Two-year-old Shirley Elizabeth Haines’ world changed after her father enlisted for service in 1942. For the next three years ...

Place Oceania: New Guinea1, Papua New Guinea, Papua, Port Moresby ...

The Australian War Memorial in Canberra will commemorate the service and sacrifice of Korumburra resident Pilot Officer Samuel Whiteside at the Last Post Ceremony on Saturday 29 March 2025. “Samuel ...

Eighty years ago, on 15 August 1945, Emperor Hirohito publicly announced Japan’s acceptance of the Allies’ terms and Japan’s surrender. Nazi Germany had surrendered to the Allies three months earlier.

It is a great pleasure to be here for this opening reception. While Prime Minister Anthony Albanese performed the ‘official’ opening of the Main Entrance in February, tonight’s reception is another ...

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The Memorial’s collection contains approximately 9,000 historic films, and 8,000 sound files encompassing 6,000 oral histories. Our podcasts also highlight our military history, tell stories of ...

To mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Pacific and the end of the Second World War – 15 August 1945 – the Memorial will be sharing stories, photos and information about Australian service.

The Summer Vacation Scholarship Scheme provides an exciting opportunity for students hoping to make history their career. Summer Scholars will: Acquire skills in public history by working with staff ...

Note Includes bibliographical references (p. 256-258). Reprint of article from Journal of contemporary Asia, v. 23, no. 2 (1993).

Author Australia. Royal Australian Air Force. Elementary Flying Training School.; ...