Preserving the stories of bravery through collecting military memorabilia has been a long running passion for one Moranbah local.
‘Anzac Day 2023’, an eclectic mix of military memorabilia, is on display at the Coalface Art Gallery for the third year running, curated by local military historian Dave Law with assistance from Andrew Tomlinson of the Moranbah RSL Sub-Branch.
An array of servicemen and women uniforms will be on display, including the uniform of an Australian soldier from 1943, to uniforms worn by soldiers serving in the British occupational Force in Japan, the Korean War, Vietnam War, East Timor, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
Some of the items were collected by Mr Law during visits to the battlefields of Gallipoli, Flanders Fields, and the Somme, or donated to him by ex-veterans to preserve their stories.
Mr Law’s interest in collecting and preserving military memorabilia was fostered by his family’s long history of military service during the two World Wars and the Korean War.
“I am passionate about ensuring our youth understand the services rendered by our men and women in uniform during periods of conflict and during peacetime, and the debt we owe to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice,” Mr Law said.
‘Anzac Day 2023’ runs until April 28 at the Coalface Art Gallery, Monday to Friday between 8.30am to 5pm.
The exhibition will be available for viewing following Anzac Day services on Tuesday, April 25 between 6am and 7am and between 11am and 12pm.
‘Anzac Day 2023’ will be available for viewing following Anzac Day services until April 28. Photo supplied
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