Virtual War Memorial Australia @VWMASchools
Helping research ordinary Australians who have served in war. Everyone's story counts. To register a school/class - [email protected] vwma.org.au/explore/schools Adelaide, South Australia Joined September 2018-
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This morning, we visited Adelaide Botanic High School for their Anzac Day service. It was a moving ceremony, excellently managed by student leaders. Our own Robert Kearney OAM was the keynote speaker, and he talked about the importance of remembrance.
On this day in 1917 the Second Battle of Bullecourt began. The Second Battle of Bullecourt resulted in the loss of over 7,500 Australians and 8,000 British soldiers killed or wounded. We will remember them. vwma.org.au/explore/campai…
It was great to have you there minister!
It was great to have you there minister!
On the 2nd of April 2005, a Royal Australian Navy Westland WS-61 Sea King helicopter crashed on he Indonesian island of Nias. Of the 11 onboard, 9 were killed (6 from the Royal Australian Navy and 3 from the Royal Australian Airforce) and 2 survived. We will remember them.
Today, March 8th marks International Women’s Day, a day to celebrate and advocate for all women around the world and recognise the outstanding achievements of women globally.
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Last week we handed over 1916 & 1917 conscription ballots to @AWMemorial who will protect this democratic history as part of the WW1 collection.
On the corner of Brighton Road and Scholefield Road, Seacliff in South Australia stands the Brighton Cement Works War Memorial. Read more here: vwma.org.au/explore/memori…
Members of the 1st Australian Light Trench Mortar Battery, 1st Australian Division around a fire or possibly a kerosene lamp in a dugout billet at Ypres. #WW1 #WWI #worldwarone #military #veterans #militaryhistory #anzacspirit #adf #warhistory
The 16th of January marks the anniversary of the death of celebrated Australian war photographer James Francis "Frank" Hurley in 1962. To read this article, click here: vwma.org.au/frank-hurley-r…
📷 Members of the 3rd Australian Light Horse Regiment "boiling the billy" on the desert sand after a hard day's ride. Read our page about the 3rd Australian Light Horse Regiment here: vwma.org.au/explore/units/…
Do you have your timetable for 2023? Are you teching Year 9 or 10 Hstory? Check out the VWMA School's Program for WW1 and WW2. vwma.org.au/explore/schools #worldwarone #worldwartwo #military #veterans #militaryhistory #anzacspirit #adf #warhistory #resources #historyteacher
Today on Remembrance Day, the Virtual War Memorial Australia remembers them all. Lest we forget. 📷 The Declaration of Signing outside Parliament House, Adelaide, November 1918 South Australian Government Photographic Collection, GN02191 #RemembranceDay2022 #RemembranceDay
Its only 10 days til Remembrance Day on November 11. How are you planning on commemorating all those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in war? Our website has many resources: vwma.org.au #veterans #militaryhistory #adf #warhistory #worldwarone #worldwartwo #vietnamwar
We are excited to welcome our new Schools Program Manager, Kathleen Johnson. Kathleen brings a wealth of teaching experience, outstanding leadership credentials and a great passion for History. Kathleen can be contacted at [email protected] or 0419 620 297
Renowned soldier and military history authority Jeff Ayles suddenly passed away earlier this year. On Saturday 18/6/22 a memorial commemoration was held at Keswick Barracks by the @AMOSAF Army Museum of SA and several invited speakers delivered addresses. Lest We Forget.
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King George VI visiting RAF Scampton in 1943.
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Original WW1 LVG C. VI in flight. Last remaining German WW1 airworthy aeroplane. Now at RAF Cosford conservation.
Pte Oswald Edward Edis, D Co, 3rd Reinforcements, 23rd Batt of Kyabram, Vic. Enlisted #OTD 1915. Embarked Melbourne in HMAT Anchises 26 Aug 1915. After 3 months in #Gallipoli deployed to France. KIA Pozieres 4 Aug 1916 age 19. #WW1 #Australia
The 2/43rd Battalion Club, in conjunction with Seppeltsfield Winery, is releasing a Commemorative Port for the 80th Anniversary of the North African Campaign. $35.00/bottle, order by Monday 27th June, contact Martin Forsyth: [email protected], 0402 084 921.
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