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Askey, M. W., 1998. 'By the mark five' : a definitive history of the participation of Australian Water Transport Units in World War II. Turramurra, N.S.W.: Murray David.
World War II merchant ships of Australia (18 P) N. World War II naval ships of Australia (6 C, 2 P) This page was last edited on 15 February 2024, at 16:02 (UTC). ...
During the first years of World War II, Australia's military strategy was closely aligned with that of the United Kingdom. In line with this, most Australian military units deployed overseas in 1940 and 1941 were sent to the Mediterranean and Middle East where they formed a key part of the Commonwealth forces in the area. The three AIF infantry ...
Pages in category "World War II naval ships of Australia" The following 2 pages are in this category, out of 2 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. K.
These ships proved to be very successful and supported Australian Army exercises and operations throughout South East Asia. Two ships, HMAS Buna and HMAS Salamaua, were transferred to the Papua New Guinea Defence Force in 1974. Three of the remaining craft were decommissioned in December 2012, with the remainder decommissioned in November 2014.
Pages in category "Military units and formations of Australia in World War II" The following 67 pages are in this category, out of 67 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Prior to World War II the Australian Army Nursing Service (AANS) was the only female branch of the Army. A reserve formation that had served overseas during World War I, the AANS was mobilised following the outbreak of war in 1939 and its Matron in Chief, Grace Wilson , served on the staff of the Director-General of Medical Services, Major ...
Japanese submarines and U-862 sank 30 ships in the area covered by the Australia Station during World War II. These ships had a combined tonnage of 150,984 gross register tons (427,540 m 3). [98] Nine other ships were damaged by Japanese submarines. [103] German surface raiders sank seven ships in Australian waters and captured another.