The following is a list of RAN ships and Units allotted for duty in the operational area of Vietnam (Item 8 of Schedule 2 to the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986). The list is neither exhaustive nor exclusive and is to be used only as a guide in accordance with the 'Best Evidence' policy.
SHIPPERIOD
BRISBANE — 20. 3.69 - 13.10.69
16. 3.71 - 11.10.71
HOBART — 7. 3.67 - 27. 9.67
22. 3.68 - 11.10.68
16. 3.70 - 9.10.70
PERTH — 2. 9.67 - 10. 4.68
19. 9.68 - 12. 4.69
14. 9.70 - 8. 4.71
VENDETTA — 15. 9.69 - 11. 4.70
(see also Schedule 2)
UNIT
CLEARANCE DIVING TEAM (CDT)3
Contingent 1* 5. 2.67 - 29. 8.67
Contingent 2* 12. 8.67 - 11. 3.68
Contingent 3* 11. 2.68 - 3. 9.68
Contingent 4* 12. 8.68 - 4. 3.69
Contingent 5* 10. 2.69 - 21. 8.69
Contingent 6* 12. 8.69 - 10. 3.70
Contingent 7* 10. 3.70 - 29.10.70
Contingent 8 14.10.70 - 5. 5.71
RAN HELICOPTER FLIGHT VIETNAM (RANHFV)
Contingent 1*15.10.67 - 17.10.68
Contingent 2* 9. 9.68 - 11. 9.69
Contingent 3* 9. 9.69 - 10. 9.70
Contingent 4* 9. 9.70 - 16. 6.71
RAN ELEMENT OF NO.9 SQUADRON RAAF1968 - 1969**
NAVAL STAFF OFFICE, HEADQUARTERS
AUSTRALIAN FORCE VIETNAM (NSO, HQAFV)1968 - 1971*
SEA TRANSPORT OFFICERSVarious years **
DETACHED MEDICAL OFFICERSVarious years **
CHAPLAINSVarious years **
MISCELLANEOUS PERSONNELVarious years **
* These are the dates applicable to the main body of the particular contingent.
** Personnel posted individually.
Allotment periods are from the date of departure from Australia to the date of return to Australia.