World War II veteran joins Chelsea Pensioners
After decades living in Australia, a World War II Special Air Service (SAS) and Battle of Britain veteran was escorted home
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Veterans
Nationals MP calls for Breaker Morant inquiry
Nationals MP George Christensen has called for an independent inquiry into the historic ‘Breaker’ Morant case. Lieutenants Harry Morant and
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A half century of freedom
The anticipation and excitement in the air was palpable on November 27 as Townsville locals awaited the start of the
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Suicide Royal Commission ceremonial opening
The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide today held a ceremonial hearing to mark the official start of public
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Naval association gets its own quick march
Royal Australian Navy Band Chief Petty Officer musician Martyn Hancock has composed a new march, Once Navy, Always Navy, as
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A day to reflect and remember
Each year on Remembrance Day, Australians at home and abroad fall silent to remember the sacrifice of those who gave
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Veteran submariner honoured on 99th birthday
The remarkable contribution of a 99-year-old submarine commander was honoured by the Royal Australian Navy ahead of Remembrance Day. CAPTION:
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Soldier from WWI identified
The body of a Victorian soldier killed in action during the First World War has been identified in an unnamed
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‘Breaker Morant’ trio issued service medals
Lieutenants Harry ‘Breaker’ Morant, Peter Handcock and George Witton are being issued service medals they were entitled to – 120 years late.
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Afghanistan memorial garden opened
Five years of fundraising, planning, digging and planting culminated on October 16 with the opening of the Afghanistan War Memorial
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Suicide Royal Commission’s first public hearing next month
The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide will hold its first public hearing, in Brisbane, on Friday 26 November 2021.
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Participants sought for study – impact of parental deployment to Iraq/Afghanistan
Former ADF members and their adult child/ren are sought for participation in a research study that aims to investigate the
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Updated report records 1273 veteran suicides since 2001
The fourth annual report on suicide among permanent, reserve and ex-serving members of the Australian Defence Force has been released
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Minister’s reaction to veteran-suicide report 2021
The Australian Government has received a report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) into the rate of
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Many remember ‘the few’
Eighty-one years since the “few” saved so many in the Battle of Britain, the famous World War II air battle
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Former Nasho takes trip down memory lane
A former National Servicemen took a trip down memory lane when he recently visited the Air Force base he was
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Certificate evokes fond memories of WWII role
Continuing to highlight Air Force achievements in 2021, the RAAF presented Shirley Stone, WWII WAAAF telegraphist, with an Air Force 2021
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WWII contributions of RAAF bases recognised
Those who served during World War II at RAAF Base Mallala during World War II – and the community that
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Legacy fundraiser a success despite COVID
Despite limitations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, RAAF Base Edinburgh was still able to raise much-needed funds for Legacy this
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New compensation and assistance for ADF firefighters
As a part of the 2021–22 Budget, the Federal Government allocated $6 million in support of Australian Defence Force (ADF)
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