ABORIGINAL fay | ae HISTORY |FOREWORD This volume of Aboriginal History is a tribute to a number of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders who served Australia in times of war, for it is important for all Australians to be aware of this contribution, ‘The size of the journal has only permitted selected articles. Undoubtedly there are many ‘Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders who served in the Australian armed forces and have experiences which could be presented in article form, or simply as oral history. Tncluded in this volume is an outline of the procedures which individuals involved, or theit relatives, could adopt if they wish to seek further information and details. Nevertheless, we would welcome individuals approaching us with information about Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders who have served, or are still serving, in the ‘Australian armed forces. The response may encourage the production of a further volume in the future. Preferably the information should be in written form, or on tape. Attention is Girected to the appeal for records in this volume by the Australian War Memorial. We acknowledge the co-operation of the Australian War Memorial in permitting us to reproduce relevant sketches and paintings of Aboriginal people held within its art collection. ‘We hope readers will enjoy this volume. It has been our privilege to have helped make these personal experiences more widely known, D.J. Mulvaney PJ. Grimshaw