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Dispatch of solodiers to Vietnam
The Prime Minister announces the dispatch of an infantry battalion to South Vietnam, with an armoured personnel carrier (APC) troop, a signals troop and a logistic support company. -
Increase of Task Force in South Vietnam
Holt announces the Australian commitment in South Vietnam will be Increased to a 4350-man task force, and will include conscripts. -
Harold Holt goes Missing
Prime Minister Harold Holt missing, presumed drowned off Portsea in Victoria. His body is never recovered. -
The Battle of Coral & Balmoral
The Battle for Fire Support Base (FSB) Coral begins with an enemy attack that overruns 1 RAR Mortar Platoon and captures one of 102 Field Battery’s gun pits -
The Battle of Binh Bah
Two companies from 5 RAR ( Royal Australian Regiment) , supported by APC ( Armored Personnel Carrier) and Tank troops and Australian helicopter gunships, engage in house-to-house fighting to clear the town of a strong force of NVA regulars. -
100,000 People Match
About 100,000 people take part in a second moratorium march. -
110,000 Demonstraters in State Capitals
Third and last of the big anti-war rallies. About 110,000 demonstrate in State capitals. -
Peace Agreement
USA and North Vietnam sign a peace agreement.
