Striking photographs from the Australian War Memorial are highlighting the 'unofficial' military history that hides in plain sight.
abc.net.au/news/war-memorial-exhibition-showcases-military-tattoos/101372366Stories of service and sacrifice are inked on the skin of current and former military personnel across Australia.
It features the stories and tattoos of 22 people from across Australia, including Townsville veteran and tattoo artist Rob Douma. "There are still people of every generation that look at me like, 'What is that guy? Is he a bikie? Is he a criminal?'"'Bridged the gap'"A lot of people disapprove of tattoos … [but] once they had listened to the stories and saw the photographs and understood the background of why someone – especially an ADF veteran – might choose to get a tattoo, their mind was completely changed," Ms Boyle said.
Brian Grace said he was overwhelmed to see his tattoos and story showcased at his home in Townsville.
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