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Australias First troops in veitnam
The first members of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) arrive in South Vietnam. -
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Australias Involment In The Vietnam war
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First Australian To Die In The War
Advisor, Sergeant William Hacking becomes the first Australian to die in Vietnam when his weapon accidentally discharges after being caught in vegetation. -
Sir Robert Menzies
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. -
prime minister announces
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. -
1st Battalion
Advance party from 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR), departs for South Vietnam, for service with the US 173rd Airborne Division. -
harold holt
Harold Holt succeeds Menzies as Prime Minister -
conscription
Holt announces the Australian commitment in South Vietnam will be Increased to a 4350-man task force, and will include conscripts. -
no more involvment
Prime Minister Gorton indicates that Australia will not increase its commitment to Vietnam. -
poll
Morgan Gallup Poll finds 55% want Australians brought home from Vietnam. -
RAR
The Prime Minister announces 8 RAR will not be replaced at the end of the year, some support elements will be withdrawn from South Vietnam and the AATTV will be increased by about 120 soldiers. -
no more tanks
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. -
war ends ... kinda
Australia’s military commitment in South Vietnam ends, although controversy about the precise end date of the war continues. -
WAR IS OVER
Australia closes its embassy in Saigon, completing withdrawal from Vietnam on ANZAC Day.
