They peer out anxiously from behind dusty glass. Young, fresh-faced Australians, keen to do their part for King and country, knowing full well that they may never return.

Antique shops all over Australia are full of photos or portraits of our First World War Diggers. Whether they be a dog-eared postcard or a large portrait surrounded by an ornate frame, these pictures once took pride of place in the hearts and homes of families all around the country. They were a daily reminder of the son, brother, husband or father who was off on the other side of the world “doing their bit.”

Given the special sentimental value these pictures must have once held it seems a shame that so many of them are now just nameless photos, destined to be sold off for a few quid amongst a bunch of assorted postcards or simply for their frames. But it needn't be that way.

In order to help identify these Diggers I have set up We Will Remember Them so that people all around the world can share their resources, knowledge and expertise with the aim of identifying these brave men and ensuring they don't remind unknown for much longer.