Garen Smith
“Joining the Army is not about getting a job, it is about learning and growing as an Aboriginal man.” – Garen Smith Garen Smith Muruwarri Corporal Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps Australian Army Medals Australian Defence Medal “I joined the Army in 1991 into the Royal Australian Electrical & Mechanical Engineers (RAEME) as Production Clerk. […]…
Kirra Grimes
Kirra Grimes Bunuba and Naaguja Yamatji People (Western Australia)PrivateRoyal Australian Corps of SignalsAustralian Army Medals Australian Defence Medal Other Serving Country portraits of Private Kirra Grimes…
Rex Solomon
“Life is not equal until you find a place that lets you be equal.” – Rex Solomon Rex Solomon Ngarigo and Dunghutti Lance CorporalRoyal Australian Corps of SignalsAustralian Army Royal Australian Infantry CorpsAustralian Army Medals Australian Defence Medal “I joined the Army in 1982 as a 19 year old boy from country Victoria. I served […]…
Arthur Paul Naawi
“Everyone who has served in the ADF has left a legacy for their children, grandchildren and future generations.” – Arthur Paul Naawi Arthur Paul Naawi Masig Island, Torres Strait Second Lieutenant49th and 25th Battalions, Royal Queensland Regiment51st Battalion, Far North Queensland RegimentRoyal Australian Infantry CorpsAustralian Army Medals Reserve Force MedalAustralian Defence MedalAustralian Customs and Border […]…
Gary Summers
“The Army opened up a lot of doors. It gave me a war service loan to buy a home. I had been drinking in the park before I got called up. Service gave me a purpose in life. I’m proud to have served, like the rest of the Indigenous diggers.” – Gary Summers Gary Summers […]…
Ian Thompson
“Very happy to be involved.” – Ian Thompson Ian Thompson Wiradjuri Warrant Officer Class Two4/3 Battalion Royal NSW RegimentRoyal Australian Infantry Corps 1975–1980 and 1986–20083rd Battalion, The Parachute RegimentBritish Army 1980–1984Assistant CuratorAustralian Army Infantry Museum, Singleton 2009–2024 Medals South Atlantic Medal with Rosette 1982Reserve Force Medal with 4th clasp and Federation Star (40 years service)Australian […]…
Cummins
Cummins PrivateRoyal Australian Corps of TransportAustralian Army…
Eldean Demmery
“I am grateful that I had the chance to serve and be a part of something outside of myself.” – Eldean Demmery Eldean Demmery Wiradjuri (Dubbo NSW)GunnerRoyal Regiment of Australian ArtilleryAustralian Army Medals Australian Defence Medal “I am Eldean Demmery, a Wiradjuri man. I grew up in Dubbo, NSW. I then moved to Canberra to […]…
Lindsay Turner
Lindsay Turner Australian Army…
Ivan Noel Grant
“The heart of my service as an Army Chaplain, hinges on my calling to serve God. As a Proud Wiradjuri Man and Proud Australian I am blessed to have the unique opportunities the Army has provided to serve. As a Chaplain I have served alongside many young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and women […]…