Stories of service

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Veterans' stories

Learn through oral history and get an insight into the experiences of ordinary Australians during wartime
Bill Purdy

Vietnam war stories

As part of the Australian Government’s commitment to the development of the Education Center at the Wall (also known as…
Australian soldiers of the 7th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, wear American helmets and flak jackets as they stand guard outside the Hotel Canberra in Saigon during the Tet Offensive

Australians at War stories

We encourage you to use this material as a starting point for your own research, and to explore other sources to gain…
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Commemorative stories

We recognise and commemorate the service of Australians during wartime and peacekeeping operations.

Last updated: 6 February 2019

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