Our stories
Read to understand the Memorial’s enduring significance to the people of NSW

Today the Anzac Memorial stands proudly as one of the state’s most significant cultural and commemorative institutions, continuing in its original purpose as a war memorial and as a place of commemoration, remembrance, education and reflection. Read about the Memorial, its collection, and the people for whom it was built. 

On this day

On this day
2 April

1917 — Danish born PTE J JENSEN won a Victoria Cross at NOREUIL, France. ensen attacked two German positions and then further risked his life to protect German soldiers he had taken prisoner

2005 — A Sea King helicopter from HMAS KANIMBLA crashed and burst into flames at NIAS ISLAND, Indonesia. 9 of the 11 crew, who were providing medical assistance following a devastating earthquake, were killed in the crash and the 2 badly injured survivors were pulled out of the wreckage by local people