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A Popular War: Our Vietnam War (Video)

Our Vietnam War tells the story of Australia's involvement in the words of the men who were sent to fight; the battles, the protests, returning and the long shadow the war cast on the people whose…

Alastair Bridges: Stories of Service (Video), (Online lesson), (Student activity), (Educational)

Alastair (Al) Bridges was born in Scotland and moved to Australia with his family when he was 2. Like his father who flew aircraft in World War II, Al wanted to become a pilot. He joined the Royal…

All The Way: Our Vietnam War (Video)

Our Vietnam War tells the story of Australia's involvement in the words of the men who were sent to fight; the battles, the protests, returning and the long shadow the war cast on the people whose…

Australians on the Western Front short film (Video)

Bill Coolburra: Stories of Service (Video), (Online lesson), (Student activity), (Educational)

Bill Coolburra was born at Palm Island, North Queensland, and joined the Australian Army in 1964. As a sapper with the Australian Engineers, he served in Borneo, Vietnam, Malaya and Singapore. In the…

Billy Sing and the Gallipoli Snipers: Australians in World War I (Video)

Hear the story of successful marksmen trained as snipers at Gallipoli to protect the soldiers of the Australian Imperial Force during World War I.

Cheryl Pearce: Stories of Service (Video), (Online lesson), (Student activity), (Educational)

Major General Cheryl Pearce, a distinguished soldier, has served in 2 major peacekeeping operations. This video tells the story of Cheryl’s service as a peacekeeper in East Timor and Cyprus. Cheryl…

Commander Leighton Bracegirdle: Australians at Gallipoli (Video)

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

Damien Parer: Stories of Service (Video), (Online lesson), (Student activity), (Educational)

In the 21st century, it's easier than ever to find media coverage of conflicts. Technology allows us to record skirmishes and make stories available to millions of people. In the Second World War,…

Denis Gibbons: Photographing Australia's Vietnam War (Video)

The story of Australian photojournalist Denis Gibbons and the experiences of service personnel and Vietnamese people that he captured during the Vietnam War. Researched by Dr Dale Blair, DVA…

Donald Barnby: Stories of Service (Video), (Online lesson), (Student activity), (Educational)

Donald Barnby has had an exciting and varied career in the Australian Army, Special Air Service (SAS) and the Australian Federal Police (AFP). During this time, he also served in the Vietnam War.…

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…

Dorothy Drain: Stories of Service (Video), (Online lesson), (Student activity), (Educational)

Journalist Dorothy Drain was born in Mount Morgan, Queensland, in 1909. A pioneer in her field who wrote from the heart, she helped pave the way for Australian female war correspondents. Dorothy…

Ellen Savage: Stories of Service (Video), (Online lesson), (Student activity), (Educational)

Nurses played a vital role in the Australian Army during the Second World War. Sister Ellen Savage was one of those nurses. She was on board the hospital ship Centaur when it was torpedoed by a…

Fall of Singapore short film (Oral history)

Created to mark the 75th Anniversary of the Fall of Singapore, this film includes reflections from 8 veterans who served in the Malaya and Singapore. Some were taken prisoner and were allocated to…

First on the Ground peacekeeping film (Video)

Australian peacekeepers have been in the field every year since 1947 when they were the first on the ground in the Netherlands East Indies. They serve with the aim of contributing to lasting peace…

Gallipoli: The first day short film (Video), (Educational)

A joint film production of DVA and ABC released in 2015 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915. The series includes reflections from Australian veterans on…

Gordon Wallace: Stories of Service (Video), (Online lesson), (Student activity), (Educational)

Gordon Wallace enlisted in the Second Australian Imperial Force (AIF) in 1940. He went on to serve in North Africa and New Guinea during the Second World War. This tells the story of Gordon's service…

Harry Cobby: Stories of Service (Video), (Online lesson), (Student activity), (Educational)

Harry Cobby was a bank clerk in Melbourne when the war began in 1914. He was keen to serve but his job at the bank was considered essential and he wasn't able to enlist in the Australian Imperial…

Henry Lanser's story of First World War service (Video)

This short film is about Second Lieutenant Henry Miller Lanser, who served with the 1st Infantry Battalion, Australian Imperial Force (AIF), during World War I. Henry recorded a Christmas message in…

Jim Martin: Stories of Service (Video), (Online lesson), (Student activity), (Educational)

James (Jim) Martin was 14 years old when he enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF). He served as a private in World War I. Arriving at Gallipoli in early September 1915, he served in Wire…

Lone Pine: For evermore … (Video)

This short film describes the work of Commonwealth military personnel in locating and burying the war dead on the Gallipoli battlefield after World War I. It follows the attempts to locate the body…

Matron Grace Wilson: Australians at Gallipoli (Video)

This short film is about Australian veteran Grace Wilson, who served with the Australian Army Nursing Service, Australian Imperial Force (AIF), during World War I.

Nancy Wake: Stories of Service (Online lesson), (Video), (Student activity), (Educational)

Spies played a vital role in the Second World War. In France, a spy network known as La Résistance collected data for the Allies and disrupted the occupying German forces. This tells the story of…

No 4 Squadron Australian Flying Corps: Australians in World War I (Video)

A short film telling the story of 2 men who served in the Australian Flying Corps (AFC) during World War I. Air Commodore Arthur Henry 'Harry' Cobby was a pilot with No 4 Squadron. Air Mechanic 2nd…

Padre Dexter: Australians in World War I (Video)

Anglican minister and former sailor Walter Ernest Dexter served as an Army Chaplain in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) during World War I. Padre Dexter was well-known among Australian troops in…

Pearl Corkhill's story of First World War service (Video)

This short film is about Australian veteran Sister Pearl Corkhill, who served with the Australian Army Nursing Service, Australian Imperial Force (AIF), during World War I.Sister [Elizabeth] Pearl…

Private Edgar Adams: Australians at Gallipoli (Video)

Two brothers from Mildura, Victoria, enlisted in the 8th Australian Infantry Battalion in 1914. When they landed on the beach at Gallipoli on 25 April, Private Frederick James Adams was shot on the…

Rachael Pratt: Stories of Service (Video), (Student activity), (Educational)

Rachael Pratt enlisted in the Australian Army Nursing Service in 1915, during World War I. She was 41 years of age. She worked to help the sick and wounded, often in very difficult conditions. In…

Rats of Tobruk short film (Video)

We captured the reflections of six Australian veterans who served in North Africa in World War II and survived the siege of Tobruk in 1941. Bob Semple, Ernie Brough, Hautrie Crick, Jack Caple, Jim…

Reginald Saunders: Stories of Service (Online lesson), (Video), (Student activity), (Educational)

Reginald Walter Saunders was from the Gunditjmara people of southern Victoria. His father and uncle had served in the First World War, which motivated Reg to enlist in the Second Australian Imperial…

Robert Harold Nimmo: Stories of Service (Online lesson), (Video), (Student activity), (Educational)

Lieutenant General Robert Harold Nimmo (known as Harold) served in the Australian military forces for over 35 years. He served in World War I and II, and was the Chief Military Observer to the United…

Shell Green Cemetery Gallipoli: For evermore … (Video)

A short film exploring the stories behind Shell Green Cemetery, overlooking the sea on the Gallipoli Peninsula, and the Australian servicemen who are buried there.

Australians on the Western Front short film (Video)

An important part of our work is to gather and share Australia's military and service history through the experiences of Australian veterans.

Fall of Singapore short film (Video)

Created to mark the 75th Anniversary of the Fall of Singapore, this film includes reflections from 8 veterans who served in the Malaya and Singapore. Some were taken prisoner and were allocated to…

Jim Martin: Stories of Service (Video)

James (Jim) Martin was 14 years old when he enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF). He served as a private in World War I. Arriving at Gallipoli in early September 1915, he served in Wire…

Rats of Tobruk short film (Video)

We captured the reflections of six Australian veterans who served in North Africa in World War II and survived the siege of Tobruk in 1941. Bob Semple, Ernie Brough, Hautrie Crick, Jack Caple, Jim…

Cheryl Pearce: Stories of Service (Video)

Rachael Pratt: Stories of Service (Video)

Rachael Pratt enlisted in the Australian Army Nursing Service in 1915, during World War I. She was 41 years of age. She worked to help the sick and wounded, often in very difficult conditions. In…

Harry Cobby: Stories of Service (Video)

Harry Cobby was a bank clerk in Melbourne when the war began in 1914. He was keen to serve but his job at the bank was considered essential and he wasn't able to enlist in the Australian Imperial…

Bill Coolburra: Stories of Service (Video)

Dorothy Drain: Stories of Service (Video)

Journalist Dorothy Drain was born in Mount Morgan, Queensland, in 1909. A pioneer in her field who wrote from the heart, she helped pave the way for Australian female war correspondents. Dorothy…

The Fab Four Nurses: Stories of Service (Video)

Discover the experiences of the 'Fab Four', the first 4 Australian Army nurses to serve in the Vietnam War. This story tells the experiences of Lieutenant Colleen Mealy, Lieutenant Margaret Ahern,…

Thomas Henry 'Buddy' Lea: Stories of Service (Video)

Find out about Thomas 'Buddy' Lea's heroic efforts to save his friends during the Battle of Long Tan in the Vietnam War. This story tells of the experiences of Buddy, a First Nations Australian who…

Tony Ey: Stories of Service (Video)

The job of a Navy Clearance Diver during the Vietnam War was a vital but dangerous one. Discover Tony Ey's story as he describes his experiences in the Royal Australian Navy as a clearance diver and…

Alastair Bridges: Stories of Service (Video)

Alastair (Al) Bridges was born in Scotland and moved to Australia with his family when he was 2. Like his father who flew aircraft in World War II, Al wanted to become a pilot. He joined the Royal…

Donald Barnby: Stories of Service (Video)

Donald Barnby has had an exciting and varied career in the Australian Army, Special Air Service (SAS) and the Australian Federal Police (AFP). During this time, he also served in the Vietnam War.…

Pearl Corkhill's story of First World War service (Video)

This short film is about Australian veteran Sister Pearl Corkhill, who served with the Australian Army Nursing Service, Australian Imperial Force (AIF), during World War I.Sister [Elizabeth] Pearl…

Robert Harold Nimmo: Stories of Service (Video)

Weary Dunlop: Stories of Service (Video)

Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop's story is one of care, compassion, hardship and suffering. Weary enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force after studying medicine. This tells his story as an army doctor…

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