Indigenous Service

Disclaimer:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people please be advised that the following site and pages contain the names, images and objects of deceased persons.

This list has been created to provide information about people of Indigenous descent who enlisted for service in conflicts including the Boer war, The First World War, the Second World War, the Korea War, and the Vietnam War. 
This acknowledgement of service is part of the ongoing process of recognition and reconciliation.

Background

For the purposes of this list, the term Indigenous is understood as referring to the Indigenous peoples of territories administered and/or occupied by Australian forces: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islanders, South Sea islanders and Papuans.

The inclusion of words, terms or descriptions from historical records reflects the social and political attitudes of the period in which they were written. The memorial apologises for any distress that may occur.

All reasonable care has been taken in compiling this information; details have been taken from publically available records, including state and national archives, newspaper articles, genealogical material, family memorabilia, and oral histories. Discrepancies may exist; readers are strongly encouraged to contact the memorial if they have information that may improve the accuracy and completeness of the list.

Contact: Michael.Bell@awm.gov.au

Ph: (02) 6243 4406