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75th anniversary of Australian service in the Malayan Emergency poster (Poster)

This poster commemorates Australian personnel who served in the Malayan Emergency. The Australian Army is represented by the soldiers of D Company, the 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (2RAR…

Anzac Day 2024 poster (Poster)

This poster honours all Australian personnel who have served in wars, conflicts and peace operations. It shows the 2023 Anzac Day service at the local war memorial in Tuross Head, New South Wales.

Army operations during the Malayan Emergency

Infantry battalionsThe 2nd Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment (2RAR), arrived in Malaya in September and October 1955.

Australia's allies

During the Malayan Emergency and the Indonesian Confrontation Australians cooperated with British forces, locally raised units, and military personnel from various British Commonwealth countries…

Australia's allies and adversaries

Malayan Communist PartyThe guerrillas who fought against the British Commonwealth forces during the Malayan Emergency were mostly members of the MCP.

Australians arrive in Malaya

In April 1950, the British Government asked whether some RAAF units could be sent to help in Malaya. Australia's prime minister, Robert Menzies, hesitated.

Australians in the national service schemes from 1951 to 1972 poster (Poster)

We've created this poster to commemorate the contribution of Australians conscripted into the national service schemes from 1951 to 1972. This poster depicts national service recruits working…

Brigadier Hassett 28 Brigade Malaysia (Video)

Brigadier Hassett, commander of the 28th Commonwealth Brigade, Malaysia, Australian television news footage, 1962. Hassett was one of Australia’s most well-known soldiers at the time. In this…

Enlistment: In Their Own Words (Video), (Online lesson), (Student activity), (Educational)

Oral stories of veterans who served in the WWI, WWII & Vietnam

Kevin Arthur Wheatley

Kevin 'Dasher' Wheatley was the first Australian to be awarded a Victoria Cross (VC) in the Vietnam War.

Malaya and Borneo Veterans' Day 31 August

Significance of the dateThe date, 31 August, coincides with Merdeka Day (Freedom Day), marking the Federation of Malaya's independence from the United Kingdom in 1957.

Malaya Patrol - The Story of Australian Troops in Malaya (Video)

This lengthy piece of film was produced by Defence Public Relations and shows the work of the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, in Malaya. [AWM F11436]

National servicemen took part in undeclared war

Private Michael O'Dea was called up for National Service in 1965 when his birth date was pulled out of the hat. But unlike many of his colleagues he didn't go to Vietnam. Instead he went to Borneo…

Naval operations during the Malayan Emergency

Between 2 July 1955 and 31 July 1960, 13 ships of the RAN served with the FESR in the waters of Malaya and Singapore (now Malaysia, the Republic of Singapore and Brunei Darussalam).

Norman Lee and Bob Macintosh - Meteors vs MiGs (Oral history)

Norman Lee and Bob Macintosh - The leans (Oral history)

Operation Termite (Video)

This film is a fascinating look at July 1954's Operation Termite in which the RAAF targeted two communist camps east of Ipoh in the state of Perak. [AWM F02784]

Peacekeeping: In Their Own Words (Online lesson), (Video), (Student activity), (Educational)

Australian veterans talk about their peacekeeping experiences

Peter John Badcoe

Early lifeDecorated career soldier and family man, Peter Badcoe, was born and educated in Adelaide. The son of Leslie and Gladys Badcock, he changed his last name to Badcoe in 1961.

RAAF Butterworth upgraded by No 2 Airfield Construction Squadron

Australia's major area of strategic concern in 1953-54 changed from the Middle East to South-East Asia with the threat of communism and the domino theory uppermost in the minds of the government.

RAAF operations during the Malayan Emergency

In the first years of the Malayan Emergency, the British Commonwealth forces were not ready for extensive ground operations. Furthermore, the Communist guerrillas did not have any aircraft.

Rayene Stewart Simpson

Rayene 'Ray' Simpson was a highly-decorated and experienced soldier who served in 4 major conflicts. He was fearless, did not always follow the rules and 'knew every swear word in the book'.

Remembrance Day Kitbag for hosting a commemorative event (Fact sheet)

Host resources for a Remembrance Day service. Our kitbag includes a suggested order of service with flag protocols, music, sample speeches, the Ode of Remembrance and craft activities for children.…

Remembrance Day poster 2024 (Poster)

We've created this poster to commemorate Remembrance Day in 2024. Our poster features an Australian Army Officer wearing a yarn poppy on their shoulder as a symbol of remembrance. The poppy…

Remembrance Day Posters 2015 (Poster)

The Remembrance Day posters for this year feature images of Australian soldiers on patrol during the Malayan Emergency and Indonesian Confrontation.

Roy 'Zeke' Mundine (Australian Army), Indigenous Serviceman (Video)

Prior to serving two tours in Vietnam, Roy Mundine had served in Malaya in 1959. He was mentioned in dispatches in 1969 when he had continued to command his section after being severely wounded by a…

Roy Leonard Mundine

Early lifeRoy Mundine was born at Runnymede Hospital in Grafton, New South Wales on 1 January 1939. His parents were Roy 'Fardi' Mundine and his wife Olive.

Snapshots: Australians in War and Conflict (Book), (Student activity), (Educational)

This book introduces readers to 24 interesting and perhaps lesser-known experiences of those who served in wars and conflicts and their families on the home front. The stories are gathered from World…

The Malayan Emergency 1948 to 1960

The Federation of Malaya was a self-governing colony of the British Empire from 1 February 1948 to September 1963, when it became Malaysia.

War correspondents without a war!

It's a dangerous business covering wars and for journalists it is never easy, but when the war isn't a war but an anti-terrorist action, they find things even tougher.

We Remember Anzac (Primary Resource) (Student activity), (Worksheet), (Educational)

The publication provides an Order of Service and step-by-step instructions to assist teachers and community groups to organise a respectful commemorative event. This publication encourages a greater…

We Remember Anzac (Secondary Resource) (Student activity), (Worksheet), (Educational)

The publication provides an Order of Service and step-by-step instructions to assist teachers and community groups to organise a respectful commemorative event . The publication encourages a greater…
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