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Australian forces enter the vietnam war.
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The first members of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) arrive in South Vietnam.
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Australia's involvment in the vietnam war.
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Warrant Officer Class 2, Kevin Conway becomes the first Australian to die as a result of enemy action in South Vietnam.
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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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HMAS Sydney arrives at Vung Tau, South Vietnam, carrying the bulk of the Australian force.
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Harold Holt succeeds Menzies as Prime Minister.
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The Battle of Long Tan
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John Grey Gortan becomes Prime Minster of Australia.
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The Battle of Coral & Balmoral
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Anti-Vietnam War protesters stage the first moratorium marches in Australian cities (70,000 in Melbourne, and about 120,000 throughout Australia).
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USA and North Vietnam sign a peace agreement.
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Australian forces leave the Vietnam War.
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Last US troops leave Vietnam.
