How many casualties did Australia have?
Deaths as a result of service with Australian units
| Conflict | Dates of conflict | Number of deaths |
|---|---|---|
| First World War | 4 August 1914 to 31 March 1921 | 61,645 |
| Second World War | 3 September 1939 to 30 June 1947 | 39,654 |
| Australia (North Queensland Coast, bomb and mine clearance) | 1947–50 | 4 |
| Japan (British Commonwealth Occupation Force) | 1947-52 | 29 |
Who was the first Australian killed in Vietnam?
Warrant Officer Class Two Kevin Conway, of the AATTV, was killed on 6 July 1964, side by side with Master Sergeant Gabriel Alamo of the USSF, during a sustained Viet Cong attack on Nam Dong Special Forces Camp, becoming Australia’s first battle casualty.
Was Long Tan An ambush?
The forced evacuation of Long Tan and Long Phuoc had curtailed the Viet Cong who regarded it as a liberated area, and it was chosen as the ambush site to demonstrate to the local population that they were still able to operate despite the Australian presence.
How many Australian soldiers died in Anzac?
Other than the Victoria Cross, it was the only honour able to be granted to a man killed in action. Of the 60,000 Australians who died in the Great War, only about 220 were accorded this honour. Simpson’s medals are held by the Australian War Memorial.
What is Australia’s longest war?
the war in Afghanistan
Australia has ended a 20-year military commitment to the war in Afghanistan after the final troops left the war-torn country. Australia has ended a 20-year military commitment to the war in Afghanistan after the final troops left the war-torn country.
How many Australian soldiers died Gallipoli?
The whole Gallipoli operation, however, cost 26,111 Australian casualties, including 8,141 deaths. Despite this, it has been said that Gallipoli had no influence on the course of the war.
How many Australians died in the Vietnam War?
For details of the total number of Australians who died during the Vietnam War, 1962- 1975, please refer to Deaths as a result of service with Australian units. Note: The total of 500 deaths comprises 426 battle casualties and 74 non-battle casualties.
Which country suffered the most casualties in the Vietnam War?
The war persisted from 1955 to 1975 and most of the fighting took place in South Vietnam; accordingly it suffered the most casualties. The war also spilled over into the neighboring countries of Cambodia and Laos which also endured casualties from aerial and ground fighting.
Where can I find a history of Australian military operations in Vietnam?
Australian Military Operations in Vietnam. Canberra: Army History Unit, Australian War Memorial. ISBN 1-876439-10-6. Stephens, Alan (2006). The Royal Australian Air Force: A History (Paperback ed.). South Melbourne: Oxford University Press.
Where are the Vietnam War dead buried in Australia?
The official commemoration for each of the Vietnam War dead in Australia is either at the gravesite or crematorium or separately in a Garden of Remembrance, again at the choice of the next of kin.