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 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