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A WWII-era Australian Bren Gun Carrier available to buy at auction. Image supplied by Lloyds Auctions and Valuers.

Rare military collection goes to deceased-estate auction

27/01/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5810 Views 0 Comments

Some of the rarest items ever offered to the public have been discovered in Australia in shipping containers and storage

One of thousands of photos taken by Billy Cunneen in Vietnam – a 6RAR soldier dives for cover as firing breaks out during Operation Ingham.

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Planning to commemorate end of Vietnam War

15/01/202215/01/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3389 Views 4 Comments Vietnam

Planning is underway for a range of significant events around the country next year to commemorate the 50th anniversary of

Warrant Officer – Navy Deb Butterworth with two men who were promoted to warrant officer 50 years ago when the rank was reintroduced, Alfred ‘Rusty’ Marquis, left, and Robert Brown, at the anniversary event. Story and photo by Leading Seaman Kylie Jagiello.

History News Royal Australian Navy Veterans

Navy warrant officer rank milestone celebrated

24/12/202125/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 3197 Views 1 Comment Warrant Officer - Navy

The 50th anniversary of the re-establishment of the rank of warrant officer in the Navy was marked with a ceremony

Commanding Officer Naval Headquarters Tasmania Commander Andrew Wright and Commanding Officer HMAS Launceston Lieutenant Commander Nicholas Graney at the Teddy Sheean VC memorial in Ulverstone, Tasmania. Story by Petty Officer Ian McGiffen.

History News Royal Australian Navy Veterans

New plaque honours Teddy Sheean VC

21/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2232 Views 0 Comments HMAS Armidale I, Victoria Cross, WWII

A new memorial plaque honouring Ordinary Seaman Edward “Teddy” Sheean VC was unveiled in Shropshire Park in the Tasmanian town

Former Women's Royal Australian Air Force member Valarie Rappold is shown how to fly the P-8 Poseidon simulator by No. 11 Squadron pilot Flight Lieutenant Larissa Stephens at RAAF Base Edinburgh. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nat Giles. Photo by Corporal Brenton Kwaterski.

History News Royal Australian Air Force Veterans

Tales of the past surprise

16/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2227 Views 0 Comments No. 292 Squadron

The female members of the logistics’ section of Air Force’s No. 92 Wing hosted two special visitors on November 19.

Herbert Barker celebrates his 100th birthday with family and friends on December 13. Story by Private Jacob Joseph.

ADF People History Veterans

Original engineer thanked for his service

16/12/202116/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1937 Views 0 Comments Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

An original member of the then-named Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Corps and WWII veteran, Herbert Barker celebrated his 100th

Australian Health and Wellbeing News Veterans

Invictus Australia launch continues legacy of Invictus Games Sydney 2018

09/12/202109/12/2021 Vanessa Bernardo 2602 Views 0 Comments

Australia has achieved a world first with the launch of Invictus Australia, which will be at the forefront of delivering sport

Australian News Veterans

80 years since war came Australia’s way

08/12/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2093 Views 0 Comments

Eighty years ago, on 8 December 1941, Australian Prime Minister John Curtin made a fateful announcement to the nation: “men

Australian Army soldier Corporal A, from the 1st Commando Regiment, talks with Second World War British Army veteran Mr John Morris in the garden of his home in Merrylands, Sydney. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Cameron Martin.

ADF People History Veterans

World War II veteran joins Chelsea Pensioners

07/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2189 Views 0 Comments SAS, WWII

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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Nationals MP calls for Breaker Morant inquiry

03/12/202119/12/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2099 Views 2 Comments

Nationals MP George Christensen has called for an independent inquiry into the historic ‘Breaker’ Morant case. Lieutenants Harry Morant and

2 RAR (Amphib), are halted and challenged by Townsville District Commander, Queensland Police Service Chief Superintendent Craig Hanlon for the 50th anniversary of the Freedom of Entry to the city of Townsville. Story by Lieutenant Simon Hampson. Photo by Corporal Jesse Kane.

Australian Army History News Veterans

A half century of freedom

03/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1972 Views 0 Comments 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Freedom of Entry, Townsville

The anticipation and excitement in the air was palpable on November 27 as Townsville locals awaited the start of the

Australian News Veterans

Suicide Royal Commission ceremonial opening

26/11/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2354 Views 0 Comments Suicide Royal Commission

The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide today held a ceremonial hearing to mark the official start of public

Naval Association of Australia National President David Manolas, Vice President Lorraine Grey and NSW Section President Keith Grimley hold 'Once Navy, Always Navy' commemorative compact discs featuring the new recording.

News Royal Australian Navy Veterans

Naval association gets its own quick march

19/11/202120/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2053 Views 2 Comments Navy Band

Royal Australian Navy Band Chief Petty Officer musician Martyn Hancock has composed a new march, Once Navy, Always Navy, as

A poppy being placed on the roll of honour at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. Story by Private Jacob Joseph. Photo by Corporal Nunu Campos.

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A day to reflect and remember

13/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1348 Views 0 Comments Remembrance Day

Each year on Remembrance Day, Australians at home and abroad fall silent to remember the sacrifice of those who gave

Lieutenant Commander Michael Hickie attending a HMAS Platypus dinner. Story by Lieutenant Commander Andrew Ragless.

ADF People History Veterans

Veteran submariner honoured on 99th birthday

13/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1539 Views 1 Comment HMAS Kuttabul, HMAS Penguin, HMAS Platypus, HMAS Sydney, Remembrance Day, Submarine

The remarkable contribution of a 99-year-old submarine commander was honoured by the Royal Australian Navy ahead of Remembrance Day. CAPTION:

Lieutenant James Mark Kennedy, his grave site and Nurse Lottie Kendell whom he met on the troop ship to war and married in Egypt after surviving Gallipoli.

Europe News Veterans

Soldier from WWI identified

13/11/202113/11/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2173 Views 1 Comment

The body of a Victorian soldier killed in action during the First World War has been identified in an unnamed

Australian News Veterans

‘Breaker Morant’ trio issued service medals

08/11/202108/11/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 7844 Views 17 Comments

Lieutenants Harry ‘Breaker’ Morant, Peter Handcock and George Witton are being issued service medals they were entitled to – 120 years late.

Corporal Ty Fergus, of the 6th Engineer Support Regiment, who helped build the Afghanistan War Memorial Garden in Brisbane, with 42 for 42 Board President and former combat engineer, Sean Mulqueen, at the memorial's opening. Story by Captain Evita Ryan.

Australian Army News Veterans

Afghanistan memorial garden opened

20/10/202120/10/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2494 Views 0 Comments Afghanistan

Five years of fundraising, planning, digging and planting culminated on October 16 with the opening of the Afghanistan War Memorial

Australian News Veterans

Suicide Royal Commission’s first public hearing next month

19/10/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2062 Views 0 Comments Suicide Royal Commission

The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide will hold its first public hearing, in Brisbane, on Friday 26 November 2021.

Coalition helicopter movements in Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan, October 2006. Photo by Brian Hartigan.

Australian News Veterans

Participants sought for study – impact of parental deployment to Iraq/Afghanistan

14/10/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2297 Views 0 Comments

Former ADF members and their adult child/ren are sought for participation in a research study that aims to investigate the