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Researching Indigenous Soldiers

From the days of the Boer War Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders have undertaken military service. There are ongoing projects aimed at identifying Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders who served in World War One, with some estimates indicating that as many as 1000 served in the military.

Researching NSW Soldiers

Researching NSW Soldiers Where to go for service records John Quaye, Sydney Harbour Trust, died 24 June 1917. Digital ID 20231_a43_0000-40 Soldiers in Egypt. NRS 15051/1/36 Soldiers at Liverpool Camp, c.1915. NRS 4474 [1/194] D4480 Recruitment for the Australian...

Appendix 1 List of NSW units of the AIF

List of NSW units of the AIF Appendix 1 This list includes the New South Wales units of the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) for World War I. Australian Light Horse Regiments 1st Light Horse Regiment; 6th Light Horse Regiment; 7th Light Horse Regiment; 12th Light Horse...

Appendix 2 List of New South Wales Victoria Cross recipients

List of New South Wales Victoria Cross recipients Appendix 2 This list of NSW Victoria Cross recipients is in chronological order.  The Victoria Cross is the highest award for acts of bravery in wartime and can be awarded to any serving member of the Australian armed...