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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. 

 

Remembering 1942: The Fall of Singapore

Remembering 1942: The Fall of Singapore

15 February 2002

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'

Remembering 1942: The defence of the 'Malay barrier'

26 January 2002

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

AWM 60th Anniversary

11 November 2001

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.

damaged 1890's German Pith helmet

Conservation of an Imperial German Pith Helmet

31 July 2001

Learn more about the conservation and repair of a damaged 1890's German Pith helmet

First Aboriginal commissioned officer – Reginald Saunders

First Aboriginal commissioned officer – Reginald Saunders

31 July 2001

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

Conservation of the 49th Battalion Regimental Colours

31 July 2001

Learn about the repairing and conserving of the 49th Battalion Regimental colours

Montevideo Maru Media Assets

HMAS Sydney - 60 years on

A concert to create a deeper understanding of the Vietnam War through music.

The Vietnam Requiem

A concert to create a deeper understanding of the Vietnam War through music.

Vietnam Requiem brings together Australia’s leading composers and performing artists to create an unforgettable theatrical experience.

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Explore the Collection

Explore the Collection

Our collection contains a wealth of material to help you research and find your connection with the wartime experiences of the brave men and women who served in Australia’s military forces.

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Your generous donation will be used to ensure the memory of our Defence Forces and what they have done for us, and what they continue to do for our freedom remains – today and into the future.

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Places of Pride, the National Register of War Memorials, is a new initiative designed to record the locations and photographs of every publicly accessible memorial across Australia.

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The Australian War Memorial is open for visitors as we work to expand our galleries. All visitors require a free timed ticket to enter the Memorial Galleries and attend the Last Post Ceremony.

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