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Advisors Sent To Vietnam By Defence Minister.
The Defence Minister Reginald Townley declared Australia's intention to sent 30 military advisors to Saigon. The first advisors arrive in August. -
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Australia's Involvement in the Vietnam War
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Australia's First Vietnam War Casualty
Warrant Officer 2nd Class, Kevin Conway becomes first Australian soldier to die in Vietnam as a result of enemy action. -
Menzies Announces National Service
Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies reintroduces national service throughout Australia. He makes it clear that opposition to the war is not an excuse for refusing to fight. -
HMAS Sydney Goes To Vietnam Carrying Australian Troops
HMAS Sydney beaches at Vung Tau Harbour, unloading hundreds of Australian Troops. -
65 Arrested In Anti War Demonstration
An anti war demonstration in Sydney results in the arrest of 65 protestors. -
Australian Soldier Recieves VC
Warrant Officer 2nd Class, Kevin Wheatley refuses to leave his friend behind. It earns his Australia's highest military decoration. -
Tet Offensive Launched By North
The Tet offensive is launched by over 40000 North Vietnamese soldiers. Though it is fought off, the attitude by allied governments and their civilians is changed forever. -
Battle Of Coral And Balmoral
The fight for an artillery base named coral results in the deaths of 15 Australians and 56 wounded. -
Battle Of Binh Ba
Heavy fighting with Australian soldiers takes place in and around the town of Binh Bah. The town is destroyed and one hundred locals die for the loss of one Australian. -
Ho Chi Minh Dies
Ho Chi Minh, leader of the North Vietnamese nation, dies in Hanoi aged 79. -
Second Moratorium March
About 100000 people take part in the second moratorium march protesting the Vietnam War. -
PM Cuts Australian Force Numbers In Vietnam
In August 1971, Prime Minister McMahon announces the withdrawl of most of Australia's troops fighting in Vietnam. -
End To Conscription
The newly elected Labour Party fulfils its election promise by stopping conscription and releasing prisoners gaoled for resisting conscription. -
Whitlam Ends Australia's Involvement In Vietnam
Australia begins the process of sending her remaining troops in Vietnam home.
