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Australia in the Vietnam War
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30 Army Adivsors Sent
Minster of defence, Athol Townley decided to send 30 Army advisors to South Vietnam. -
Arrival of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam
Australia's trained troops arrived in South Vietnam to commence in the war. -
First Australian to die in Vietnam War
Advisor Sergeant William Hacking became the first Australian to die in Vietnam when his weapon accidentally discharges. -
Advisors increased to 83
Minister for defence announces that advisers in Vietnam will be increased to 83. -
Selective conscription introduced
Selctive conscription introduced for 20 year-old's. -
Protests in the streets of Sydney and Melbourne
US President Johnson visits Australia. While in Australia, the public community protest against fighting in the Vietnam War, on the streets of Sydney and Melbourne. -
John Gorton Announces
John Gorton announces that Australia will not increase its commitment to Vietnam. -
200,000 people march
On the streets of Australia, people marched in protest against Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War. -
Final protest against war
The final protest held in cities all around Australia. 110,000 demonstraters. -
Australian forces to come home
The Whitlam Labor government won the election due to the promise of bringing home the Australian's who fought in the Vietname War.
