Indigenous Stories
The Memorial is honoured to be able to share the stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
How embroidery helped Pat Sullivan survive the war
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.
Proclamation board, Tasmanian frontier era
The Australian War Memorial recently acquired a lithograph of an early piece of government propaganda from colonial Van Diemen’s Land (Tasmania).
Do you know who this soldier is?
The Australian War Memorial is looking for help to identify a soldier whose photograph was found in South Australia.
'It’s pretty inspiring'
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.
Fighting for Country
Timothy Hughes was awarded the Military Medal for conspicuous gallantry and bravery during the bitter fighting at Buna.
Researching Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander defence force service
The Australian War Memorial has devoted considerable effort over the years to collecting information and displayable items that reflect the service of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and women in the Australian defence forces.
Leading from the front
Since the formation of the Australian Defence Force in 1901 many thousands of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians have enlisted and served in all three defence services.
Brothers in arms
Harold West and George Leonard were best mates who did everything together.
'Treated like an outcast'
In late 1952, Desmond Parfitt attempted to order some sandwiches from a shop in the West Australian town of Williams. Despite the fact that he was wearing his uniform and service medals, he was refused service and “treated like an outcast”.