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.
'It's very, very special to me: it just gives that sense of peace and calm'
Lady Hicks was just 12 years old when she attended the opening of the Australian War Memorial in Canberra on Remembrance Day 1941.
'I've been blessed'
As the world pauses to commemorate the centenary of the armistice that ended the First World War, Victoria Margaret Watt will celebrate her 100th birthday. Born on 11 November 1918, she was named Victoria in honour of the allied victory.
'He never forgot he was a Light Horseman'
When General Sir Harry Chauvel retired from the army in 1930, he had one simple request: to ride every day.
The Japanese midget submarine’s 4,000km journey to Canberra
From Sydney Harbour to Mount Ainslie, the wreck of a Japanese Submarine took the long way around.
Remembering Harry Willis
Harry Willis was a fresh-faced teenager from country Victoria who went off to fight during the First World War.
'This is who I am'
Ben Farinazzo is a tower of strength, but it’s his inner strength that shines through as he shares his own personal story in a bid to help others.