Australian Embassy Guard Platoon, Saigon
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The Australian Embassy Guard Platoon, Saigon was an Australian Army unit assigned to protect the Australian embassy in South Vietnam. The platoon was established in March 1972 as the Guard and Escort Platoon, and was redesignated in December that year. The Australian Embassy Guard Platoon, Saigon was disbanded at the end of June 1973. It was the final Australian Army unit to serve in South Vietnam.
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Australian Embassy Guard Platoon, Saigon | |
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Active | 1972–1973 |
Branch | Australian Army |
Role | Embassy security |
Size | Initially up to 27 soldiers, later reduced |
Location | Australian Embassy, Saigon |
Engagements | Vietnam War |
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