VIETNAM 1967-71
HMAS Perth (II) was awarded the battle honour VIETNAM 1967-71 for two deployments to Vietnam where she served as a unit of the US Seventh Fleet operating off the coast of Vietnam providing naval gunfire support to land forces. The ship was awarded the United States Navy Unit Commendation following her first deployment, and the United States Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation after her second deployment.
Perth (II) steamed over 149,000 miles on active service during the Vietnam War, fired some 30,711 five-inch rounds and came under fire on five occasions.
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
Clearance Diving Teams (CDT)
Note: CDT Three award to be carried by CDTs One and Two whose members comprised this unit, in keeping with current practice.
