From piloting aircraft to defending convoys, the Australian contribution to the defence of Malta during the Second World War made up an important part of the war fighting capability of the strategically vital island. Learn all about them and their heroism in this Video, created by created by Robbie McGuire, creator of the fantastic RM Military History video channel. It was commissioned by History Guild as part of our project examining Australian’s who served in the Mediterranean theatre of WW2.
Podcasts about Australians in the Mediterranean during WW2
Did my Relative Serve in these Battles?
Hundreds of thousands of Australians served in the Mediterranean during the Second World War. Some families know what their relative experienced during this often very important part of their life, but many do not. If you have a relative who served in the Australian armed forces during WW2 and would like to know if they served in the Mediterranean please fill in the form below.
History Guild volunteers will research your relative’s service history and let you know what they find. As this is a free service provided by volunteers the timeframe may vary.
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