VIETNAM 1969-72

HMAS Jeparit was awarded the battle honour VIETNAM 1969-72 for 43 voyages in support of Australian operations in Vietnam, where she steamed over 410,000 miles and carried some 175,000 dead-weight tons of cargo including such varied items as canteen stores, ammunition, stores for civil aid and Centurion tanks.

HMAS Jeparit made 43 voyages in support of Australian operations in Vietnam, steaming over 410,000 miles during that time

Australia's Naval Commitment in the Vietnam Operational Area

All HMA ships, Fleet Air Arm squadrons and operational units allotted for duty in this area during Australia's naval commitment to the Vietnam War are:

HMA Ships

• Boonaroo (1967)
• Brisbane (II) (1969-71)
• Hobart (II) (1967-70)
• Jeparit (1969-72)
• Perth (II) (1967-71)
• Sydney (III) (1965-72)
• Vendetta (II) (1969-70)

Fleet Air Arm Squadrons

• 723 Squadron
• 725 Squadron
• 817 Squadron

Clearance Diving Teams (CDT)

• CDT One
• CDT Three

Note: CDT Three award to be carried by CDTs One and Two whose members comprised this unit, in keeping with current practice.