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Category |
RAN | Army | RAAF | Total |
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Operational |
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| Fatal/MIA/Died of wounds | 6 | 390 | 6 | 402 |
| Non-fatal | 13 | 2026 | 30 | 2069 |
| Non-operational | ||||
| Fatal | 2 | 89 | 8 | 99 |
| Non-fatal | 59 | 3347 | 56 | 3462 |
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Total |
80 | 5852 | 100 | 6032 |
(Figures adapted from data provided in "Vietnam Revisited" published by Ryebuck Media, 1998 [page 19])
Compared with earlier conflicts, Australian wounded of the
Vietnam War were much more likely to survive. The combination of helicopter
evacuation ("dustoff") and proximity of excellent medical
facilities (the 1st Australian Field Hospital was based in Vung Tau) were
significant factors.
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