Virtual War Memorial Australia
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.
Positioning Statement
"The only memorial which could be worthy of them was the bare uncoloured story of their part in the war." CEW Bean
Vision
To be the digital commemorative platform of choice in Australia, acknowledged for its integrity and its ability to engage and educate.
Mission
To be the digital commemorative platform of choice in Australia. To provide a worthy home, in perpetuity, for the personal stories, records and memorabilia of individuals who served the nation in times of war and armed conflict supporting a deeper understanding of the impact of service on those who served, their families and communities.
Purpose
To honour and commemorate all who served the nation in time of war and armed conflict from the Boer War to Afghanistan including peacekeeping missions.
Patron-in-chief
General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK AC(Mil) CVO MC (Retd)
Patrons
Associate Professor Susan J Neuhaus AM CSC
Patron Emeritus
The Honourable Sir Eric Neal AC CVO
Ambassadors
Graham Cornes OAM
Steve Larkins OAM (Community & Commemoration Ambassador)
Robert Manton (Government & Defence Relationships)
Michael von Berg MC OAM
Virtual War Memorial Ltd Board
Peter L Williams (Chairman)
John Baker AM ESM (Deputy Chairman)
Julie Catanach
Stephen von Muenster
Paul Wiebusch (Treasurer)
Sharyn Roberts (Secretary)
Virtual War Memorial Team
Chief Executive Officer Sharyn Roberts
Technology Manager Achilles Vafiadis
Schools Program Manager Kathleen Johnson
Communications Officer Nicholas Egan
Volunteers
Principal Researcher, Historian, Moderator Robert S Kearney OAM JP
Researcher, contributor & collection curation Steve Larkin OAM
Research & History Advisor Dr David Rafferty
Memorials Curator Faithe Jones
Researcher & collection curation Warren Melling
Researcher & content contributor Sue Smith