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.
Australians and New Zealanders who served on the Serbian Front of the First World War
Australian and New Zealanders who served on the Serbian Front of the First World War.
For most Australians and New Zealanders, the focal points of the war were Gallipoli, Palestine, and France and Belgium on the Western Front. However, the war was also fought in a number of other theatres, including the Balkans.
Remembering Cecil Healy
“Cecil Healy had no love of the military, no desire to fight, but he recognised that his values and his freedom were threatened.”
Winged warriors
In the peace and quiet of the Hall of Memory, a pigeon has been busy preparing for new life in a place that commemorates death, sacrifice and renewal.
Love that body, what's the ARN?
Read about the Army Vehicle Registration Books used in tracking the providence of vehicles
'He saved me'
Theogene Ngamije was just a small boy when a simple act of kindness by an Australian peacekeeper changed his life.
Eyewitness accounts of Private Errol Noack's wounding
The following eyewitness accounts have been provided by two men who served in the same section as Private Errol Noack, both of whom were with him when he was shot and mortally wounded.
Hospitality partner Trippas White Group wins ACT award
The Australian War Memorial’s hospitality partner Trippas White Group is in the running for a national award for excellence after taking out the top prize for venue caterer at the 2019 ACT Savour Restaurant and Catering Awards for Excellence.