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.
Remembering 1942: The Battles on Timor
Originally presented by Brad Manera, Military Historian, Australian War Memorial, on Saturday 23 February 2002 beside the Roll of Honour at the Memorial, as part of the Roll of Honour Talks series.
Remembering 1942: The Fall of Singapore
Originally presented by Dr Chris Coulthard-Clark from the Memorial's Military History Section, on Friday 15 February 2002 beside the Roll of Honour at the Memorial, as part of the Roll of Honour Talks series.
Remembering 1942: The defence of the 'Malay barrier'
We stand here by the Roll of Honour to remember those who died in the defence of New Britain and Ambon and in the aftermath of those defeats. We do so not with any sense of embarrassment but with a profound sympathy for those who suffered and died during the darkest days of the Second World War in south-east Asia.
AWM 60th Anniversary
The Memorial's Principal Historian, Dr Peter Stanley presented, "The Memorial and its People", on Sunday, 11 November 2001 as part of the Memorial's 60th anniversary celebrations.
Conservation of an Imperial German Pith Helmet
Learn more about the conservation and repair of a damaged 1890's German Pith helmet
First Aboriginal commissioned officer – Reginald Saunders
Many thousands of Australian Aboriginals have enlisted and served in Australia’s defence forces since 1901, and several have won decorations, but the first to be promoted to a commissioned rank was Reg Saunders of Victoria.
Conservation of the 49th Battalion Regimental Colours
Learn about the repairing and conserving of the 49th Battalion Regimental colours