Who is the head of the Australian War Memorial in Canberra?
Mr Matt Anderson PSM
Mr Matt Anderson PSM commenced as Director of the Australian War Memorial in April 2020. Mr Anderson joined Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) as a graduate in 1995.
How do I contact the Australian War Memorial?
If you need help, please email [email protected] or phone (02) 6243 4555.
Do you have to book to go to the War Memorial in Canberra?
Visitors will need to book free, timed tickets to visit the Memorial to ensure social distancing can be properly maintained. Separate free, timed entry tickets to attend the Last Post Ceremony are also available. Tickets can be booked through the Memorial’s website at www.awm.gov.au/visit.
How many names are on the roll of Honour at the Australian War Memorial?
At the heart of the Memorial building is the Roll of Honour: a long series of bronze panels recording the names of over 102,000 members of the Australian armed forces who have died during or as a result of warlike service, non-warlike service and certain peacetime operations.
Is the War Memorial Open in Canberra?
Plan your visit The Australian War Memorial is open to the public with a new temporary entrance. Visitors will require timed tickets to enter the Memorial galleries, and also to attend the daily Last Post Ceremony at 4:45 pm in the Commemorative Area.
Is the Canberra War Memorial Open?
Plan your visit The Australian War Memorial is open to the public with a new temporary entrance. Visitors will require timed tickets to enter the Memorial galleries, and also to attend the daily Last Post Ceremony at 4:45 pm in the Commemorative Area. Ticket bookings open now.
Is the Australian War Memorial Free?
Entry to the Memorial is free.
How much does it cost to go to the War Memorial in Canberra?
free
Entry to the Memorial is free. Maps, brochures, and information are available from the Memorial Information Desk. Wheelchairs and strollers are available for free loan. Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, there are limited on-site cloaking facilities available.
How many names of fallen service personnel are on the War memorial?
Over 16,000 names are recorded on the memorial including those who have been killed whilst on duty, died in operational theatre or were targeted by terrorists .
When was the roll of honour made?
In many communities, honour rolls were the first type of memorial to honour people who had enlisted to serve in World War I. Most old honour boards were made in the 1920s from a mix of materials, such as wood, stone, metal, paper and photographs.
What is the roll of Honour at the Australian Memorial?
Honour Rolls At the heart of the Memorial building is the Roll of Honour: a long series of bronze panels recording the names of over 102,000 members of the Australian armed forces who have died during or as a result of warlike service, non-warlike service and certain peacetime operations.
What is the roll of Honour?
The Roll of Honour records and commemorates members of the Australian armed forces who have died during or as a result of war service, or for Post-1945 conflicts, warlike service, non-warlike service and certain peacetime operations.
Where can I find the Memorial’s roll of Honour?
This takes the form of bronze panels in the cloisters surrounding the Memorial’s Commemorative Area and the online Roll of Honour database, which is accessible via the Memorial’s website.
What is on the roll of Honour at Long Tan?
The Long Tan cross Honour Rolls At the heart of the Memorial building is the Roll of Honour: a long series of bronze panels recording the names of over 102,000 members of the Australian armed forces who have died during or as a result of warlike service, non-warlike service and certain peacetime operations.