Virtual War Memorial Australia
Virtual War Memorial Australia is an outstanding commemorative collection, purpose built to honour the personal experiences of all those who have served the nation in times of conflict, from the Boer War through to Afghanistan. It pays special honour to those who lost their lives as a result of their service and equally honours those who returned, forever changed.
Positioning Statement
"The only memorial which could be worthy of them was the bare uncoloured story of their part in the war." CEW Bean
Vision
To be the outstanding national digital Memorial, acknowledged for its integrity and relevance; its respectful presentation of socio-military history and its capacity to engage and educate individuals and communities.
Mission
To provide a worthy home, in perpetuity, for the records and the personal experiences of all individuals who have served and the impact of this service on the individuals themselves, their families and communities.
Purpose
To commemorate all Australians who have served the nation in times of conflict commencing at the Boer War and Boxer Rebellion and the Great War, World War 2, Korea, Vietnam, all Middle East conflicts and all declared Peacekeeping and Peacemaking missions.
Patron-in-chief
General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK AC(Mil) CVO MC (Retd)
Patrons
Associate Professor Susan J Neuhaus AM CSC
Patron Emeritus
The Honourable Sir Eric Neal AC CVO
Ambassadors
Graham Cornes OAM
Steve Larkins OAM (Community & Commemoration Ambassador)
Professor Robert J O'Neill AO FASSA FAIIA (Military History Ambassador)
Ben Roberts-Smith VC MG
Michael von Berg MC OAM
Virtual War Memorial Ltd Board
Peter L Williams (Chairman & Treasurer)
John Baker ESM (Deputy Chairman)
Julie Catanach
Paul Wiebusch
Sharyn Roberts (Secretary)
Virtual War Memorial Team
Chief Executive Officer Sharyn Roberts
Technology Manager Achilles Vafiadis
Schools Program Manager Kathleen Johnson
Communications Officer Nicholas Egan
Volunteers
Principal Researcher, Historian, Author Robert S Kearney OAM JP
Research & History Advisor Dr David Rafferty
SME Memorials Faithe Jones