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The first members of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) arrive in South Vietnam.
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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 (Rt. Hon. Sir Robert Menzies) announces introduction of national service to increase the army’s strength from 22,750 to 37,500. Opposition to the war in Vietnam is not accepted as a reason for exemption.
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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.
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Advance party from 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR), departs for South Vietnam, for service with the US 173rd Airborne Division.
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Harold Holt succeeds Menzies as Prime Minister
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Holt announces the Australian commitment in South Vietnam will be Increased to a 4350-man task force, and will include conscripts.
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Prime Minister Gorton indicates that Australia will not increase its commitment to Vietnam.
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Morgan Gallup Poll finds 55% want Australians brought home from Vietnam.
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The Prime Minister announces 8 RAR will not be replaced at the end of the year, some support elements will be withdrawn from South Vietnam and the AATTV will be increased by about 120 soldiers.
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Prime Minister McMahon announces further cuts in Australian forces in South Vietnam, including withdrawal of the tank squadron, RAAF Canberra bomber squadron and some Caribou transport aircraft.
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Australia’s military commitment in South Vietnam ends, although controversy about the precise end date of the war continues.
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Australia closes its embassy in Saigon, completing withdrawal from Vietnam on ANZAC Day.
