Historical - ABC Directory

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.
http://www.awm.gov.au/

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

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/
http://user.glo.be/~snelders/index.html

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

Commercial site: Men of Anzac - John Simpson Kirkpatrick

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

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

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

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

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

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/

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/

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 s
http://www.plaques.satlink.com.au/

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/

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

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

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

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 narrat
http://www.hellfire-corner.demon.co.uk/abercromby.htm

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

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

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 photo
http://mywebpage.netscape.com/rmcduntroon/

Aussie Korean War Combat Photo-Story Album

Personal photos and tales by Australian Korean War veterans.
http://www.kmike.com/oz/

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
http://www.battleforaustralia.org.au/index.html

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/

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
http://www.lighthorse.org.au

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

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

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/

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 t
http://au.geocities.com/thefallenofthe42nd

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

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 tr
http://au.geocities.com/digger_history_youngest_vc

Commercial site. 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, Austra
http://www.anzacday.biz

Digger History; Australia at War

All conflicts are covered in this MASSIVE site (over 1,800 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
http://www.diggerhistory.info

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

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 camou
http://www.diggerhistory.info/pages-badges/tac/0-signs-cat-index.htm

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

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

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

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

Commercial site.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

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
http://www.anzacs.org

Anzac Research Forum

A multi strand forum offering help with questions about Australian WW1 history.
http://com2.akheva.com/banzacresearch

Aussie & Kiwi Uniforms, 1788 to 2002

A full history of the uniforms of the AIF and CMF, the NZEF as well as some other Aussie & Kiwi Units. As well there are uniforms from Allied and enemy countries
http://www.diggerhistory.info/pages-uniforms/00-uniforms-cat-index.htm

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

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 mo
http://www.diggerhistory.info/pages-medals/00-medals-cat-index.htm

Commercial site. Hassle Free Travel Agency (Commercial site)

Tours to Gallipoli battlefields...
http://www.downundergallipoli.com

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

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

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

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

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, and India. All drawn or collected by Chief Warrant Officer Herbert H "Sarge" Book
http://www.militarybadges.info/

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 an
http://www.unsw.adfa.edu.au/~rmallett/index.html

The 2/26th Battalion AIF "The Gallopers"

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/

Australian War Time Medals & Medallions

An interesting grouping of Aussie medallions from the Soudan to WW2.
http://www.geocities.com/alottodo2000/

Slouch hat and other headwear for Australia & NZ

The slouch hat was NOT really Australian but the AIF made it ours. Read the full history
http://www.diggerhistory.info/pages-uniforms/slouch_hat_+.htm

The Battle of Hamel - History and Memory

A very particular event of World War I in France and of the Australian Corps' involvement. Some local history and account of the battle plus presentation of the various forms of that period memory (commemorations, war relics, Australian Corps Memorial Par
http://hamelfriends.free.fr

Military Vehicle Collectors Society of Sth Aust

Our members have between them over 150 historic and military vehicles.
http://www.military-vehicle-museum.org.au/contents.htm

Vietnam Veterans Motorcycle Club of Queensland

A site dedicated the men who served their country and came home to ride. The club was established to provide social and welfare support for bikers who are Vietnam Veterans. The VVMC Qld Chapter is not only a motorcycle club, but is also recognised as an E
http://www.qldvvmc.com/

Canada in Khaki

A short and concise account of the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) which served alongside the AIF and the NZEF (Anzac Corps). Copy of a Canadian Government booklet with additions of badges and other details
http://www.militarybadges.info/canada

Colour patches, Australia, NZ & Canada military

Over 1,800 colour patches from the Australian Army since WW1 to recent. Also some of the patches of Canada with more to come. NZ section is planned.
http://www.militarybadges.info/colourpatch

RSL Community Link.

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 Remembra
http://www.tedharris.info/comlink

Buttons of the Australian Military Forces

Images of many of the items that many people consider the basic necessities of a military uniform, the buttons. From the Colonial units to recent, all three Services.
http://www.diggerhistory.info/pages-uniforms/buttons01.htm

NZ ARMY

The military history of the blokes who put the NZ into ANZAC. Starts in the 1840s and goes through until the 1990s. Based on an official publication.
http://www.militarybadges.info/nzarmy

The (Royal) Marines & the British Army in Australia from 1788 to 1913

A comprehensive look at the Colonial era from the military viewpoint. The British Units, where and when they served, their weapons, their successes and their failures.
http://www.militarybadges.info/brits/

Commercial site: Anzac Day

Offers background about the Gallipoli campaign and information about Anzac Day commemorations.
http://www.anzacdayturkey.biz

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"
http://www.firstaif.info/fffaif

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

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

ANZAC BOOK

The Anzac Book was written at Gallipoli in 1915, by the Anzacs themselves. It was edited by the famed historian CEW Bean and the Introduction was written by the Commander, Sir William R Birdwood.
http://www.firstaif.info/anzac-book/

Fighting Fourth, a history of 4RAR/NZ (ANZAC) 2nd tour

4RAR/NZ (ANZAC) on it's second tour was the last Australian & New Zealand Battalion to serve in South Vietnam. That was 1971-1972. This is a reproduction of the Battalion's self created history of that tour. Mostly photos, just enough text to tell the
http://www.diggerhistory.info/4rar

Anzac Story for boys & girls

A short but concise account of the Gallipoli Campaign by someone who was there. It was written for a juvenile audience but is worth reading, even by adults.
http://www.firstaif.info/anzac-story

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 f
http://diggerhistory.proboards19.com/.

Western Australian Colonial Defence Forces from 1861 to 1901

A nearly complete listing of all the Western Australian Volunteer Forces and the Permanent Forces and the Defence Forces prior to Federation at 1901. Details of Units, badges, medals, Officers and men
http://www.firstaif.info/west-aust