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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The Royal Australian Navy Light Cruiser HMAS Sydney (left) and the Battle Cruiser HMAS Australia with the French Navy Cruiser Montcalm off shore from Suva in FijiAustralian War MemorialImage Fiji Online -
Madang, New Guinea. 1944-04-25. Personnel at Headquarters 8th Infantry Brigade hold the remnants of a Japanese "dropping flag" used to indicate the site for messages dropped by Japanese aircraft. ..Australian War MemorialImage Papua New Guinea Online -
Port Moresby, New Guinea. 1944-01-06. Douglas C47 Dakota transport aircraft lined up on Wards Airfield, loaded with personnel of 57/60th Australian Infantry Battalion, warming up for the take offAustralian War MemorialImage Papua New Guinea Online -
Karkar Island, New Guinea. 1944-05-18. Japanese occupied shore positions on the western coast of the island under fire during the bombardment of the island by HMA Motor Launches. It is anticipated ..Australian War MemorialImage Papua New Guinea Online -
Bisiatabu, New Guinea. 1944-04-19. The bugle band of the Royal Papuan Constabulary march past the dais as PP1 Major General B. M. Morris DSO, General Officer Commanding Australian New Guinea ..Australian War MemorialImage Papua New Guinea Online -
Crew members from HMAS Bundaberg holding a Japanese dropping flag which was found in the jungle near Madang. The flag, covered with Japanese characters, is used to indicate the dropping site for ..Australian War MemorialImage Papua New Guinea Online -
Ramu Valley, New Guinea. 1943-12-25. Patients of the 2/6th Australian Field Ambulance enjoying their picnic style Christmas dinner outdoors. Identified personnel are: SX8365 Sergeant F. Watts (2); ..Australian War MemorialImage Papua New Guinea Online -
Port Moresby, New Guinea. 1944-07. No. 1 gun at Basilisk Battery, 801st Anti-Aircraft and Coast Artillery Battery, Headquarters Moresby Base Sub-Area, viewed during the course of its assembly. The ..Australian War MemorialImage Papua New Guinea Online -
Karkar Island, New Guinea. 1944-06-03. Troops of the 37/52nd Infantry Battalion move towards a pit containing a 3 inch mortar. Left to right: V197621 Private J. King; VX104809 Corporal R. J. ..Australian War MemorialImage Papua New Guinea Online -
Port Moresby, New Guinea. 1944-05-23. A truck from the 117th Station Hospital, United States Army, towing one of the hospital's wards along the Rouna Road to a new site. Traffic on the road is ..Australian War MemorialImage Papua New Guinea Online -
Siar, New Guinea. 1944-06-28. Signallers of Headquarters, 15th Infantry Brigade, erecting a line on a coconut palm. Identified personnel are: VX118753 Signaller G. Naylor; VX136204 Signaller C. W. ..Australian War MemorialImage Papua New Guinea Online -
Madang, New Guinea. 1944-06-14. Members of the 266th Light Aid Detachment blacksmithing in the field at Headquarters 15th Infantry Brigade which is located at Siar Plantation. Left to right: ..Australian War MemorialImage Papua New Guinea Online
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