The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
This painting shows an attack by troops of the 18th Australian Infantry Brigade, supported by General Stuart tanks of the 2/6th Australian Armoured Regiment during the struggle for Buna, New Guinea.
The combined assault, though costly, succeeded in breaking through the enemy defences of bunkers and foxholes that had previously delayed Allied advance. The battle of the beaches raged from November 1942 until all Japanese resistance was finally overcome late in January 1943. In sixteen days the 18th Brigade lost 55 officers and 808 men, including 22 officers and 284 men killed.
Victoria Cross. Engraved reverse suspender with recipient's details; reverse cross with date of action. Edward John Francis ‘Jack’ Ryan was born to Michael and Eugenia (nee Newman) Ryan at Tumut on
Victoria Cross. Engraved reverse suspender with recipient's details and reverse cross with date of action. Victoria Cross awarded to Lance Corporal Thomas Leslie ‘Jack’ Axford. Jack was born on 18 J
George Medal (George VI). Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Nancy Grace Augusta Wake was born to Charles Augustus and Ella Rosieur Wake at Wellington, New Zealand on 30 August 1913 tho
Victoria Cross. Engraved reverse suspender with recipient's details and reverse cross with date of action. Lawrence Dominic 'Fat' McCarthy was born at York, east of Perth, Western Australia probably
Victoria Cross. Impressed reverse suspender with recipient's details and reverse cross with date of action. George Julian ‘Snowy’ Howell was born to Francis John and Martha (nee Sweeny) Howell at En
Victoria Cross. Engraved reverse suspender with recipient's details; reverse cross with date of action. William Matthew Currey was born to William Robert and Mary Ellen (nee Lang) Currey on 19 Septe
