The Memorial is honoured to be able to share the stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. New articles will be published in the lead up to and surrounding NAIDOC Week 8 - 15 November 2020.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people please be aware that some resources contain images and names of deceased persons.
14 December 2018
While Melissa Smith knew her great-grandfather was considered one of the finest shearers of the 20th century, little was known about his brother who served during the First World War.
21 July 2020
The Australian War Memorial is asking for help to identify Indigenous soldiers who served on Gallipoli.
16 September 2019
Erin Vink’s great-uncle John Henry Sharpe enlisted for service during the Second World War at the age of 35, but he had a secret.
10 November 2020
Major General Marcus Thompson always knew his great-great uncle fought and died during the First World War, but the details of his ancestry were far less clear.
06 June 2018
Mary Cubillo was just 10 years old when her family was evacuated from Darwin during the Second World War.
01 June 2020
When Pat Sullivan was captured during the Fall of Singapore, he quickly realised he would need a hobby to help calm his mind and combat depression.
