Explore more than 7,000 objects on display from the National Collection. The Memorial's galleries and exhibitions explore Australia's involvement in major conflicts and help to tell Australia’s …

Born and raised in Mackay, Queensland, Judith joined the WRANS at the age of 18, inspired by her family’s history of military service. Her father had served in the Royal Australian Air Force …

The Dawn Service. It is often suggested that the Dawn Service observed on Anzac Day has its origins in a military routine still followed by the Australian Army. The half-light of dawn was one …

Researching Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander military service; Researching names on an honour board ; Local information sources about Australians at war

Entry to the Australian War Memorial is free and tickets are not required. Opening hours. Galleries: 10 am to 4 pm daily (closed Christmas Day). Last Post Ceremony: Ceremony …

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 …

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 …

Car. Free visitor parking is available in the P1 and P2 visitor carparks. P1 Visitor Carpark is located underneath Poppy’s Cafe (access via Fairbairn Avenue).. EV charging points are …

Remembering 1942: The end of the Kokoda campaign. On this day in 1942 Australian troops were closing on Kokoda, the village on the northern side of the Owen Stanley Range which …

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 …