Today, we pay our respects and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
At least 213 Australians of Chinese heritage served in World War One. Among them, 36 Chinese-Australian soldiers made the ultimate sacrifice, losing their lives in battle. Additionally, 23 of these troops were awarded significant medals for their gallantry in combat.
Lest we forget.
Ref:
- “Chinese Anzacs” by the Commonwealth Department of Veteran’s Affairs (https://anzacportal.dva.gov.au/resources/chinese-anzacs)
- “Honour Roll: Chinese Anzac Soldiers” by the Museum of Chinese Australian History (https://www.chinesemuseum.com.au/chinese-anzac-soldiers-honour-roll)
- “Stories of Chinese Anzacs and Chinese Australian WWII Soldiers” by the Museum of Chinese Australian History (https://www.chinesemuseum.com.au/stories-of-chinese-anzac-and-chinese-australian-wwii-soldiers)
- “The forgotten Chinese Anzacs” by Marcus Reubenstein (https://apac.news/the-forgotten-chinese-anzacs-2/)
- “Commemorating ANZAC Day – a Chinese Australian perspective” by Edmond Chiu (https://johnmenadue.com/commemorating-anzac-day-a-chinese-australian-perspective/)
