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AUSTRALIA'S FIRST MAJOR VICTORY IN WAR (1940) newsclip (Image)

This article is about HMAS Sydney's victory over Italian ship Bartolomeo Colleoni in the Second World War.

Australia's first shot fired in the war

Declaration of war When the United Kingdom (UK) declared war on Germany, the decision bound the dominions in the British Empire, including Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand and South

Australia's involvement in the Iraq War 2003 to 2013

Australia's involvementThe Iraq War had its origins in the First Gulf War of 1990 and 1991.

Australian military organisation during World War I

Preparation for war When the UK declared war on Germany, Australia was poorly prepared to join the fight.

Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force

Recruitment of the forceBeing at war with Germany made the Australian Government feel threatened by the presence of German navy ships and colonial outposts nearby in the Pacific region.

Australians in the War in Afghanistan 2001 to 2021

Australia's involvementAfter the 2001 terrorist attacks in the US, Australia committed to military action.

Australians who continued to serve in 1918 and 1919

In service until repatriation

AWM P00795.001 (Image)

Barry Davis - Vietnam - HMAS Hobart (Video)

Barry James Davis was born in Yass, New South Wales, and raised on a farm. As a teenager, he looked after boats at a tourist resort on Lake Burrinjuck.

Battle of Jutland 31 May to 1 June 1916

Intentions before the battle Both the British and German fleets were using intelligence and reconnaissance to make decisions about naval operations in the lead up to the battle.

Bill Egerton - World War II veteran (Video)

Cyril 'Bill' Egerton enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) on 17 June 1943.

Bill Kane (Royal Australian Navy), HMAS Sydney (Video)

Bill Kane served in Vietnam War with the Royal Australian Navy on HMAS Sydney. Bill had the experience of transporting troops both to Vietnam and home to Australia, noticing a pronounced change in…

Bill Morris - Vietnam (Video)

William 'Bill' Morris joined the Royal Australian Navy in 1968, when he was 16. He travelled by train and then ship to HMAS Leeuwin naval base in Fremantle, Western Australia.

Capture of German outposts in the Pacific 1914

Australia's first actions in World War IBefore the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) sailed for Egypt in Dece

Clarence Dietman - World War II veteran (Video)

Clarence Dietman enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy in April 1943, at 17 years of age.

Colin Elliott (Royal Australian Navy), The Gun Line (Video)

Col Elliott served with the Royal Australian Navy on HMAS Hobart, as part of the 'gun line' providing naval gun support to ground forces.

Commander Leighton Bracegirdle: Australians at Gallipoli (Video)

This short film is about Australian veteran Leighton Seymour Bracegirdle, who served with the Royal Australian Naval Bridging Train, Royal Australian Navy, during World War I.

Commemorating the Battles of Leyte Gulf and Lingayen Gulf poster (Poster)

Our 2024 commemorative poster acknowledges Australia's involvement in the battles of Leyte Gulf and Lingayen Gulf. Display our poster for Remembrance Day to help remember and recognise the…

CORAL SEA BATTLE MAY DECIDE THE FATE OF AUSTRALIA (1942) newsclip (Image)

This article tells us about the battle in the Coral Sea during World War II.

Dave Lassam - Navy veteran (Oral history)

Dave Lassam - Navy veteran (Video)

Dave Lassam joined the Royal Australian Navy in 1978. After completing the initial 12-week recruit training, he started a 9-month medical training course at HMAS Cerberus to become a medic.

Don Anderson - World War II veteran (Oral history)

Don Anderson - World War II veteran (Video)

Don Anderson joined the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) at age 17 on 11 March 1942.

Don Johnson - World War II veteran (Video)

Don Johnson served mainly as a signalman in the Fiji Royal Navy Reserve during World War II, working mostly on small boats.

Donald McKenzie & HMAS Australia: Australians in World War I (Video)

The story of Australian sailor, Lieutenant-Commander Donald McKenzie, and his service as a telegraphist in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in World War I, including the Battle of Jutland. Born in…

Edward Sheean

Enlisting in the Australian forces during World War I

Preparation for warWhen the United Kingdom (UK) declared war on Germany on 4 August 1914, nations in the British Empire followed willingly.

First convoy of Australian troops in World War I

Setting off for EuropeThe first contingent of Australian and New Zealand soldiers destined for the war in Europe left Western Australia on 1 November 1914.

Gary Oakley - Vietnam War veteran (Video)

Gary Oakley is a Gundungurra man from the Blue Mountains region of New South Wales. He enlisted for service in the Royal Australian Navy at 15.

Taffy Hughes - Enlistment (Video)

Born in Tylorstown in Wales in 1925, Taffy Hughes worked at an electric power station before he enlisted in the Royal Navy. He served as an aviator with No.

Harold Dihm - World War II veteran (Video)

Harold Dihm joined the Royal Australian Navy in December 1942.

HMA Submarine AE2 in the Dardanelles

Ian Crawford, Derek Holyoake and Kevin Daly - American pilot lost at sea (Video)

Ian Crawford served in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) for 40 years, from 1949 until 1989, when he retired as Rear Admiral.

Ian Young - Afghanistan - Navy veteran (Video)

Ian Young was born in Canada and joined the Canadian Forces (Navy). He transferred into the Royal Australian Navy in 1998.

Independence: Stories of the Royal Australian Navy (Book), (Educational)

This commemorative publication is a part of the Century of Service series. It explores the stories of several Australians who have served in the Commonwealth Naval Force and the Royal Australian Navy…

James Kerr - World War II veteran (Army) (Video)

James Kerr was underage when he enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) in March 1941. He was accepted, nevertheless.

James Lybrand - Middle East veteran (Video)

Commodore Lybrand joined the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in 1990 as an Apprentice at HMAS Nirimba. He was commissioned as an Officer in 1993.

Jed Hart - Vietnam (Video)

Jerome 'Jed' Hart joined the Royal Australian Navy in 1965. Jed had just finished school and his brother had joined the year before.

Jenny Firman - Navy veteran (Oral history)

Jenny Firman - Navy veteran (Video)

Professor Jennifer Ruth 'Jenny' Firman AM was born in Ballarat, Victoria, in 1958. After finishing school in Glen Iris in 1975, she started a medical degree at the University of Melbourne.

Jim Bell - World War II veteran (Oral history)

Jim Bell - World War II veteran (Video)

Jim Bell enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) on 17 April 1942.

Judy Speedy - Navy veteran - Vietnam civilian (Video)

Judy (Guy) Speedy grew up in a naval family with a strong ethos of service. She joined the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in 1962 and served for 6 years.

Ken Mackay - World War II veteran (Oral history)

Ken Mackay - World War II veteran (Video)

Ken Mackay enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy in September 1942 when he was in Brisbane.

Life for Australians in the navy during World War I

Recruitment and training

Mark Povey - Somalia veteran (Video)

Mark Povey joined the Royal Australian Navy as a 16-year-old in 1977.

Max Speedy - Vietnam veteran (Video)

Ian Maxwell ‘Max’ Speedy was born in Levin, New Zealand, in 1944. His father was a fighter pilot in the Royal New Zealand Air Force during World War II.

Maxine Stones - Somalia veteran (Oral history)

Maxine Stones - Somalia veteran (Video)

Maxine Stones was born in Tasmania. She joined the Royal Australian Navy in 1976. After initial training at HMAS Lonsdale in Port Melbourne, Maxine transferred to HMAS Cerberus.
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