Uncovering the name and story of one of these individuals – Private Charlie Bob Ngakyunkwokka, who, in accordance with cultural protocols should be verbally referred to as “Waal Waal Ngakyunkwokka” ...

Each evening between sunset and sunrise names from the Australian War Memorial’s Roll of Honour are projected onto the façade of the Hall of Memory (the dome). The projections are a tribute to those ...

In simple terms, strategic bombing involves employing bombers to strike directly at key industrial, economic or political targets within an enemy's country which may affect its capacity to wage war, ...

REPORT (15P.) ENTITLED "IN APPRECIATION AND VALEDICTORY" BY BRIGADIER-GENERAL WILLIAMS RECALLING HIS 18 MONTH PERIOD AS ACTING COMMANDANT OF THE 3RD MILITARY DISTRICT BASED IN MELBOURNE. HE DESCRIBES ...

Five pocket, British 1903 pattern, brown leather cartridge bandolier. This pattern of bandolier was worn as part of the basic equipment of the Australian infantryman from 1903 until 1941. During the ...

The markings on this rifle indicate that it was manufactured at the Birmingham Small Arms factory at Shirley in England (M 47 C) and set up as a sniper rifle by Holland and Holland of London, England ...

2024 is the fifth iteration of the Napier Waller Art Prize, which encourages artistic excellence and raises awareness of the experiences and talent of service personnel. This online exhibition ...

The Australian War Memorial acknowledges the traditional custodians of country throughout Australia. We recognise their continuing connection to land, sea and waters. We pay our respects to elders ...

This 31-minute film explores the Memorial’s National Collection, galleries and Commemorative Area, and presents insights into Australia’s wartime and peacekeeping experiences. Through personal stories ...

The Australian War Memorial is committed to supporting the employment and career development of people with disability. Our participation in APS RecruitAbility means we will progress an applicant with ...

Collection of papers of General Sir John Monash, chiefly 1914-1919 covering his wartime military career and his related activities as Director-General, Repatriation and Demobilisation from 1918-1919.

After a surrender to the Japanese during the Battle of Ambon, the small force of about 300 men defending the airfield at Laha were summarily executed by their captors, and buried in mass graves. The ...