Australian National Memorial

The Australian National Memorial in Villers-Bernes, France, is a commemorative site honoring Australian soldiers who fought and died on the Western Front during World War I. It specifically commemorates nearly 12,000 Australian missing soldiers whose remains were never recovered or identified. The memorial features a large, stone memorial wall, a tower with a sculpture of a soldier, and inscriptions listing the names of the missing. It serves as a place of remembrance, reflection, and respect for Australia's wartime sacrifices, connecting visitors with the country's military history and the lives lost in the pursuit of peace.