Anzac Portal: Australia's military history and veterans' stories

Conscription during World War II

Guide students to use war service records and other primary sources as they learn about an Australian soldier's wartime experiences in World War I.

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We gather stories of ordinary Australians who've had extraordinary experiences serving in wars, conflicts and peace operations.

Chris served with the 3rd Squadron, Special Air Service Regiment in Vietnam. He retired as a Brigadier after a long army career.

When Max was called up in 1942, he joined the RAAF. He survived an air crash after D-Day but became a prisoner of war.

Billy from Ballarat was only 20 when his actions in the Battle of Lone Pine at Gallipoli earned him a Victoria Cross.

Nancy was in France when World War II began. She became a spy for the French Resistance.

We've produced over 100 free resources on Australia's military and service history. Many are designed for teachers and students.