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Over 27,000 Australians were killed and 23,000 wounded in action during World War II. In addition, hundreds more servicemen and women were killed and injured in accidents during the war. An Australian soldier, Private George "Dick" Whittington, is aided by Papuan orderly Raphael Oimbari, near Buna on 25 December 1942.
Australia entered World War II on 3 September 1939, following the government's acceptance of the United Kingdom's declaration of war on Nazi Germany. Australia later entered into a state of war with other members of the Axis powers, including the Kingdom of Italy on 11 June 1940, [1] and the Empire of Japan on 9 December 1941. [2]
World War II deaths by country World War II deaths by theater. World War II was the deadliest military conflict in history.An estimated total of 70–85 million deaths were caused by the conflict, representing about 3% of the estimated global population of 2.3 billion in 1940. [1]
Australia incurred casualties of 45,841 not including natural deaths: 17,501 killed (including POW deaths in captivity), 13,997 wounded, and 14,345 living POWs. [242] New Zealand lost 578 killed, with an unknown number wounded or captured.
This list of wars by death toll includes all deaths directly or indirectly caused by war. ... World War II: 70–85 million [1] [2] 1939–1945 Allied Powers vs. Axis ...
In socially distanced ceremonies across Australia that echoed a message of unity, politicians, veterans and ordinary people commemorated on Saturday the 75th anniversary of the day that brought ...
World War II: Port Philip Bay, Australia: 20 November 1940 lost [14] 21 HMAS Kuttabul: Torpedoed by Japanese submarine World War II: Sydney Harbour: 1 June 1942 lost [15] 14 HMAS Australia: Invasion of Lingayen Gulf - Kamikaze attack World War II: Lingayen Gulf, Philippines: 6 January 1945 damaged [16] 13 HMAS Hobart: torpodoed by Japanese ...
Sunk while clearing minefields after World War II. [372] Landslide: Steavenson Falls, Victoria: 4: 1968 Jan 9: Four teenage bushwalkers killed when section of cliff broke away and rolled downhill to group's location. Three others survived with injuries. [260] Air accident: Burrendong Dam, New South Wales: 4: 1969 Jul 31: Cessna 182K accident ...