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Museum, archive, & memorial that aims to help people remember & understand the Australian experience of war.

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In the Last Post Ceremony for 30 August 2024, we remember and pay tribute to Trooper Robert Luff Isaac and his service in the First World War. A recording of this ceremony is available: brnw.ch/21wMc6T

In the Last Post Ceremony for 30 August 2024, we remember and pay tribute to Trooper Robert Luff Isaac and his service in the First World War. A recording of this ceremony is available: brnw.ch/21wMc6T
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Today marks Malaya and Borneo Veterans’ Day, where we commemorate those who served in the Malayan Emergency (1948–1960) and the Indonesian Confrontation (or Konfrontasi, 1962–1966). We pay tribute to the 61 Australians who lost their lives in these conflicts.

Today marks Malaya and Borneo Veterans’ Day, where we commemorate those who served in the Malayan Emergency (1948–1960) and the Indonesian Confrontation (or Konfrontasi, 1962–1966).

We pay tribute to the 61 Australians who lost their lives in these conflicts.
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In the Last Post Ceremony for 31 August 2024, we remember and pay tribute to Sergeant Keith Henry Ewald and his service in the Malayan Emergency. A recording of this ceremony is available: brnw.ch/21wMdZy

In the Last Post Ceremony for 31 August 2024, we remember and pay tribute to Sergeant Keith Henry Ewald and his service in the Malayan Emergency. A recording of this ceremony is available: brnw.ch/21wMdZy
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Happy Father's Day to all the dads and father figures today. Image: A sailor is greeted by his daughter upon the return of HMAS Melbourne and HMAS Hobart from Darwin. c. 1975. Maker: RAN Public Relations. NAVYM2473/04

Happy Father's Day to all the dads and father figures today.

Image: A sailor is greeted by his daughter upon the return of HMAS Melbourne and HMAS Hobart from Darwin. c. 1975. Maker: RAN Public Relations. NAVYM2473/04
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In the Last Post Ceremony for 1 September 2024, we remember and pay tribute to Lieutenant Charles Kemp Teasdale and his service in the Second World War. A recording of this ceremony is available: brnw.ch/21wMeYe

In the Last Post Ceremony for 1 September 2024, we remember and pay tribute to Lieutenant Charles Kemp Teasdale and his service in the Second World War. A recording of this ceremony is available: brnw.ch/21wMeYe
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In the Last Post Ceremony for 2 September 2024, we remember and pay tribute to Trooper Sydney James Crozier and his service in the First World War. A recording of this ceremony is available: brnw.ch/21wMgh0

In the Last Post Ceremony for 2 September 2024, we remember and pay tribute to Trooper Sydney James Crozier and his service in the First World War. A recording of this ceremony is available: brnw.ch/21wMgh0
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Vote for your favourite artwork in the 2024 Napier Waller Art Prize to win the People’s Choice Award. 🎨🖼️ Take a closer look at the fascinating people our artists captured and see if they win your vote. 🗳️ View the exhibition and vote now: brnw.ch/21wMhKz

Vote for your favourite artwork in the 2024 Napier Waller Art Prize to win the People’s Choice Award. 🎨🖼️

Take a closer look at the fascinating people our artists captured and see if they win your vote. 🗳️

View the exhibition and vote now: brnw.ch/21wMhKz
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In the Last Post Ceremony for 3 September 2024, we remember and pay tribute to Gunner Douglas St. Clair and his service in the Second World War. A recording of this ceremony is available: brnw.ch/21wMi0e

In the Last Post Ceremony for 3 September 2024, we remember and pay tribute to Gunner Douglas St. Clair and his service in the Second World War. A recording of this ceremony is available: brnw.ch/21wMi0e
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On this day in 1942, Corporal John Alexander French performed the actions at Milne Bay, New Guinea for which he was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross. Learn more: brnw.ch/21wMjH6

On this day in 1942, Corporal John Alexander French performed the actions at Milne Bay, New Guinea for which he was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross.

Learn more: brnw.ch/21wMjH6
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In the Last Post Ceremony for 4 September 2024, we remember and pay tribute to Private Maxwell Bourne Daniels and his service in the Second World War. A recording of this ceremony is available: brnw.ch/21wMk4q

In the Last Post Ceremony for 4 September 2024, we remember and pay tribute to Private Maxwell Bourne Daniels and his service in the Second World War. A recording of this ceremony is available: brnw.ch/21wMk4q
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This pigeon was awarded the Dickin Medal as a result of a flight he undertook through a severe tropical storm on 12 July 1945. 🎖️ Flying 65km in 50 minutes, the pigeon carried a rescue message from a floundering boat to Madang, allowing it to be salvaged.

This pigeon was awarded the Dickin Medal as a result of a flight he undertook through a severe tropical storm on 12 July 1945. 🎖️

Flying 65km in 50 minutes, the pigeon carried a rescue message from a floundering boat to Madang, allowing it to be salvaged.
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Vale Tim Bowden AM The Australian War Memorial recognises broadcaster, journalist, oral historian and author Tim Bowden, who died on Sunday aged 87. Read the dedication here: brnw.ch/21wMmhG

Vale Tim Bowden AM

The Australian War Memorial recognises broadcaster, journalist, oral historian and author Tim Bowden, who died on Sunday aged 87. 

Read the dedication here:
brnw.ch/21wMmhG
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In the Last Post Ceremony for 5 September 2024, we remember and pay tribute to Able Seaman Geoffrey Rosevear and his service in the Second World War. A recording of this ceremony is available: brnw.ch/21wMmxX

In the Last Post Ceremony for 5 September 2024, we remember and pay tribute to Able Seaman Geoffrey Rosevear and his service in the Second World War. A recording of this ceremony is available: brnw.ch/21wMmxX
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This improvised pullover was made by Bombardier Lionel Granville Burnett whilst he was a prisoner of war of the Japanese and kept it throughout his captivity. Burnett made the pullover from various materials whilst at 105 Kilometre Camp and working on the Thailand-Burma railway.

This improvised pullover was made by Bombardier Lionel Granville Burnett whilst he was a prisoner of war of the Japanese and kept it throughout his captivity. Burnett made the pullover from various materials whilst at 105 Kilometre Camp and working on the Thailand-Burma railway.
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In the Last Post Ceremony for 6 September 2024, we remember and pay tribute to Sapper Ernest Samuel Northey and his service in the First World War. A recording of this ceremony is available: brnw.ch/21wMoTS

In the Last Post Ceremony for 6 September 2024, we remember and pay tribute to Sapper Ernest Samuel Northey and his service in the First World War. A recording of this ceremony is available: brnw.ch/21wMoTS
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Dorothy Drain worked as a war correspondent at a time when women had limited opportunities in journalism. She travelled to Japan to report on the BCOF, was accredited as a correspondent for the Korean War, and covered Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War.

Dorothy Drain worked as a war correspondent at a time when women had limited opportunities in journalism. She travelled to Japan to report on the BCOF, was accredited as a correspondent for the Korean War, and covered Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War.
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In the Last Post Ceremony for 7 September 2024, we remember and pay tribute to Private Edward William Redfern and his service in the First World War. A recording of this ceremony is available: brnw.ch/21wMr75

In the Last Post Ceremony for 7 September 2024, we remember and pay tribute to Private Edward William Redfern and his service in the First World War. A recording of this ceremony is available: brnw.ch/21wMr75
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In the Last Post Ceremony for 8 September 2024, we remember and pay tribute to Squadron Leader James William McGilvray and his service in the Second World War. A recording of this ceremony is available: brnw.ch/21wMsi2

In the Last Post Ceremony for 8 September 2024, we remember and pay tribute to Squadron Leader James William McGilvray and his service in the Second World War. A recording of this ceremony is available: brnw.ch/21wMsi2
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In March 1919, the Australian government announced that it would give a £10,000 prize for the first successful flight from England to Australia. Brothers Ross and Keith Smith and their mechanics James Bennett and Wally Shiers, won flying a Vickers Vimy two-engine former bomber.

In March 1919, the Australian government announced that it would give a £10,000 prize for the first successful flight from England to Australia.

Brothers Ross and Keith Smith and their mechanics James Bennett and Wally Shiers, won flying a Vickers Vimy two-engine former bomber.
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In the Last Post Ceremony for 9 September 2024, we remember and pay tribute to Pilot Officer Raymond Gavin Crisford and his service in the Second World War. A recording of this ceremony is available: brnw.ch/21wMttG

In the Last Post Ceremony for 9 September 2024, we remember and pay tribute to Pilot Officer Raymond Gavin Crisford and his service in the Second World War. A recording of this ceremony is available: brnw.ch/21wMttG