Military Records

Australia has been fighting in wars for most of its history and millions of Australian soldiers have given their lives in the protection of their homeland. Military records have been saved throughout the years that preserve the past and tell the stories of Australia’s military brave warriors. Whether you are looking for records from the Australian Army, Royal Navy, Defense Force or Air Force, this is your portal to the past. With military & war records dating back to the early 20th century and the First World War (ww1), our extensive database at your disposal.

What are Military Records ?

Military records include soldier histories, background information, service and pension records and prisoner rolls. Australian Military records can be used to find out about battle dates and outcomes, locate the gravesites of loved ones lost in combat and enlistment dates.

Frequently, people find out things about their family members through military records and military certificates that they never would have otherwise. Australian war memorial records are a great way to connect with the past and find out the truth about your loved ones who served to protect you. For those of you trying to assemble a family tree, there is no better way than to use Australian war records to get all the distant information that you need. We have records from world war I, world war II, Vietnam war and more.

How were Australian War Records collected in the first place ?

During World War I the government established the Australian War Records Section of the Australian army. Formally established in May of 1917 the AWRS grew to include over 600 military and civilian personnel. This department was put in charge of collecting and preserving any and all records that were relevant to Australia’s military experiences. Over the remainder of World War I it amassed 25,000 documents, photographs and other memorabilia.

Two years after the AWRS was created the Australian War Memorial was established. Today the memorial is comprised of three parts, one of which is the Research Centre where all war memorial records are kept.

How do I access the Army Records I am looking for ?

Right here! All you have to do is enter your first and last name and the information you are interested in, at the bottom of the page and press search. We specialize in the war records of the Australian military services. We have worked tirelessly to establish a complete and convenient set of army records for the many curious family members of Australia’s brave military heroes.

In the past it could be a very complicated process of mailing in record requests and filling out paperwork. Sometimes delays in receiving your records could be as long as several months. But here a simple click of the mouse will allow you to learn the history of your father, grandfather, or great-grandfather within seconds.

Think of it as a way to connect with your roots and pay tribute to those who fought for you. The greatest tragedy that can befall a fallen soldier is to be forgotten. Access your Australian military records today and make sure that it never happens to the special soldier in your life. Whether it is army, war, navy or military records (inculding ww1 records & ww2 records) – we have it all !