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Memorial Articles

The Memorial boasts a staff of subject specialists in all aspects of military history and museum practice.

Our articles and our Encyclopedia allow subject specialists to share their knowledge on Australian military history.
They also provide a way for us to take a closer look at the people and the stories behind the history and our museum collection. 

 

Flight Lieutenant Murray David Haines

Duty to Country, Devotion to Family

18 March 2025

Two-year-old Shirley Elizabeth Haines’ world changed after her father enlisted for service in 1942. During his time away from home, Haines wrote letters about his wartime experiences with the intention to fill his daughter’s imagination with excitement and wonder.

Members of 3AMC at Nadzab base prepare supplies for delivery. New Guinea, May 1944

Delivering the goods in hard places: the work of 3 Air Maintenance Company during the Second World War

11 March 2025

In New Guinea during the Second World War, non-combat support units delivered essential supplies including weapons, rations, and medical supplies to Allied combat forces in remote and demanding terrain.

Sergeant Charles Johns MM, H05560

"In years to come, I can say I was the first man of the 37th Battalion to enter the front line”

13 February 2025

Charles Herbert Johns was a prolific diarist. Within 16 months, he had filled four notebooks with his experiences and observations of life and service in the Australian Imperial Force.

Studio portrait of then-Sergeant William Symons in c.1914, P02939.002

The Heroic Tragedy of William Symons VC

07 February 2025

The Memorial recently acquired an illuminated testimonial presented in 1916 by the Brunswick City Council to Captain William Symons, a Gallipoli recipient of the Victoria Cross.

New Main Entrance Foyer

Prime Minister opens new Main Entrance ‘for all’

04 February 2025

The Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has marked a major milestone at the Australian War Memorial by officially opening the new Main Entrance

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Glass sculptural installation by local artist, Annette Blair

03 February 2025

The new installations, hand-made by Annette Blair at Glassworks Canberra, transform the newly constructed spiral stairwells into a place of remembrance and peace.

Places of Pride film wall

Places of Pride: a new cinematic film sits in the heart of the New Main Entrance foyer

03 February 2025

The Australian War Memorial’s new Main Entrance now features a cinematic short film showcasing the diversity of memorials across Australia that honour the service and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans.

Two mules carrying field gun ammunition across muddy country unsuitable for normal transport. H08966

Harnessing the Horsepower of Mules on the Western Front

16 January 2025

While much has been written about Simpson’s donkey, the role of his close cousin – the mule – has not been given as much attention. Mules were extremely useful modes of transport on the Western Front.

Paybook photograph of NX31849 Private Percy Romer Addison

New in the Second World War Galleries

13 January 2025

Twenty new and unique objects from the Research Centre’s collections have been placed on display in the Second World War Galleries.

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