Key Points
- The Australian War Memorial estimates 1200 Aboriginal men attempted to enlist in the First World War, and 6,500 in the Second World War.
- Aboriginal people faced many restrictions to enlisting in the armed forces.
- Many went to extraordinary lengths to enlist including hiding their heritage.
- On their return, discrimination and restrictive laws were still part of everyday life for Aboriginal veterans.
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