200,000 people march
    On the streets of Australia, people marched in protest against Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War.

  • Final protest against war

    The final protest held in cities all around Australia. 110,000 demonstraters.

  • Australian forces to come home

    Australian forces to come home
    The Whitlam Labor government won the election due to the promise of bringing home the Australian's who fought in the Vietname War.