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Fifty years ago, on Christmas Day 1974, Judith Rowe stood in shock, staring at the collapsed building where she had sought shelter. The roof was gone, the structure reduced to rubble.
Researching a person - Australian War Memorial
Researching Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander military service; Researching names on an honour board ; Local information sources about Australians at war
Plan your visit - Australian War Memorial
Includes access to Aircraft Hall, Hall of Valour, First World War Galleries, Second World War Galleries and the Commemorative Area (includes the Hall of Memory, Roll of Honour, Pool of Reflection and Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier). Please note, 'G for George' is currently not on display in ...
Visit - Australian War Memorial
Opening hours. Galleries: 10 am to 4 pm daily. Last Post Ceremony: Entry at 4 pm, ceremony commences at 4.30 pm (last admittance at 4.20 pm).. View all opening hours. Tickets. You need a free two-hour timed ticket to visit the Galleries and Commemorative Area.
Second World War, 1939-1945 - Australian War Memorial
Overview. Australian military history overview: Second World War, 1939–45. Nominal rolls. The Department of Veteran's Affairs created the World War 2 Nominal Roll, which provides the following details:. Service number
First World War, 1914-1918 - Australian War Memorial
Overview. Australian military history overview: First World War, 1914-1918. Nominal rolls. Nominal rolls are lists of those who served, which often include useful information to research an individual further such as service number and unit.
First World War 1914–18 - Australian War Memorial
Summary. Australia’s involvement in the First World War began when Britain and Germany went to war on 4 August 1914, and both Prime Minister Joseph Cook and Opposition Leader Andrew Fisher, who were in the midst of an election campaign, pledged full support for Britain.
Official Histories, Rolls & Unit Diaries - Australian War Memorial
Within the Memorial's collection, there are a number of standout items which hold a wealth of useful information for all types of research. These records hold in depth, often first-hand, accounts of the operations in which Australian have been involved.
Photos - Australian War Memorial
The Memorial has an extensive collection of photographs and photographic material. The project is digitising photographic negatives made of glass, nitrate and acetate that are at risk of deterioration.
Personal service records: Australian service - Australian War …
Service records, also known as dossiers, are the authoritative source of information about an individual's military service. Service records contain information about them on enlistment and throughout their military service.