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A well researched history of the Second 26th AIF. They were part of the ill-fated 8th Australian
Division and it tells the story of the near forgotten Malayan Campaign that was overshadowed in
history by the horrors the POWs were subjected to
http://members.optusnet.com.au/~mmissy/
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First World War Official Histories
First World War Official Histories by the most respected historian of the time. This is a
goldmine
http://www.awm.gov.au/histories/index.asp
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42nd Battalion AIF 1916/19
An Australian Infantry Battalion in WW1 with details of the men, medals, weapons and the enemy. A
comprehensive look at what life was like in the trenches.The site is rich with images and contains
the Battalion History written in 1938.
http://www.firstaif.info/42
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First AIF Order of Battle
The Order of Battle of the Australian Imperial Force, 1914 - 1919. Lists in detail the units
composing the army raised in Australia for overseas service (the A.I.F.) during the course of the
Great War. Includes the Gallipoli (Dardanelles), Middle East and Western Front theatres.
http://www.unsw.adfa.edu.au/~rmallett/index.html
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Australian & New Zealand Military History Forum
Digger History Forum An easy to use message board or forum for the exchange of information about
Australian or New Zealand military history matters. List your question and get expert answers from
friendly people. This forum covers every military matter from 1788 to 2002 for 3 services in both
countries.
http://amazingforums.com/forum2/DIGGERHI/forum.html
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Military Badges - The Booker Collection
A collection of hand drawn and pictures of military badges and military insignia from Australia,
New Zealand, UK, Canada, South Africa, Bulgaria, China, Argentina, India and more. All drawn or
collected by Chief Warrant Officer Herbert H "Sarge" Booker 2nd from the USA
http://www.militarybadges.info
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Australia's Forgotten Flag
The Australian Red Ensign played a significant role in Australia's early military history. Now some
people are trying to deny it happened. Judge for yourself after you have looked at the evidence on
this site.
http://www.diggerhistory.info/pages-flags/red_ensign.htm
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Families and Friends of the First AIF
This group, started by the noted Australian historian John LAFFIN, exists to extend our knowledge
of the deeds of the First AIF, the AFC, RAN and AANC. All can join but membership is not necessary
to view the site. Laffin, the "Digger's Champion" left a legacy these folk are building
on. Some rare posters, some medals and some long lost quotes and stories are all here. Worth a
look.
http://www.firstaif.info/fffaif
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We Band of Brothers
We Band of Brothers by Brian McFarlane - Much has been written about the Australian Digger and the
Australian Army in war and in peace, but 'We Band of Brothers' is more, much more. It is a story, a
diary, of a man's family (the Army) in which he served so faithfully for nearly three decades.
http://www.diggerhistory.info/webandofbrothers
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Anzac Unit Histories of the 1st AIF & 1st NZEF
A new & exciting project to make all the Unit Histories available to the public, on the web.
Only in the early days but already interesting.
http://www.firstaif.info
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37th Battalion
37th Battalion AIF. Full Nominal and Honour roll of soldiers that served in this battalion.
Photographs and letters home.
http://anzacresearch.tripod.com
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Australian Service Nurses National Memorial
A developing list of Australian nurses who have died during, or as a result of, war service in any
conflict since the Boer War.
http://members.optusnet.com.au/lenorefrost/nurses.html
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Light Horse & Infantry badges of AIF & AMF
Hat and collar badges of the Light Horse Regiments and Infantry Battalions of the Australian
Military Forces who made the base on which the First and Second AIF were built.
http://www.diggerhistory.info/pages-badges/0-cat-index-hat-collar.htm
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Hassle Free Travel Agency (Commercial site)
Tours to Gallipoli battlefields...
http://www.downundergallipoli.com
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Medals to Australia
A listing of most medals of a military nature awarded to Australians from 1788 to 2000. Many colour
photos and details of how and why awarded. Includes military Knighthoods and some foreign awards
made to Australians. Also medal protocol and methods of mounting. Order of precedence is listed.
http://www.diggerhistory.info/pages-medals/00-medals-cat-index.htm
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RSL Community Link. (Honour a Digger)
Honour a Digger (or sailor or airman). This site shows how to obtain a metal chest badge containing
the Service crest, Regimental number, name, unit, date of death and medal ribbons of your chosen
serviceman. Suitable for wearing on Anzac Day and Remembrance Day. RSL approved & supported.
http://www.diggerhistory.info/pages-asstd/rsl-com-link.htm
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Find a Sailor, Soldier or Airman
A quick reference guide to how to track down an Aussie service man or woman from Sudan War, Boer
War, WW1 WW2 or Gulf War (not Korea, Malaya or Viet Nam yet)
http://www.diggerhistory.info/pages-help/nominal_rolls.htm
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Aussie Slouch Hat & Uniforms
A full history of the Australian Slouch Hat and the uniforms of the AIF and CMF as well as some
other Aussie Units. As well there are uniforms from Allied and enemy countries
http://www.diggerhistory.info/pages-uniforms/00-uniforms-cat-index.htm
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Anzac Research Forum
A multi strand forum offering help with questions about Australian WW1 history.
http://com2.akheva.com/banzacresearch
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Anzacs: Officers died at Gallipoli, 1915
Biographic details of approximately 500 officers of the Anzac Corps who died due to service on the
Gallipoli Peninsula, Turkey, in 1915. Photographs and maps as well as details on how eligible
families may apply for an Anzac commemorative medallion. Also includes a complete listing of the
Anzac epitaphs from the cemeteries of Gallipoli.
http://www.anzacs.org
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25 April Anzac Day Memorials Anzacday Tours Gallipoli Canakkale
ANZAC, Anzacday Turkey, Anzacday Information, Anzac Day History, Gallipoli Tours, Anzacday Info,
Australian and New Zealand Dawn Service, 25April Anzac Memorials
http://www.icemtour.com/25_april_anzac_day_anzacday_tours_gallipoli_canakkale_tours.asp
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Australians serving in the Boer War, South Africa (1899-1902)
Research resource and information guide for those with a Boer War soldier in their ancestry.
Alphabetical list of soldiers, glossary of terms, and bibliography included.
http://www.perthdps.com/military/index.html
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Royal Australian Regiment
Service in Vietnam by the Australian Infantry Battalions of the RAR. A short but well laid out and
reasonably comprehensive report of the 9 Battalions, their weapons and equipment, their tours of
duty and what it was like in the "Funny Country".
http://www.ausvets.com.au
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The Queen's & Regimental Colours
Battle Flags of the Australian ARMY are called 'The Colours' in Infantry Units or Guidons in
Mounted or Cavalry Units. Here are photos and descriptions of some of them.
http://www.diggerhistory.info/pages-flags/q-r-colours.htm
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Australian Non Military War Badges
Australia had a lot of badges for civilians and former sailors, soldiers,airmen and nurses. It also
had badges for men who had volunteered but were not allowed to enlist and for people who worked in
war related activities.See many of them here
http://www.diggerhistory.info/pages-badges/civilian1.htm
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Australian Army Formation Signs (TAC Signs)
The 1st and 2nd AIF both used formation signs (TAC Signs) to identify bases, vehicles and property.
This is a full listing of them taken directly from the Australian Army documents. These are the
genuine article not reproductions. Also there is some camouflage detail.
http://www.diggerhistory.info/pages-badges/tac/0-signs-cat-index.htm
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Grants Militaria
Australian military history site, with hundreds of photographs showing uniforms and equipment.
Includes special features, articles of Boer War research, WW1 & WW2 diaries, discussion forum,
uniforms of the world.
http://www.grantsmilitaria.com/default.asp
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Digger History; Australia at War
All conflicts are covered in this MASSIVE site (over 1,600 pages) with details of Australian and
enemy soldiers, the slouch hat,uniforms, medals, equipment, planes, tanks, weapons, poetry,
battles, units, leaders and maps. Probably the most comprehensive site on the subject and LOTS of
fast load photos.
http://www.diggerhistory.info
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HARDNBOLD. The 57/60th Battalion in WW2
Two original AIF Battalions were linked to make the 57/60th Battalion for WW2. It fought with
distinction in PNG and on Bougainville. This is the history not just of the Battalion but also the
weapons they used, the weapons used against them and over 150 photos of the men who served.
http://au.geocities.com/hardnbold
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Independent ANZAC Network
A commercial site that contains info about Anzac's, Anzac history, Anzac day dawn service at
Gallipoli - Turkey, links to other official Anzac sites, info and map about the Gallipoli
peninsula. Also provided are: links to general info about Turkey, Australia & New Zealand.
http://www.anzacday.biz
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Australia's Most Controversial VC winners
Jackson won the VC. He won the DCM. He was awarded both. They took the DCM away from him 2 years
later. The MM was never awarded or worn yet the memorials say that he was a MM winner. This is
Australia's youngest and most controversial VC. Kelliher was tried and convicted as a coward. Later
the decision was overturned. Later he won the VC. He was another controversial VC winner. There are
5 other VC winners here including the first VC to emigrate to Australia.
http://au.geocities.com/digger_history_youngest_vc
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Australian War Graves Photographic Archive
Creating a virtual Australian National War Grave Archive Web Site containing a digital photograph
of every Australian War Grave and Memorial Commemoration of Armed Forces Personnel deceased through
service of their country.
http://www.australianwargraves.org
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42nd Battalion AIF & 42nd AIB Honour Roll
554 Officers & men fell with the 42nd Battalion AIF in WWI and 63 more fell in WW2 serving in
the 42nd Australian Infantry Battalion. Here are the names, dates, burial places and next of kin
details. Lots of photos of the 82 different War Cemeteries that provide a final resting place.
http://au.geocities.com/thefallenofthe42nd
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In memory of Norman Henry Sohier
Dedicated to the memory of Private Henry Sohier, 4th Battalion, A.I.F., killed in action at
Gallipoli, Turkey, on 13th July 1915. Includes family photos, WW1 photos and links for the
genealogist researching Anzac ancestors.
http://anzac.homestead.com/
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Digger History WW2 Changi POW Camp
Changi is notorious as a "hell hole" but did it really earn that reputation? This site
looks at the facts and trys to provide a clear and balanced view of an emotive subject. Lots of
photos and maps. Some audio using Windows Media Player.
http://au.geocities.com/digger_history_ww2
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42nd Australian Infantry Battalion 1939/45
Continuation of the story of the efforts of the 42nd Battalion. Deals with WW2. Plenty of photos
and also Japanese weapons and equipment. Weapons,tanks,planes, maps, documents and an Honour Roll.
Very comprehensive.
http://au.geocities.com/thefortysecondinww2
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The Light Horse Association
Few Australian military units create as much interest as the Light Horse. This site is a well
designed and informative one with lots of factual information about their activities including the
famous "last great cavalry charge" at Beersheba. All aspects of the life of a Mounted
Infantry Regiment are well covered.
http://www.lighthorse.org.au
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The Gun Plot
History of the Royal Australian Navy, covering WW1 and Gallipoli, WW2, Malaya, Korea, Indonesia and
Vietnam. Provides details of warships, weapons, battles and heroes.
http://www.gunplot.net/
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The Battle for Australia
A site that dedicates itself to providing a full yet concise picture of the dark days in
Australia's life when invasion by Japanese land and naval forces seemed more than possible. All the
important battles are here and the layout allows you to easily get to your point of interest.
http://www.battleforaustralia.org.au/index.html
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Aussie Korean War Combat Photo-Story Album
Personal photos and tales by Australian Korean War veterans.
http://www.kmike.com/oz/
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Royal Military College (RMC) Duntroon
The life and experiences of staff cadets at Australia's Royal Military College Duntroon, Canberra,
during the 1960's. Includes details of military and academic training, traditions, routines,
legends, and of more contoversial topics. Includes many photos and links. Created by several staff
cadets and graduates who served in the Australian Army at the time.
http://mywebpage.netscape.com/rmcduntroon/
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Australian WW1 Personnel Service Records
National Archives of Australia's online order form for personnel records. Use this to obtain a copy
of the complete service dossier of any Australian soldier, sailor, airman or nurse of the Great
War.
http://www.naa.gov.au/forms/service_record_request.html
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Boer War - Australians who served database project
The Australians in the Boer War (Oz-Boer) Database Project marks the centenary of the participation
by Australia in the Second Anglo-Boer War by making it easier to locate source materials dealing
with individual Australian participants.
http://www.pcug.org.au/~croe/oz_boer0.htm
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Following the Australians on the Western Front
An account of the author's travels through what was the Western Front, tracing the movements of his
grandfather who fought there. Private Robert Ralph Abercromby, 44th Battalion A.I.F., also kept a
diary, which is quoted at intervals throughout the narrative.
http://www.hellfire-corner.demon.co.uk/abercromby.htm
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Diary of an Australian soldier of the Great War
Lance Corporal Reg. Part, a signaller with the 24th Battalion, A.I.F., served at Gallipoli and on
the Western Front. He kept a diary which has been reproduced on this site.
http://www.scotch.sa.edu.au/WarDiary/RegPart.html
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Gallipoli 1915
A concise account of the unsuccessful attempts by the Royal Navy and French Navy to force the
Dardanelles, and of the consequent landing on the Gallipoli Peninsula by the British, French,
Indians and Anzacs.
http://www.geocities.com/Broadway/Alley/5443/gall.htm
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Australia's involvement in UN peace-keeping missions
Maintained by a former Australian peace-keeper to Cambodia. It has details of the United Nations
missions in which Australia has been, and is currently, involved.
http://www.diggerz.org/index.php
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The Australian Warbirds Association
A non profit company for aircraft owners, operators, restorers, maintainers, historians and
enthusiasts to share their passion for ex-military aviation, and to promote and preserve
Australia's proud military aviation heritage.
http://www.australianwarbirds.com.au/
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Anzacs of the 5th Light Horse Regiment, AIF 1914 - 1919
A biographic listing of each of the 2,543 soldiers who served with the 5th (Queensland and northern
NSW) Light Horse Regiment during the Great War, 1914 - 1919. Includes those who were not actually
'taken on strength' of the regiment, as well as those who transferred in from, or out to, other
units.
http://balder.prohosting.com/anzacs/index.html
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Gallipoli; History of the Anzacs (Commercial site)
Contains contributed pages from other web sites, with links back to these, covering such topics as
'The Last Anzacs', 'Anzac Graves' and the 'Botched Landing'.
http://www.anzacday.org
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Gallipoli; a glimpse of Turkey
A journey through Turkey in the form of a photographic essay. Includes photos of Turkey generally,
as well as a number of the battlefields of the Anzac sector, Gallipoli Peninsula, as they appear
today.
http://www.ptr.co.nz/turkey/index.html
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The Australian Commemorative Plaques Project.
Ross Bastiaan was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his single-handed work in
placing - all over the world - over 100 large bronze plaques commemorating the sites of Australia's
finest military achievements. Not only did Ross - whose site this is - place the plaques
voluntarily, he also personally hand sculpted each of them and conducted the fund-raising and
negotiations necessary for such a large project.
http://www.plaques.satlink.com.au/
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Gallipoli medical site
Examines the medical aspects of the Gallipoli campaign. Arrangements for evacuation and treatment
of the wounded, the spread of disease, and the poor, monotonous diet are covered, and the effects
these had on morale and the outcome of the campaign are investigated.
http://www.cimm.jcu.edu.au/hist/aif/gallip.htm
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Anzac Research
A site dedicated to the Anzacs of World War One. Lists peoples' interests in different units, and
formations, and contains a selection of photographs; some identified, some waiting for
identification.
http://www.diggerz.org/users/anzacs/
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The Gallipoli Association
The Association's objective is to preserve the memory of the men who served in, and commemorate the
events of the Great War campaign on, the Gallipoli peninsula, Turkey, between April 1915 and
January 1916.
http://www.gallipoli-association.org/
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The Anzac Day Commemoration Committee of Queensland
Information for schools concerning the role played by Australian forces in war. Helps to organise
the annual Anzac Day ceremonies in Queensland. Hosts articles related to different aspects of the
Australian experience of war.
http://www.anzacday.org.au
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Australian War Graves in South Africa 1899 - 1902
A project which aims to publish a database of burial and memorial locations of all Australians who
died during the second Anglo-Boer War in South Africa, 1899 - 1902.
http://www.hagsoc.org.au/sagraves/index.html
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The Shrine of Remembrance
Located in Melbourne, the shrine commemorates the lives lost in the Great War of 1914-1918.
http://www.shrine.org.au
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Indigenous Australians At War
Research into Australian Aboriginal servicemen in the defence of Australia. Provides information on
a not-well-known aspect of Australian military history.
http://www.fortunecity.com/meltingpot/statuepark/620/index.html
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Men of Anzac - John Simpson Kirkpatrick (Commercial site)
A page about and dedicated to John Simpson Kirkpatrick, a stretcher-bearer with the 3rd Field
Ambulance, Australian Army Medical Corps, remembered as "the man with the donkey". Killed
in action at Gallipoli, 19 May 1915.
http://www.anzachouse.com/simpson.shtml
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Military Historical Society of Australia
The MHSA site contains details of membership, back-issues of its journal 'Sabretache,' and articles
covering all wars in which Australia has been involved.
http://www.tip.net.au/~astaunto/mhsa.htm
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Gallipoli Anzac Helles Suvla
Photos of Gallipoli then and now, a dictionary of Anzac slang, and some unusual photos of devices
designed to fool the enemy. Account of how the author and his friend re-discovered a Turkish
position on the southern Anzac flank. Also information on the 1/5th Norfolk Regiment, 'The Vanished
Battalion' of Gallipoli.
http://user.glo.be/~snelders/index.html
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The Military Photograph Museum And Registry of Australia
A growing collection of Australian military photographs including portraits of those who served.
Special software (suitable only for Windows) must be downloaded from the site and used to access
the photographs.
http://members.aol.com/ForCountry/austral.htm
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Australian War Memorial
One of the great military museums of the world. Covers Australian involvement in conflicts since
the Maori Wars of the 1860s. Contains online databases of all official and private records, art,
sound recordings, film and photographs held by the memorial. Visits to the memorial and / or its
research section may be planned, and items ordered either from this section or from the museum's
shop.
http://www.awm.gov.au/
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