Four Langtip brothers – Henry, Ernest, Bertie, and Leslie – saw action in the Middle East, including in the battle of Beersheeba. Read more
During World War I the brothers Tong Way – Hedley and Samuel – served in the signals and medical corps, with Hedley seeing action in France. Read more
During World War II, Darley Alwyn Quoy, served with the Air Force and was instrumental in forming associations that linked past and serving air force service people. Read more
On Friday, 25 April, the Chinese Museum hosted Lest We Forget: Remembering Chinese Australian Servicemen and Women, a moving event honouring the contributions of Chinese Australians who served during World War I and World War II. Read more
Australians of Chinese descent answered the call to defend their home during the First World War. Many overcame discrimination and hurdles intended to keep Chinese and other minorities out of the war effort. Through their persistence and perseverance, they were able to serve alongside their countrymen.
Two hundred Chinese-Australians enlisted from across the country, and of them, nearly forty never made it back. The war effort, however, was not limited to service, and many in the community contributed through taking out war loans to help fund the war efforts.
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The Chinese Museum presents a powerful video series featuring the untold stories of Chinese Australians who served in World War I and II, as shared by their descendants. Read more
The Honour Roll of Chinese and Chinese-Australian soldiers served in WWI. Last updated in May 2021. Read more
The Lepp family served in both World Wars across two generations. Read more
The Shang brothers, Sidney Wah and Duckbour “Caleb” joined the war in 1916 and 1918. Read more
William “Billy” Sing, served from 1914 to 1918 in the 5th Light Horse Regiment. Read more
Benjamin “Ben” Moy Ling served from 1917 to 1919. Read more
Four brothers from the Langtip family were enlisted in 1918. Read more