This site is dedicated to the memory of the 62 Australian soldiers and 11 US Army Air Force crew who lost their lives, and the 90 members of the 2/33rd Australian Infantry Battalion injured in the crash of the USAAF B-24D 42-40682 Liberator “Pride of the Cornhuskers”.
https://www.liberatorcrash.com/
The Australian War Memorial in Canberra offers students of all ages extensive learning opportunities through organised live tours and virtual online excursions on Zoom. For full details go to:
https:www.awm.gov.au/learn/schools/programs
The Kokoda Walkway at Concord in Sydney has an outstanding Education Centre for people of all ages. For information visit:
THE ANZAC MEMORIAL, HYDE PARK, SYDNEY
Sydney’s Anzac Memorial offers creative,inquiry led and object-based learning, linked to the NSW Curriculum and provides opportunities for students and teachers to explore our history, artwork, artefacts and architecture in creative and engaging ways. Find out more: https://www.warmemorialsregister.nsw.gov.au/research-and-learning/resources-students-and-teachersor e mail [email protected]
https://www.shrine.org.au/learn-explore
or call on O3 9661 8139or email [email protected]
The dedicated nurses and doctors who served with Australian General Hospitals in World War II
saved thousands of lives, among them some of the 90 2/33rd Australian Infantry Battalion soldiers injured in the Liberator air disastter at Port Moresby in 1943.
Website: https://www.2-5agh.org
The Nominal Roll lists the names and basic service records of all who served in the Australian armed services in World War II. Entering a service number will automatically show birth, enlistment and discharge details.
Website: https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/ww2
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.
https://vwma.org,au/about/the-virtual-war-memorial-australia
The National Archives is the principal source for national records. The collection includes the personal records of men and women who have served Australia in all wars.
39th Australian Infantry Battalion A.I.F.
The 39th Australian Infantry Battalion 1941-1943 existed as a unit for only 20 months of World War II,
but its story is one of the most unusual and proudest in the annals of Australian Military history. Largely composed of 18 and 19-year-old Militia men, with little training and using World War 1 weapons, they became known as “Those Ragged Bloody Heroes” when thrown into battle in a valiant attempt to stop the advance of the Japanese on the Kokoda Trail, suffering heavy losses.