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On 24 February 1969 he was appointed to the Australian Army Training Team in Vietnam. In May that year he was commanding the 212th Company of the 1st Mobile Strike Force Battalion when it was attack … read more

Media Release: Office of the Hon. Darren Chester, Canberra ACT. 15 May 2020 15 May 2020, marks the 75th anniversary of the conclusion of operations at Wewak, the scene of the final Australian ca … read more

Media Release - Office of the Hon. Darren Chester, Canberra ACT. TODAY on International Nurses Day, we recognise and celebrate the important contribution of nurses to the safety and prosperity o … read more

There are hundreds of medals issued to military, police, emergency services and civilians. Each Award is governed by strict protocols which protect the integrity of Australia's Honours and … read more

Like nearly every other country in the world, Australia has a system of honours and awards so its citizens can be recognised for excellence, achievement or meritorious service and contributions to o … read more

It is difficult to imagine the emotions felt 75 years ago on 8 May 1945 when Victory in Europe was declared, and the war against Germany came to an end. In Australia celebrations were undertaken … read more

The sea battle which most influenced the war in Papua was the Battle of the Coral Sea, fought on 5-8 May 1942, two months before the Japanese landed there... The Battle of the Coral Sea resulted … read more

Thank you for your order, we are working within government recommendations to make sure we get your order out safely. This means there will be a slightly longer than usual processing time on picking a … read more