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Involvement of Australia in the Vietnam War
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First members of AATTV arrive in South Vietnam
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Lyndon B. Johnson becomes US president
Lyndon B. Johnson becomes US president after the assassination of John F. Kennedy, and announces that the US will continue support of South Vietnam. By year's end 15,000 US advisors are serving in Vietnam, which received $500m in US aid that year. -
First Australian to die as a result of enemy action
Warrant Officer Class 2, Kevin Conway becomes the first Australian to die as a result of enemy action in South Vietnam. -
Prime Minister of Australia increases army strength
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 arrives carrying Australian force
HMAS Sydney arrives at Vung Tau, South Vietnam, carrying the bulk of the Australian force. -
Australian earns the Victorian Cross
WO2 Kevin "Dasher" Wheatley refuses to leave his mate, WO2 Bob Swanston, and is killed. His actions earned him Australia’s highest honour, the Victoria Cross. -
Harold Holt becomes Prime Minister
Harold Holt succeeds Robert Menzies as Prime Minister of Australia. -
Holt announces Australian commitment in Vietnam, including conscripts
Holt announces the Australian commitment in South Vietnam will be Increased to a 4350-man task force, and will include conscripts. -
The Battle of Long Tan
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PM increases number of Australian troops
The Prime Minister announces an increase of 1700 to Australia’s commitment in South Vietnam, including a third infantry battalion and a tank squadron. -
Prime Minister goes missing
Prime Minister Harold Holt missing, presumed drowned off Portsea in Victoria. His body is never recovered. -
John Grey Gorton takes over as Prime Minister
John Grey Gorton sworn in as Prime Minister. -
PM indicates Australia will not increase commitment in Vietnam
Prime Minister Gorton indicates that Australia will not increase its commitment to Vietnam. -
The Battle of Coral & Balmoral
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The Battle of Binh Bah
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Ho Chi Minh Dies
Ho Chi Minh dies in Hanoi, aged 79. -
First Moratorium March
Around 120,000 Anti-Vietnam war protesters throughout Australia stage the first protest march . -
William McMahon replaces Gorton as Prime Miniser
Sir William McMahon replaces Gorton as Liberal leader and Prime Minister. -
ALP elected as government
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Conscription Ends
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Last Australian Troops to leave Vietnam
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Australia completely withdraws from Vietnam
Withdrawing the Australian Embassy in Saigon, Australia completely withdraws from Vietnam on ANZAC day.
