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Rare postcards shine a new light on Indigenous soldiers service
On a cold Sunday morning in late May 2024, Jeannie Lister and her husband Ron came across a stall specialising in antique and ...
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Upcoming Last Post Ceremonies
Your generous donation will be used to ensure the memory of our Defence Forces and what they have done for us, and what they continue to do for our freedom remains – today and into the future.
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The unit that became a community: 1 Australian Logistic Support Group during the Vietnam War
The Australian Army set up 1 Australian Logistics Support Group (1ALSG) at Vung Tau to provide support for the inland ...
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Warrant Officer Class 2 Keith Payne
Keith Payne was born at Ingham, Queensland, on 30 August 1933. He attended Ingham State School and afterwards became an apprentice cabinet-maker. During this time he also served with the 31st ...
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Media Releases
Installation of glass has begun at the Oculus above the new southern entrance of the Australian War Memorial. The glass has completed its long sea… ...
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Major General Neville Reginald Howse
Neville Howse was born on 26 October 1863 at Stogursey, Somerset, in England. He was educated at Fullard's House School, Taunton, before studying medicine at London Hospital. Howse migrated to New ...
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Rutherford Camp
Located near Maitland, in the Hunter Valley in New South Wales, the Rutherford area was first used for training by the citizens force in the years prior to the First World War. It remained in use ...
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Gold crucifix and chain : Lieutenant H N Bott, 4 Division Artillery, AIF
Chisel engraved gold crucifix and chain. The cross is in the shape of a French cross botonne (also known as a cross treflee). The front of the cross has been elaborately engraved at the end of each ...
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Indigenous Soldiers of the First World War and the Stolen Generation
In 1914 the Australian government placed a call for volunteers to fight a predominantly European war in the interests of the ...
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Our Plans
Our new galleries will ensure we have the necessary space to tell our nation’s continuing service stories, for all generations of visitors, as they commemorate and understand Australia’s experience of ...
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Group portrait of the Commanding Officer and other officers of the 3rd Battalion, AIF, at ...
Group portrait of the Commanding Officer and other officers of the 3rd Battalion, AIF, at Kensington racecourse. Identified in the back row, from left to right: Lieutenant (Lt) Cedric Errol Meyer ...
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Clasp Knife
This knife features all stainless construction with the following implements: sheepsfoot blade, can opener, screwdriver, marlin spike and bail. Markings - 5110-66-013-1930; 8/1983; SHELHAM; STAINLESS ...