Virtual War Memorial Australia

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 digital commemorative platform of choice in Australia, acknowledged for its integrity and its ability to engage and educate.

Mission

To be the digital commemorative platform of choice in Australia. To provide a worthy home, in perpetuity, for the personal stories, records and memorabilia of individuals who served the nation in times of war and armed conflict supporting a deeper understanding of the impact of service on those who served, their families and communities.

Purpose

To honour and commemorate all who served the nation in time of war and armed conflict from the Boer War to Afghanistan including peacekeeping 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)

Robert Manton (Government & Defence Relationships)

Michael von Berg MC OAM


Virtual War Memorial Ltd Board

Peter L Williams (Chairman)

John Baker AM ESM (Deputy Chairman)

Julie Catanach

Stephen von Muenster

Paul Wiebusch (Treasurer)

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, Moderator Robert S Kearney OAM JP

Researcher, contributor & collection curation Steve Larkin OAM

Research & History Advisor Dr David Rafferty

Memorials Curator Faithe Jones

Researcher & collection curation Warren Melling

Researcher & content contributor Sue Smith