
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.

Lieutenant Francis Edwin Ridge, 12th A.F.A. Bde., Australian Field Artillery
By Rémi
France

Sergeant Arthur James Stewart MM, 3256, 5th Bn., Australian Machine Gun Corps
By Rémi
France

Private David James Hounsham 6850, 11th Battalion, Australian Infantry, A.I.F.
By Sarah Whithorn
United Kingdom

Captain John Elmsley Bourchier Torkinton, 63rd Palamcottah Regiment, Indian Army
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Flight Sergeant Charles Patrick Nallen, 427537, Royal Australian Air Force, 635 Squadron
By Brian Scott
United Kingdom
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