In 1967 Hobart was involved in operations in the waters off Vietnam. She was awarded the USN. commendation, which reads as follows:

The Secretary of the Navy takes great pleasure in commending HMAS Hobart [D39] for services set forth in the following:

For exceptional Meritorious service during the period 10th March to 20th September , 1967, while engaged in Combat Operations in direct support of Free World Obectives in South East Asia.
As an element of Task Unit 70.80 9 HMAS Hobart provided Naval Gunfire Support for United States and Allied Forces ashore in the Republic of Vietnam and as an element of Task Group 77.1 in the Gulf of Tonkin, , supported Naval Operations against North Vietnamese logistic groups and lines of communication.
Undeterred by frequent, vigorous, accurate enemy shore fire, Hobart was responsible for the destruction of numerous enemy installations , earning an enviable reputation as an Aggressive, Eager and Dauntless Member of the US. 7th Fleet.

The outstanding Team Work, courage and professionalism , displayed by Hobart Officers and Men reflect great credit upon themselves and the Royal Australian Navy and were in keeping with the Highest Traditions of the Naval Service.

Bob