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National Archives of Australia
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National
Archives of Australia - Record Search
Online catalogue of millions of Australian Government
records, held by the National Archives of Australia, and
the Australian War Memorial. The collection includes
original Army service records, Government files,
photographs, posters, and maps.
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National Archives of Australia - Service Records
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The National Archives holds over a million service records of
Australians who served during World War 1 and World War 2. Army
service records usually contain the members enlistment paper,
details of their Army service and postings, and may also include an
identity photograph taken at the time of enlistment.
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A digital copy of a members Service Record can be added to the
National Archives online database, or you can
purchase a photocopy. A fee is charged for either of these services,
and you should contact the National Archives for further details.
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Nominal Rolls
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World War 2 Nominal Roll
Online database which contains the service details of over one million individuals
who served with Australia's defence forces, and the Merchant Navy,
during the period 3 September 1939 to 2 September 1945. The database
can be searched by
Name, Service Number and place of service. |
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War
Graves, Cemeteries and
War Memorials
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Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Based in the United Kingdom,
its duties are to mark and maintain the graves of the
members of the forces of the Commonwealth who were
killed in the two World Wars, to build memorials to
those who have no known grave and to keep records and
registers, of war dead. |
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Register of War Memorials in NSW
The Returned and Services League of Australia (New
South Wales Branch) and the New South Wales Government
are compiling a full record of all the war memorials in
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The Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial
To acknowledge the pain and
suffering that all Prisoners of War endured during their
time in captivity, to commemorate the thousands of mates
left behind and to acknowledge the sacrifice of families
during wartime. |
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Honours and Awards
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Australian
Government "It's An Honour"
Australian honours recognise and celebrate
ordinary Australians who show courage, self-sacrifice,
dedication, love and service to their community and
humanity. Read the stories of these inspiring
Australians. |
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Museums and Libraries
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Imperial War Museum |
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National Library of Australia |
