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.
From Anguish To Art
Veteran, war widow, mother, advocate and artist are some of the titles Kathryn (Kat) Rae holds. Beyond these labels she exemplifies courage, resilience and determination.
New in the First World War Galleries
On your next visit to the Australian War Memorial you may notice some different items in Australia in the Great War, the Memorial’s First World War galleries.
Private McCorkell’s South African War
Private John McCorkell's diary, which was donated to the Memorial, records his experiences serving with the 5th Victorian Mounted Rifles in the Boer War, 1899–1902.
Seeking copyright holders
The Memorial is seeking permission from the copyright holders to publish the collections listed below.
Seeking copyright holders
The Memorial is seeking permission from the copyright holders to publish the collections listed below.
The Road to La Dolce Vita
While most of us are familiar with the harrowing experiences of Australian prisoners of war abroad, knowledge of those held in prisoner of war camps in Australia is far less common.
The Loss of Lark Force
At its closest point, New Guinea is 160 km from the Australian mainland. During the Second World War, it was of strategic importance to Australian security.
The revelations of family history research
Do you have a family anecdote about something that happened to a relative or ancestor during the First or Second World War? It might be possible to find more about your relative’s service.
Volunteers find document providing fresh information on Gallipoli landings
Due to the careful attention of Memorial volunteers in the Official Records section, a previously inaccessible report of the landings at Anzac Cove of 25 April 1915 and first week of the campaign has been uncovered.