| Department
of Veterans' Affairs |
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The Department of Veterans' Affairs serves members of Australia's
veteran and defence force communities, their widows/widowers and
dependents through programs of care, compensation, commemoration and
defence support services.
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| website |
http://www.dva.gov.au |
| National and State
Offices |
http://www.dva.gov.au/contacts/maincon.htm |
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| Office of
Australian War Graves |
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The Office of Australian War Graves is a functional component of the
Department of Veterans' Affairs. It is responsible for the official
commemoration of Australia's war dead and those who die post-war of war
related causes.
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| postal address |
The Director
Office of Australian War Graves
Department of Veterans' Affairs
PO Box 21
WODEN ACT 2606
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| street address |
Lovett Tower
13 Keltie Street
WODEN ACT 2606
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| telephone |
02 62891111 |
| facsimile |
02 62894861 |
| email |
wargraves@dva.gov.au |
| website |
http://www.dva.gov.au/commem/oawg/wargr.htm |
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| Australian
War Memorial |
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The Australian War Memorial commemorates the sacrifice of Australians
who have died in war. It helps Australians remember and understand
through:
- maintaining the Roll of Honour
- conducting national commemorative ceremonies.
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| postal address |
The Director
Australian War Memorial
GPO Box 345
Canberra ACT 2601
AUSTRALIA
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| street address |
Treloar Crescent,
Campbell ACT
AUSTRALIA
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| telephone |
02 62434315 |
| facsimile |
02 62434545 |
| website |
http://www.awm.gov.au |
| research |
http://www.awm.gov.au/research |
| email |
info@awm.gov.au |
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| Commonwealth
War Graves Commission |
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The Commonwealth War Graves Commission was established in May 1917. Its
role is to mark and maintain the graves of the members of the forces of
the Commonwealth who died in the two world wars, to build and maintain
memorials to the dead whose graves are unknown, and to keep records and
registers.
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| postal address |
Commonwealth War
Graves Commission
2 Marlow Road
Maidenhead
Berkshire SL6 7DX
United Kingdom
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| telephone |
+44 1628 634221 |
| facsimile |
+44 1628 771208 |
| email |
casualty.enq@cwgc.org |
| website |
http://www.cwgc.org |
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| Department
of Defence |
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| All Services |
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| website |
http://www.defence.gov.au |
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| Defence
Service Records |
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Service records are held at the following locations:
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Navy
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| 1911-1970 |
National
Archives of Australia WW2 section |
| Post 1970 |
Queanbeyan Annex
Russell Offices
Department of Defence
CANBERRA ACT 2600
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| facsimile |
02 62665851
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Army
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| 1914 - 1918 |
National
Archives of Australia WW1 section |
| September 1939 -
June 1947 |
National
Archives of Australia WW2 section |
| Post June 1947 |
Army Medals Section
PO Box 2003
COOMA NSW 2630
Tel: 1800 065 149
Fax: (02) 6266 1065 or (02) 6266 1064
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| telephone |
03 92825393
03 92826235
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| facsimile |
03 92825434
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In respect of the Central Army Records Office, we continue to provide
the serving and discharged member's with copies of their records free of
charge.
In 2001, Defence transferred custody
of the WWII records to the National Archives of Australia (NAA). This
coincided with the release of the DVA WWII Nominal Roll on the
Internet (http://www.ww2roll.gov.au/).
However, CARO continue Army's commitment to its ex-service community and
will obtain copies of the service record for the ex-digger on request.
Relatives however, should initially address their enquiries to NAA. If
after having received a copy of the record, assistance is still required
then they should feel free to contact CARO for assistance.
The post 1947 records remain under
CARO's control and data will only be released with the written consent
of the member or ex-member.
- CARO also provides a service for
the Ex-service Organisations:-
- can confirm service,
- or with written consent, full
service details to assist in membership etc;
- and can provide a eulogy
service
Hope this is of some use to you
Bruce English
SO2
Central Army Records Office
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RAAF
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| 1921 - 1948 |
National
Archives of Australia WW2 section |
| Post 1948 |
Queanbeyan Annex
Russell Offices
Department of Defence
CANBERRA ACT 2600
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| facsimile |
02 62665851
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Merchant Navy
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| Merchant
Navy records are held on microfilm by the National
Archives of Australia WW2 section. |
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| Applying
for Medals |
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Applications for, or enquires about, entitlements for Honours and
Gallantry Awards and service medals should be directed to the agencies
listed below:
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Navy
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| postal address |
Navy Medals Section
Queanbeyan Annexe
Department of Defence
Canberra ACT 2600
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| telephone |
1800 808 073 |
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Army
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| postal address |
Army Medals Section
Directorate of Honours and Awards
GPO Box 5108BB
Melbourne VIC 3001
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| telephone |
1800 065 149 |
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RAAF
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| postal address |
Air Force Medals
Section
Queanbeyan Annex
Department of Defence
Canberra ACT 2600
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| telephone |
1800 623 306 |
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Merchant Navy
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| postal address |
Navy Medals Section
Queanbeyan Annexe
Department of Defence
Canberra ACT 2600
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| telephone |
1800 808 073 |
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details
correct as at 7 December 2002
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