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