Australian War Memorial
A world-class museum, and an extensive archive. The Memorial's purpose is to commemorate the sacrifice of those Australians who have died in war or on operational service and those who have served our nation in times of conflict.
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Astrolabe Bay, New Guinea, 1944-12. RAAF General Purpose Launch no. 015-70 of No. 111 Air Sea Rescue Flight RAAF returning to Madang from a trip to Karkar Island. Aboard the boat is a group of ..Australian War MemorialImage Papua New Guinea Online -
Grottaglie, Italy. 1943. Portrait of Flight Lieutenant T. W. Jenkins of Sydney, NSW, Medical Officer of No. 3 (Kittyhawk) Squadron RAAF, and he was the first Australian to set foot in Italy. He ..Australian War MemorialImage Papua New Guinea Online -
The graves of 45 Able Seaman (AB) John Courtney (AB J E Walker served as John Courtney), Royal Australian Naval Reserve, died of wounds, and Lieutenant Commander C B Elwell, Royal Navy, killed in ..Australian War MemorialImage Papua New Guinea Online -
c. 1915, New Guinea. The boatsheds and workshops at the R.C. German Mission Station at Alexishaven. [Donated by Lt.-Com. G. A. Hill, RNR. ]Australian War MemorialImage Papua New Guinea Online -
Cairo, Egypt. c. 1944. RAAF ground crew who are being repatriated from the Middle East after long service overseas, study a wall map and speculate where they will serve in the South West Pacific ..Australian War MemorialImage Multiple Locations Online -
Suva, Fiji. 1914-10. The light cruiser HMAS Sydney (on the left), the French cruiser Montcalm (centre) and battle cruiser HMAS Australia at anchor in Suva Harbour with some local craft nearbyAustralian War MemorialImage Fiji Online -
Matupi Island, Rabaul Area. 1915-05. A tram line which served the needs of the battery of 4.7 Naval guns installed on the islandAustralian War MemorialImage Papua New Guinea Online -
Rabaul Area, New Britain. c. 1916. Typical bush scene showing dense tropical undergrowth and vinesAustralian War MemorialImage Papua New Guinea Online -
Rabaul, New Britain. c. 1916. The Rabaul Garrison officers' mess which had earlier been the German Rabaul ClubAustralian War MemorialImage Papua New Guinea Online -
Torokina, Bougainville, 1945-08-15. A large crowd of Australian soldiers attends a memorial service, probably on a sports field, on Victory in the Pacific (VP) Day. The service is being conducted ..Australian War MemorialImage Papua New Guinea Online -
Catania, Italy. August 1943. Ground crews of the Desert Harassers No. 450 (Kittyhawk) Squadron RAAF place a bamboo roof on new Mess near Agnone airfield, South of Catania, SicilyAustralian War MemorialImage Papua New Guinea Online -
Rabaul, New Britain. c. 1916. A photograph taken from North Daughter looking down on Blanche Bay and showing Beehive Rock in the bayAustralian War MemorialImage Papua New Guinea Online
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