

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.


Corporal Jack Giggins, VX10149, 2nd/5th Australian Infantry Btn, 2nd A.I.F. "Somewhere Between Lamia and Larissa Roads"
By Frank Giggins
Australia

Samuel George Jubilee Beauchamp signed up in 1916. He and his brothers were well borers.
By Roslyn Beauchamp
Australia

Flight Sergeant Keith Edward Jeffery, RAAF, of Bunbury, Western Australia
By Alexandra Wallace
United Kingdom

Private George Martin Nicholson, 32nd Battalion, Australian Infantry. KIA, 11 October 1917
By Dave Dykes
United Kingdom

Private Gavin Morton, 2577, 3rd Battalion, Australian Imperial Force. KIA, Gallipoli, 12 August 1915
By Dave Dykes
United Kingdom
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