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The military records from Australia provide rich detail about individuals who served from the colonial period through major 20th-century conflicts. World War I and World War II service records, held by the National Archives of Australia, include enlistment papers, medical reports, unit postings, and sometimes photographs or personal letters. Earlier records, including colonial militia rolls and Boer War enlistments, add further depth. The Australian War Memorial also hosts nominal rolls, embarkation records, and digitized files. These documents often contain key genealogical data such as birthplaces, occupations, family details, and physical descriptions. For researchers investigating their Australian heritage, Australian military records reveal personal and family histories shaped by service, migration, and the nation’s growing involvement in global affairs.
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Military
Draft, Enlistment & Service
- Australian World War II Nominal Roll, 1939-1945 2,235,948 records
- Australia, First World War Embarkation Rolls 338,236 records
- Australia, First World War Nominal Roll, 1914-1918 322,371 records
- Australia, Military Honour Recommendations and Awards 116,834 records
- Australia, Roll of Honour 102,854 records
