508 - 478 Army - 14 RAAF - 9 NAVY - 7 civillians - 6 servicemen were also declared missing in action. It is believed that they were killed but it has never been confirmed.
Many Australians men rushed to join the army and help the motherland (England). most Australians had a fierce loyalty to the empire. When Great Britain called they wasted no tome to come to her aid.
about 5 million got killed in WWII
about 9 million German soldiers were killed
Approximately 416,000 Australians enlisted to serve in World War I, which represented about one in five of the nation's population at the time. Of those who enlisted, around 330,000 served overseas, and more than 60,000 lost their lives during the conflict. The war had a profound impact on Australia, shaping its national identity and commemoration practices.
In 1961 and in 1962, Ngo Dinh Diem, leader of the government in South Vietnam, repeatedly asked for assistance from America and its allies to help its security. Australia eventually accepted and sent 30 military advisers from the Australian Army Training Team to Vietnam. These advisors were experts in jungle warfare and helped the US and South Vietnamese troops significantly. By 1965 it was obvious that South Vietnam could not beat the communists, so America sent over 200,000 more troops and requested more support from its allies (Australia).
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Over 58,000 US Servicemen were killed in the Vietnam War.
1972.
About 1962.
If your question is about the youngest US Servicemen killed in Vietnam; See: Statistics About the Vietnam War (on line); Recommended by the History Channel.
list of navy physicians killed in vietnam
17,501.
521 dead; 3,000 wounded .
See website: Statistics About the Vietnam War.
They protested the draft.
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