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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 continuing story of service, sacrifice and military history.
The Anzac Day Tradition - Australian War Memorial
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 of the times favoured for launching an attack. Soldiers in defensive positions were woken in the dark before dawn, so by the time first light crept across the battlefield they were awake, alert, and ...
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 ...
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
Gallipoli – the sources - Australian War Memorial
Almost every Australian has some knowledge of the Gallipoli campaign. It is taught in school, and stories about Anzac abound. Many people, however, would be unaware of the sheer volume of material that has been published about Gallipoli.
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.
Anzac spirit - Australian War Memorial
The Word “Anzac” The word “Anzac” has been a part of Australian thought, language, and life since 25 April 1915. Devised by a signaler in Egypt as a useful acronym for “Australian and New Zealand Army Corps,” it quickly became a word with many uses and meanings.
Kokoda Trail Campaign - Australian War Memorial
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 gave its name to one of the epic battles of the war in the Pacific.
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