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A commander's experience

In the Private Records collection at the Australian War Memorial is a folder containing a series of letters from Wing Commander Hugh Moore to his wife, Lorrell.

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

The Australian Army was involved in the Malayan Emergency from 1955, and Australian soldiers remained in the region until 1963, three years after the conflict's official end.

Artillery and engineers

Australia's commitment to the Malayan Emergency comprised naval and air forces as well as an infantry battalion with supporting arms that included an artillery battery.

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…

Australians arrive in Malaya

In April 1950 the British Government asked whether some Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) units could be sent to assist in the Malayan Emergency.

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…

Australians on operations

Naval operations In April 1955 Prime Minister Robert Menzies announced that Australian forces would be part of the newly formed British Commonwealth Far East Strategic Reserve (BCFESR).

Brigadier Hassett 28 Brigade Malaysia (Video)

Chin Peng

During the Second World War Chin Peng, a young Chinese-Malayan, fought with the Malayan People's Anti-Japanese Army, a period of service for which he received an OBE for his contribution to the Bri

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

Learn about enlistment during times of war through the oral stories of veterans who served in the First World War, Second World War and Vietnam.

Malaya and Borneo Veterans' Day 31 August

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]

Medical Air Evacuation 1950-1973: History in Focus (Fact sheet), (Educational)

This education resource encourages inquiry learning and discussion in the classroom. Between 1950 and 1973, Medical Air Evacuation units continued to evolve and operate. Specially trained personnel…

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…

No. 2 Airfield Construction Squadron

The No.

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

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

Offensive operations

Arriving in Malaya in July 1950, just one month after the Dakotas of No. 38 Squadron, the six Lincoln aircraft of No.

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 (Educational), (Student activity)

Hear Australian veterans talk about their peacekeeping experiences.

Peter John Badcoe

Early life Decorated 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

The use of air power was an important part of the Commonwealth strategy in Malaya.

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…

Snapshots: Australians in War and Conflict (Book), (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…

Templer of Malaya

As British High Commissioner and Director of Operations in Malaya from January 1952, General Sir Gerald Templer was invested with what Winston Churchill called 'full power'.

The Malayan Communist Party

Origins of the MCP The guerrillas who fought against the Commonwealth forces during the Malayan Emergency were mostly members of the Malayan Communist Party (MCP).

The Malayan Emergency 1948 to 1960

The Malayan Emergency was a conflict between communist guerrillas and British Commonwealth forces including Australians.

The Pipeline Ambush

The 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (2RAR) arrived in Malaya during October 1955 having become the first troops to experience the rigours of Canungra's Jungle Training Centre since the end

Transport Command: History in Focus (Fact sheet), (Educational)

This education resource encourages inquiry learning and discussion in the classroom. British Transport Command played a vital support role during World War II and in the post-war decades. Originally…

Transport operations

When Cabinet decided to commit Australian military personnel to Malaya in 1950, the RAAF was able to respond quickly because No.

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) (Book), (Student activity), (Teacher notes), (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) (Book), (Student activity), (Teacher notes), (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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