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The Defence Minister, announces to send 30 army advisers to South Vietnam.
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First members of the Australian Army Training Team arrive in Sout Vietnam.
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Minister of Defence announces that the Australian Army Team Vietnam (AATTV) will be increased to 83 advisers with expanded roles.
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Kevin Conway (Warrant Officer Class 2) was the first Australian to die as a result of enemy action in South Vietnam
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Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies, announced the introduction of national service to increase the strength of the army from 22,750 to 37,500. Opposition to the Vietnam war isn't accepted for a reason of exemption.
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Australian Government, responds to requests from US and South Vietnam for an additional 200 advisers and offers to send ground troops.
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Harold Holt succeeds Menzies as Prime Minister.
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The Battle of Long Tan.
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Major Peter Badcoe, AATTV, is KIA leading two companies of regional forces. His outstanding heroism he was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross.
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Prime Minister Harold Holt missing and is presumed drowned in Portsea in Victoria, body has never been recovered.
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John Gorton sworn to Prime Minister.
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Prime Minister John Gorton indicates Australia won't increase commitment to Vietnam.
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The Battle of Binh Bah
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John Gorton advises that any further reductions in troops will also include the Australian forces
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Anti-Vietnam war protesters stage the first moratorium marches in Australian cities
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Sir William McMahon replaces John Gorton as Prime Minister and Liberal Leader.
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The Australian Labor Party is elected to Government in Australia.
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Australia's military commitment to South Vietnam ends.
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The Saigon Embassy Guard Platoon are the last Australian troops to leave Vietnam.
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Australia closes it's embassy in Saigon, completing the withdrawal from Vietnam. Australia is no longer involved in the war.