Selected individuals linked to the Netherlands East Indies (NEI) during World War II for which the Archives holds interviews. Click here for the interviews.
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- Paul Couvret
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Java, Prisoners of War, Prisoners of the Japanese (including Thai/Burma, Changi, Sandakan, Japan etc), Former allies living in Australia.
- Service: 18 Squadron NEI.
- Allen Osborne
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Papua, Beach battles, Kokoda, New Guinea, Ramu/Markham Valley, Borneo, AIF in Borneo, Balikpapan.
- Service: 2/6th Independent Company.
- William Price (Bill)
- Themes: World War II, Malaya The Fall of Singapore, RAN, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), RAN in Indian Ocean, RAN in New Guinea, RAN in Pacific.
- Service: HMAS Sydney, HMAS Vampire.
- Ray Barker
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), RAN, Java, RAN in Indian Ocean, RAN in Pacific, Prisoners of War, Prisoners of the Japanese (including Thai/Burma, Changi, Sandakan, Japan etc).
- Service: HMAS Perth.
- Edward Brooks (Russ)
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), RAAF, Java, Darwin, New Guinea, RAAF in Southwest Pacific, RAAF in Borneo, War Economy, Reserved Occupations.
- Service: 24 Squadron.
- Lindsay Drady
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), RAAF, New Guinea, RAAF in Southwest Pacific, Borneo, Tarakan, Military Service in Australia, Cowra and other camps.
- Service: 78 Squadron.
- David Mattiske
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), RAN, New Britain 1945, Papua, Milne Bay, RAN in Borneo, RAN in Pacific.
- Service: HMAS Shropshire.
- Henry Sproxton
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Timor, New Britain 1945, Papua, Defence of Moresby, New Guinea, Wau Salamaua.
- Service: 2/2nd Independent Company.
- Robert Crawford (Bob)
- Themes: World War II, Empire Air Training Scheme, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), RAAF, New Britain 1945, Darwin, Papua, Defence of Moresby, Milne Bay.
- Service: 12 Squadron, 5 Squadron, 75 Squadron, 78 Squadron.
- Ira Withers (Dick)
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Java, Darwin, Special Forces, Z Force, Intelligence, Signals.
- Service: 11 Squadron, Secret Intelligence Australia.
- John Marks (John)
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), RAAF, Timor, Darwin.
- Service: 18 Squadron NEI.
- Arthur Skuthorpe (Arthur)
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), RAN, RAN in Coral Sea, RAN in New Guinea, RAN in Pacific, Philippines.
- Service: HMAS Gympie.
- Derek Holyoake
- Themes: World War II, RAN in The Mediterranean, Shore Bombardment, Malaya The Fall of Singapore, RAN, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Java, RAN in Coral Sea, RAN in New Guinea, RAN in Pacific, Korea.
- Service: HMAS Hobart, HMAS Sydney.
- Alfred Johnson (Gordon)
- Themes: World War II, RAN in The Mediterranean, Shore Bombardment, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), RAN, New Britain 1945, RAN in Coral Sea, RAN in Indian Ocean, RAN in New Guinea, RAN in Pacific.
- Service: HMAS Hobart, HMAS Moresby.
- Francis Bartlett (Frank)
- Themes: World War II, Malaya The Fall of Singapore, RAAF, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Java.
- Service: 1 Aircraft Performance Unit.
- Bernard Langridge
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Timor, New Guinea, Ramu/Markham Valley.
- Service: 2/2nd Australian Commando Squadron, 2/2nd Independent Coy.
- Graham Heath
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), RAAF.
- Service: 111 Air Sea Rescue, 43 Squadron.
- Jack Heywood
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), RAAF, New Guinea, RAAF in Southwest Pacific.
- Service: 11 Squadron, 112 Air Sea Rescue, 20 Squadron, 41 Squadron.
- Eric Sambell
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Papua, Defence of Moresby, Kokoda, Huon Peninsula, Balikpapan, Post-War.
- Service: 2/27th Battalion.
- Peter Perrett
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Timor, Special Forces, Commandos, Reserved Occupations.
- Service: 116th AGH, 127th AGH, 2/4th Independent Company.
- Ralph Coyne (Tosser)
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Timor, New Guinea, Huon Peninsula, Borneo.
- Service: 2/4 Independent Company (Sparrow Force).
- William Gibbs (Bill)
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Timor, New Guinea, Special Forces, Commandos.
- Service: 2/4th Australian Independent Company.
- Roy Porter
- Themes: World War II, Empire Air Training Scheme, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Timor, Home Defence of Australia.
- Service: 18 NEI Squadron.
- Andrew Aberle
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), RAN, Papua, Defence of Moresby, RAN in Borneo.
- Service: HMAS Basilisk, HMAS Inverell, HMAS Leeuwin.
- Lewis Harte (Bernard or LB)
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), New Britain, Papua, Defence of Moresby, RAAF in Southwest Pacific.
- Service: 11 Group, 20 Squadron.
- Bryan Wearne
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), RAN, RAN in Borneo, RAN in Pacific, Post-War.
- Service: HMAS Manoora, HMAS Westralia.
- John Wright
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Java, Prisoners of War.
- Service: 1 Squadron, 2 Squadron, 453 Squadron.
- William O’Connor
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Darwin, New Guinea, RAAF in Southwest Pacific, Home Defence of Australia.
- Service: 22 Squadron RAAF Boston Bombers, 2nd AIF Darwin.
- Edwin Medlin (Harry)
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Timor, Prisoners of the Japanese.
- Service: 2/1st Fortress Company.
- Peter Masters
- Themes: World War II, Empire Air Training Scheme, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), New Guinea, RAAF in Southwest Pacific.
- Service: 4 Squadron, 75 Squadron, 80 Squadron.
- Eric Elms (ASDIC Yorkie)
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Papua, Milne Bay, RAN in Coral Sea, British & Commonwealth Occupation Force.
- Service: HMAS Arunta, HMAS Barcoo, HMAS Bataan.
- Bernard Eneberg (Bill)
- Themes: World War II, Empire Air Training Scheme, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Darwin, RAAF in Southwest Pacific.
- Service: 113 Air Sea Rescue Flight, 20 Squadron.
- Cecil Edwards (Lloyd)
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Ambon, Australians in Other Forces.
- Service: 2 Squadron, 13 Squadron, United States 5th Air Force.
- Keith Irwin (Scoop)
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Java, Timor, New Britain, Papua, Kokoda.
- Service: 2/36th Battalion, 53rd Battalion.
- Athol Pledger (Tom)
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Ambon, Prisoners of the Japanese.
- Service: 2/12 Field Ambulance, Gull Force.
- Philip Hamilton-Foster (Phil or Fos)
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), RAAF, Korea, Vietnam.
- Service: 12 Squadron, 77 Squadron, 86 Squadron.
- David Hopkins
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), RAN, RAN in New Guinea, RAN in Pacific.
- Service: HMAS Australia.
- Desmond Shinkfield (Des)
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), RAN, RAN in Borneo, RAN in Pacific, Philippines.
- Service: HMAS Australia, HMAS Bundaberg.
- William Haskell (Bill)
- Themes: World War II, Syria, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Java, Prisoners of the Japanese.
- Service: 2/3rd Machine Gun Battalion.
- Walter Robinson (Robbie)
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), RAN, RAN in Coral Sea, RAN in Pacific.
- Service: HMAS Ararat, HMAS Kanimbla, HMAS Manoora.
- John Jones
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Timor, Darwin.
- Service: 2/4th Independent Company.
- Frederick Powell (Fred)
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Papua, Kokoda, Milne Bay.
- Service: 2/5th AGH, 2/9th AGH.
- Ronald Frasa (Ron)
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), RAN, RAN in New Guinea, RAN in Pacific.
- Service: HMAS Shropshire.
- Albert Sweeney (Bert)
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), New Guinea, Military Service in Australia.
- Service: 2/8th Armoured Regiment.
- Lawrence Black (Laurie)
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Special Forces, Z Force, Intelligence.
- Service: 3rd HQ Signals Armoured Division, Defence Special Unit.
- Frank McGovern
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Java, Prisoners of the Japanese.
- Service: HMAS Perth.
- Colin Hobson (Col)
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), New Guinea, RAAF in Southwest Pacific.
- Service: 15 Squadron.
- Ronald Penglase
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), RAN in Borneo, RAN in Pacific, Naval Defence of Shipping.
- Service: HMAS Assault, HMAS Westralia.
- Martin O’Bryan (Ted or Rocky)
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), RAAF, Post War, RAPWI.
- Service: 38 Transport Squadron.
- William Schmitt (Bill)
- Themes: World War II, Syria, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Java, Prisoners of the Japanese.
- Service: 2/3rd Machine Gun Battalion.
- Keith Cousins
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Africa, Coastal Command, RAAF in Borneo.
- Service: 216 Squadron RAF, 43 Squadron.
- Griffith Roberts (Roy)
- Themes: World War II, Crete, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), RAN, RAN in Pacific.
- Service: HMAS Perth.
- Desmond Harrington
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), RAAF in Borneo.
- Service: 5 Replenish Centre, 79 Squadron.
- David Rogers (Bill)
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Philippines, Signals, Post War.
- Service: Central Intelligence Bureau, Signal Corps.
- Ray Parkin
- Themes: World War II, Greece, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), RAN, Prisoners of the Japanese.
- Service: HMAS Perth.
- David Scott
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), RAN in Borneo, RAN in Pacific.
- Service: HMAS Arunta.
- Alwyn Shilton (Bluey)
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Papua, Milne Bay, Bougainville.
- Service: 2/5th Battalion.
- Desmond Pigram (Des)
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Ambon, Prisoners of the Japanese.
- Service: BCOF, Guard Platoon Ambon.
- Frederick Cassidy (Fred)
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), RAAF in Borneo, Prisoners of War.
- Service: 30 Squadron, 93 Squadron.
- David Davies (John)
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Borneo, Nuclear and Rocket Testing.
- Service: 2/3 Composite Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Maralinga Atomic Tests.
- William Moore (Donald)
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Post War, Soldier Settlement.
- Service: 18 Squadron NEI.
- Rolf Baldwin (Baldy)
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Timor, Special Forces.
- Service: 2/2nd Independent Company.
- Keith Oliver
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Merchant Seamen.
- Service: British Merchant Navy.
- Robert Gaudion
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Bougainville.
- Service: 26th Battalion.
- William Dawson (Bill)
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), RAN in Pacific, RAN in Coral Sea.
- Service: HMAS Adelaide, HMAS Kanimbla.
- Alexander Hampel (Ian)
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Papua, Milne Bay.
- Service: 2/4th Independent Company.
- Ronald Patten (Ron)
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Entertainers, Military Service in Australia.
- Service: 1st Australian Army Theatre.
- Roderick McDonald (Rod Wick)
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), RAAF.
- Service: 24 Squadron.
- Geoffrey Maule (Tom)
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), RAN in New Guinea.
- Service: HMAS Melville, HMAS Norman.
- Colin Hamley
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Java, Prisoners of the Japanese.
- Service: 2/2nd Pioneer Battalion.
- Donald Mackay (Mac)
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Darwin.
- Service: 18 Squadron NEI.
- Lionel Veale
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Ambon, New Guinea, Special Forces.
- Service: 1st Independent Company.
- John Bingham (Jock)
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Java, Prisoners of the Japanese.
- Service: 1 Squadron.
- Arthur Brierley
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Papua, RAN in Pacific.
- Service: HMAS Glenelg, HMAS Kanimbla
- Edward Boyd (Lindsay)
- Themes: World War II, RAN in The Mediterranean, RAN in Coral Sea, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), RAN in Indian Ocean.
- Service: HMAS Adelaide, HMAS Hobart, HMAS Stuart.
- John Clark (John)
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Papua, Milne Bay, RAAF in Borneo.
- Service: 23 Squadron, 6 Squadron.
- Reginald Hulbert (Reg)
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), RAN, RAN in Coral Sea, RAN in Pacific.
- Service: Birchgrove Park, HMAS Australia.
- Edwin Crabtree (Ed)
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Darwin, RAAF in Southwest Pacific, Australians in Other Forces.
- Service: 380 Bomb Group, 530 Squadron, 5th Airforce Group USAAC.
- Fredrick Offord (Fred, Snowy)
- Themes: World War II, Greece, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Timor, RAN in Indian Ocean, RAN in Pacific.
- Service: HMAS Quiberon, HMAS Voyager.
- Benjamin Amor
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Ambon.
- Service: 2/21st Battalion.
- Christopher Wood (Geoff)
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Timor.
- Service: 2/40th Battalion.
- Peter Atherton
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Java, Prisoners of the Japanese.
- Service: 100 Squadron.
- Alan McFarlane (Alan)
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Darwin, Borneo, AIF in Borneo.
- Service: 2/3rd Docks Operating Company, 2/8th Field Company.
- Willem Heikoop (Bill)
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Timor, RAAF in Southwest Pacific.
- Service: 18 Squadron, NEI/RAAF.
- John Kenneally (Paddy)
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Timor, New Guinea, Reserved Occupations.
- Service: 2/2nd Commando Squadron, 2/2nd Independent Company.
- Jack McMahon (Macca)
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Ambon, Milne Bay, Special Forces, Z Force.
- Service: 1st Water Transport Company, 2/21st Battalion.
- Peter Gordon (Tiny)
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Papua, New Guinea, Shaggy Ridge.
- Service: Australian Special Wireless Group.
- Louis Reid (Curly)
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Timor, Special Forces, Z Force.
- Service: 32nd Battalion, Z Special Unit.
- Earle Evans
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), RAAF in Borneo.
- Service: 111 Air Sea Rescue Squadron, 20 Squadron.
- Albert Sieber (David Sieb)
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Darwin, RAAF in Borneo.
- Service: 21 Squadron RAAF, 380 Bomber Group USAAF.
- John McIntosh (Jack)
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Papua, Kokoda, Bougainville.
- Service: 1st PIB.
- Harry Cresswell
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Timor, Darwin, RAN in Pacific.
- Service: HMAS Fairmile, HMAS Hobart.
- Douglas Harvey
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Darwin, RAAF in Borneo.
- Service: 13 Squadron, 35 Squadron.
- Leonard Bennetts (Tup)
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Papua, Beach Battles, Borneo.
- Service: 10th Battalion.
- John Clark (John)
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Papua, Milne Bay, RAAF in Borneo.
- Service: 23 Squadron, 6 Squadron.
- Reginald Hulbert (Reg)
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), RAN, RAN in Coral Sea, RAN in Pacific.
- Service: Birchgrove Park, HMAS Australia, HMAS Shropshire.
- Fredrick Offord (Fred, Snowy)
- Themes: World War II, Greece, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Timor, RAN in Indian Ocean, RAN in Pacific.
- Service: HMAS Quiberon, HMAS Voyager.
- Benjamin Amor
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Ambon.
- Service: 2/21st Battalion.
- Christopher Wood (Geoff)
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Timor.
- Service: 2/40th Battalion.
- Peter Atherton
– Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Java, Prisoners of the Japanese.
– Service: 100 Squadron. - Alan McFarlane (Alan)
– Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Darwin, Other attacks on Australia, Borneo, AIF in Borneo.
– Service: 2/3rd Docks Operating Company, 2/8th Field Company. - Willem Heikoop (Bill)
– Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), RAAF, Timor, Darwin, New Guinea, RAAF in Southwest Pacific.
– Service: 18 Squadron, NEI/RAAF. - John Kenneally (Paddy)
– Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Timor, New Britain 1945, New Guinea, Reserved Occupations.
– Service: 2/2nd Commando Squadron, 2/2nd Independent Company. - Jack McMahon (Macca)
– Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Ambon, Papua, Milne Bay, Special Forces, Z Force.
– Service: 1st Water Transport Company, 2/21st Battalion, Z Special Unit. - Peter Gordon (Tiny)
– Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Papua, Milne Bay, New Guinea, Huon Peninsula, Shaggy Ridge, Military Service in Australia.
– Service: Australian Special Wireless Group. - Louis Reid (Curly)
– Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Timor, Special Forces, Z Force.
– Service: 32nd Battalion, Z Special Unit. - Earle Evans
– Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), RAAF in Borneo, New Britain 1945, Bougainville.
– Service: 111 Air Sea Rescue Squadron, 20 Squadron, 42 Squadron. - Albert Sieber (David Sieb)
– Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), RAAF, New Britain 1945, Darwin, RAAF in Borneo, War Economy, Reserved Occupations, Australians in Other Forces, Post War, CRTS (Commonwealth Rehab & Training Scheme).
– Service: 21 Squadron RAAF, 23 Squadron RAAF, 380 Bomber Group USAAF. - John McIntosh (Jack)
– Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Papua, Beach Battles, Kokoda, New Guinea, Huon Peninsula, Ramu/Markham Valley, Bougainville.
– Service: 1st PIB. - Harry Cresswell
– Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Timor, Darwin, RAN in Borneo, RAN in Pacific.
– Service: HMAS Fairmile, HMAS Hobart. - Douglas Harvey
– Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), RAAF, Darwin, RAAF in Borneo, Post War, RAPWI (Recovery of Allied Prisoners of War and Internees).
– Service: 13 Squadron, 35 Squadron, 6 Squadron, 7 Squadron. - Leonard Bennetts (Tup)
– Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Papua, Beach Battles, New Guinea, Ramu/Markham Valley, Shaggy Ridge, Borneo, Balikpapan, War Economy, Reserved Occupations.
– Service: 10th Battalion. - Lionel Veale
– Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Ambon, New Guinea, Huon Peninsula, Wewak, Special Forces, Commandos.
– Service: 1st Independent Company, 33rd Battalion.
- John Clark (John)
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Papua, Milne Bay, RAAF in Borneo.
- Service: 23 Squadron, 6 Squadron.
- Reginald Hulbert (Reg)
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), RAN, RAN in Coral Sea, RAN in Pacific.
- Service: Birchgrove Park, HMAS Australia, HMAS Shropshire.
- Fredrick Offord (Fred, Snowy)
- Themes: World War II, Greece, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Timor, RAN in Indian Ocean, RAN in Pacific.
- Service: HMAS Quiberon, HMAS Voyager.
- Benjamin Amor
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Ambon.
- Service: 2/21st Battalion.
- Christopher Wood (Geoff)
- Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Timor.
- Service: 2/40th Battalion.
- Peter Atherton
– Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Java, Prisoners of the Japanese.
– Service: 100 Squadron. - Alan McFarlane (Alan)
– Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Darwin, Other attacks on Australia, Borneo, AIF in Borneo.
– Service: 2/3rd Docks Operating Company, 2/8th Field Company. - Willem Heikoop (Bill)
– Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), RAAF, Timor, Darwin, New Guinea, RAAF in Southwest Pacific.
– Service: 18 Squadron, NEI/RAAF. - John Kenneally (Paddy)
– Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Timor, New Britain 1945, New Guinea, Reserved Occupations.
– Service: 2/2nd Commando Squadron, 2/2nd Independent Company. - Jack McMahon (Macca)
– Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Ambon, Papua, Milne Bay, Special Forces, Z Force.
– Service: 1st Water Transport Company, 2/21st Battalion, Z Special Unit. - Peter Gordon (Tiny)
– Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Papua, Milne Bay, New Guinea, Huon Peninsula, Shaggy Ridge, Military Service in Australia.
– Service: Australian Special Wireless Group. - Louis Reid (Curly)
– Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Timor, Special Forces, Z Force.
– Service: 32nd Battalion, Z Special Unit. - Earle Evans
– Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), RAAF in Borneo, New Britain 1945, Bougainville.
– Service: 111 Air Sea Rescue Squadron, 20 Squadron, 42 Squadron. - Albert Sieber (David Sieb)
– Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), RAAF, New Britain 1945, Darwin, RAAF in Borneo, War Economy, Reserved Occupations, Australians in Other Forces, Post War, CRTS (Commonwealth Rehab & Training Scheme).
– Service: 21 Squadron RAAF, 23 Squadron RAAF, 380 Bomber Group USAAF. - John McIntosh (Jack)
– Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Papua, Beach Battles, Kokoda, New Guinea, Huon Peninsula, Ramu/Markham Valley, Bougainville.
– Service: 1st PIB. - Harry Cresswell
– Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Timor, Darwin, RAN in Borneo, RAN in Pacific.
– Service: HMAS Fairmile, HMAS Hobart. - Douglas Harvey
– Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), RAAF, Darwin, RAAF in Borneo, Post War, RAPWI (Recovery of Allied Prisoners of War and Internees).
– Service: 13 Squadron, 35 Squadron, 6 Squadron, 7 Squadron. - Leonard Bennetts (Tup)
– Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Papua, Beach Battles, New Guinea, Ramu/Markham Valley, Shaggy Ridge, Borneo, Balikpapan, War Economy, Reserved Occupations.
– Service: 10th Battalion. - Lionel Veale
– Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Ambon, New Guinea, Huon Peninsula, Wewak, Special Forces, Commandos.
– Service: 1st Independent Company, 33rd Battalion.
- John Jones
– Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Timor, Darwin, Other attacks on Australia.
– Service: 2/4th Independent Company. - Frederick Powell (Fred)
– Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Papua, Kokoda, Milne Bay, Prisoners of War, Repatriation of POWs, Post War, CRTS (Commonwealth Rehab & Training Scheme).
– Service: 2/5th AGH, 2/9th AGH. - Ronald Frasa (Ron)
– Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), RAN, RAN in Borneo, RAN in New Guinea, RAN in Pacific, Philippines.
– Service: HMAS Shropshire. - Albert Sweeney (Bert)
– Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), New Guinea, Wewak, Military Service in Australia, Cowra and other camps.
– Service: 2/8th Armoured Regiment, 41st Landing Craft Company, Army Tank Training Regiment. - Lawrence Black (Laurie)
– Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Special Forces, Z Force, Intelligence, Field operatives.
– Service: 3rd HQ Signals Armoured Division, Defence Special Unit. - Frank McGovern
– Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Java, Prisoners of War, Prisoners of the Japanese.
– Service: HMAS Perth. - Colin Hobson (Col)
– Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), RAAF, New Guinea, RAAF in Southwest Pacific, War Economy, Agricultural Production, Reserved Occupations.
– Service: 15 Squadron. - Ronald Penglase
– Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), RAN, New Britain 1945, RAN in Borneo, RAN in New Guinea, RAN in Pacific, Philippines, Defence of Australia, Naval Defence of Shipping.
– Service: HMAS Assault, HMAS Westralia, HMS Moreton Bay. - Martin O’Bryan (Ted or Rocky)
– Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), RAAF, New Britain 1945, War Economy, Agricultural Production, Reserved Occupations, Children, Post War, RAPWI (Recovery of Allied Prisoners of War and Internees).
– Service: 38 Transport Squadron. - William Schmitt (Bill)
– Themes: World War II, Syria, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Java, Prisoners of War, Prisoners of the Japanese.
– Service: 2/3rd Machine Gun Battalion. - Keith Cousins
– Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Africa (Service/Training), Desert Airforce, Coastal Command, Defence of Malta, Empire Air Training Scheme, RAAF, RAAF in Borneo.
– Service: 216 Squadron RAF, 43 Squadron, 458 Squadron. - Griffith Roberts (Roy)
– Themes: World War II, Crete, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), RAN, RAN in Pacific.
– Service: HMAS Perth. - Desmond Harrington
– Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), RAAF, Darwin, RAAF in Borneo.
– Service: 5 Replenish Centre, High Security Morotai, 79 Squadron. - David Rogers (Bill)
– Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Philippines, Military Service in Australia, Headquarters Units, Children, Intelligence, Signals, Post War, CRTS (Commonwealth Rehab & Training Scheme).
– Service: Central Intelligence Bureau, Signal Corps. - Ray Parkin
– Themes: World War II, Greece, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), RAN, Prisoners of War, Prisoners of the Japanese.
– Service: HMAS Perth, Prisoner of the Japanese. - David Scott
– Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), RAN, RAN in Borneo, RAN in Indian Ocean, RAN in New Guinea, RAN in Pacific, Post War, Soldier Settlement.
– Service: HMAS Arunta. - Alwyn Shilton (Bluey)
– Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Papua, Milne Bay, Bougainville.
– Service: 2/5th Battalion. - Desmond Pigram (Des)
– Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Ambon, Prisoners of War, War Crimes/Legal Teams POWs, Military Service in Australia, Cowra and other camps, British & Commonwealth Occupation Force.
– Service: BCOF, Guard Platoon Ambon (War Trials). - Frederick Cassidy (Fred)
– Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), RAAF, New Guinea, RAAF in Southwest Pacific, RAAF in Borneo, Prisoners of War, Repatriation of POWs.
– Service: 30 Squadron, 93 Squadron. - David Davies (John)
– Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Darwin, Borneo, AIF in Borneo, Nuclear and Rocket Testing.
– Service: 2/3 Composite Anti-Aircraft Regiment, 2/6 HAA Battery, Australian Staff Corps, Maralinga Atomic Tests. - William Moore (Donald)
– Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Empire Air Training Scheme, Darwin, Post War, Soldier Settlement.
– Service: 18 Squadron NEI. - Rolf Baldwin (Baldy)
– Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Timor, New Britain 1945, Special Forces, Commandos.
– Service: 2/2nd Independent Company, Sparrow Force. - Keith Oliver
– Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Battle of the Atlantic, Merchant Seamen, Defence of Australia.
– Service: British Merchant Navy. - Robert Gaudion
– Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Bougainville.
– Service: 26th Battalion. - William Dawson (Bill)
– Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Battle of the Atlantic, Merchant Seamen, RAN in Coral Sea, RAN in Pacific.
– Service: HMAS Adelaide, HMAS Kanimbla. - Alexander Hampel (Ian)
– Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Timor, Papua, Beach Battles, Milne Bay, Military Service in Australia, Cowra and other camps.
– Service: 2/4th Independent Company. - Ronald Patten (Ron)
– Themes: World War II, Netherlands East Indies (NEI), Military Service in Australia, Headquarters Units, Entertainers.
– Service: 1st Australian Army Theatre, 2nd Division Concert Group, 2nd Field Regiment.