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Australia's involvement in 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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Sergeant William Hacking becomes the first Australian to die in Vietnam when his weapon accidentally fires after being caught in a bush
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Kevin Conway becomes the first Australian to die as a result of enemy action in South Vietnam.
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Sir Robert Menzies states that the army strength must be increased from 22,750 to 37,500
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The HMAS Sydney arrives in South Vietnam with most of Australia's force in it.
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A protest against the Vietnam war in Sydney results in 62 arrests
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Harold Holt becomes Australia's Prime Minister
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The battle of Long Tan
The battle of Long Tan was a major battle in the war. The results of the battle were 245 people dead. -
1700 more Australians enter Vietnam
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Prime Minister, Harold Holt drowns when swimming off Portsea in Victoria. His body has never been found.
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John Grey Gorton becomes Prime Minister
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John Grey Gorton announces that no more Australians will be sent to Vietnam
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The battle of Coral and Balmoral
Another major battle in the Vietnam War. The results of this fight were 15 Australians killed and 17 wounded, while enemy deaths exceeded 100. -
The results of a poll state that 55% of Australians want Australians out of Vietnam
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Ho Chi Minh dies aged 79
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120 000 people in Australia protest against the Vietnam War
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Sir William McMahon becomes Prime Minister
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The Prime minister announces that Australians are to be withdrawed from Vietnam
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USA and North Vietnam sign a peace agreement.
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Australia’s military commitment in South Vietnam ends
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Australia closes its embassy in Saigon, completing withdrawal from Vietnam on ANZAC Day.
