Australian

Australian forces were vital during the First and Second World War, demonstrating courage and ferocity in all theatres of war. In the First World War, Australian forces played key roles in many of the major actions, including at Gallipoli, the Somme and on the Ypres Salient. In the Second World War, they were again renowned for their bravery in Europe, Africa and in the Pacific. Tell us their stories.

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Lieutenant Commander John Essex Grey-Smith, HMS Cambrian – swept off the fo’c’sle in heavy seas

First World War Navy Australian PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

Private William George Carr 2106, 16th Battalion, Australian Infantry, A.I.F.

First World War Army Australian ALEXANDRIA (CHATBY) MILITARY AND WAR MEMORIAL CEMETERY

By Medal Department, Spink & Son

United Kingdom

Corporal Thomas McGillivray Cran 734, 9th Light Trench Mortar Battery, AIF

First World War Army Australian BOULOGNE EASTERN CEMETERY

By Medal Department, Spink & Son

United Kingdom

Private Reuben Moysey Stewart, 9th Battalion, AIF

First World War Army Australian Remembrance VILLERS-BRETONNEUX MEMORIAL

By Leonie Peers

Australia

Flight Sergeant TOM SKINNER TAMBLYN 411203, Royal Australian Air Force

Second World War Navy Australian VE Day DUNURE CEMETERY

By South Ayrshire Field of Heroes

United Kingdom

Private Thomas McGillycuddy, 45th Battalion A.I.F

First World War Army Australian VILLERS-BRETONNEUX MILITARY CEMETERY

By Leonie Peers

Australia

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