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.
'I knew there was a fair chance I would be killed, but I thought it was the right thing to do'
Bruce Cameron was 22 years old when he climbed out of his Centurion tank and risked his life to save a soldier who had been severely wounded and was in danger of being killed.
The Australian War Memorial, 80 years on.
The Memorial is more than a monument. Inside the sandstone building, with its copper-clad dome, selections from a vast National Collection of war relics, official and private records, art, photographs, film and sound are employed to tell the story of the Australian nation's experience in two world wars, regional conflicts, and international peacekeeping.
'We were as surprised as the enemy were'
The Centurion tanks were smashing their way through the jungle as part of Operation Overlord when there was a small ‘puff’ of white smoke, just above ground level. For a split second, Bruce Cameron was reminded of what can happen when a tank crushes a rock. But then he heard the bang.
Ask a Conservator
Conservators around the world answer questions about their work on Ask a Conservator Day.
'A tank in action is not a piece of engineering, it is the beating heart of its crew'
When Bruce Cameron MC looks at the Centurion tank outside the Australian War Memorial, the memories come flooding back.
Hard Road to Pakchon
In their first duty, the Australians of 3RAR proved their mettle alongside their British comrades.
New Zealand Wars - National Day of Commemoration
28th of October marks New Zealand’s fourth observance of the National Day of Commemoration for the New Zealand Wars (Te Pūtake o Te Riri, He Rā Maumahara).
Australia and the Arab Uprising 1916–1918
On the 28th of October 1918 the flag of the Arab Revolt – also known as the flag of the Hejaz – was raised for the first time over the village of Amman, the future capital of Jordan. Leading the honour guard were three officers and 50 men of the 1st Australian Light Horse Regiment.
Remembering Albert Ernest Manley
Albert Ernest Manley had been on the Western Front just over a month when he died during the freezing winter of 1917, leaving behind his wife and infant daughter.