I.Australia:Foreign Relations Australia's involvement in the Vietnam 17.000 Australians served in the Korean War between 1950 and 1953, War,beginning with a small commitment and they suffered 339 dead,and 1200 of 30 military advisors in 1962,increased wounded. to 7,672 Australian personnel. I. Australia: Foreign Relations 17,000 Australians served in the Korean War between 1950 and 1953, and they suffered 339 dead, and 1200 wounded. Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War, beginning with a small commitment of 30 military advisors in 1962, increased to 7,672 Australian personnel