The Anzac Memorial

Honouring service and sacrifice
A physical expression of the spirit and legend of the Anzac — Honouring service, and the Courage, Endurance, and Sacrifice by all servicemen, servicewomen and their families.

On this day

On this day
22 September

1943 — 20th Brigade landed at SCARLET BEACH, Finschhafen, New Guinea. LCDR J. Bland, RANR, was posthumously awarded a US Navy Cross for outstanding bravery in this action

1943 — LEUT H. Henty-Creer, RANVR, commanded midget submarine X-5 in and attack against the German battleship TIRPITZ in KAA FIORD, Norway.  TIRPITZ was damaged in the attack and was out of action for 6 months