Risk-taking pilot a Great War hero
HE WAS a pilot. A risk-taker. And he’d head up, destroy the enemy and be back on the ground before his breakfast went cold. Meet Ross Smith — one of the most celebrated aviators of all time.
Anzac Centenary
War hero helping mates through trauma
VICTORIA Cross hero Corporal Dan Keighran says although defence bosses are taking mental illness more seriously, much more needs to be done.
From schoolboy sailor to war hero
HERBERT Marshall was 15 when he joined the Royal Australian Navy in World War I, just four years older than great-great-granddaughter Bianca is now.
Search to find fallen digger’s family
An ancestor of a fallen WWI digger from O’Halloran Hill is searching for his relatives in the hope they will attend the soldier’s Last Post ceremony this month.
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Troops set sail into battle
Soldiers will march through Hobart tomorrow to re-enact the departure of the first Tasmanian troops for WWI. Reg A Watson tells the story.
Young soldier salutes his proud family war history
IT’S a remarkable piece of history. The caricature Private Tim Applebee is holding is of his great-uncle, Lance Corporal Malcolm “Mal” Henry Applebee.
‘Australia has lost its identity’
IN a society split by A-list snobbery and grassroots prejudice, this man has the answer — swag. And he’s got an army of star supporters.
Aussies graffiti ancient relic
AN Ancient ritual site has been unearthed in the Holy Land — complete with graffiti from two Australians. Do you recognise their names?
Japanese Kokoda myth exploded
AN enduring myth of the World War Two Kokoda campaign and the Battle for Australia has been blown away in a new book.
What our first WWI reporter saw
CHARLES Bean was Australia’s first “embedded” journalist in WWI, where he faced monumental frustrations on frontline trenches as he witnessed our troops under fire.
Website a tribute to family hero
PAUL Hutchins had extra motivation when designing the Tasmanian Centenary of Anzac website.
Light Horse makes history for light show
RIVERFIRE isn’t the only show in town this evening. If you’re in the Brisbane CBD at 5pm you should check out this blast from the past.
‘It is where you’ve come from’
DO you have the spark of character that can become a flame? At this uncertain stage in history, our three bravest men tell why we need it more than ever.
Baptism of fire a rebirth for walking wounded
SOLDIERS with post-traumatic stress disorder are finding brotherhood and healing through the rigours of the Kokoda Track.
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