Hidden meaning behind famed cricket bats

News.com.au - 08/04
They became a symbol of his distinguished military service – accompanying him on 11 tours of duty.

They became a symbol of his distinguished military service – accompanying him on 11 tours of duty.

Now former Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) Team Commander and Team Specialist Sergeant Anthony “Harry” Moffitt’s cricket bats have been called up for one more innings.

The bats – which each tell a story and feature the signatures of Victoria Cross recipients, those killed or injured in action, military leaders, royalty, and political leaders – will be on display at the Australian War Memorial’s new ANZAC Hall Mezzanine to be opened in 2026.

Moffitt spent almost 30 years in the Australian Army – 25 with the elite SASR – having completed almost 1000 days on Special Operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and Timor Leste.

“I love cricket. I’ve always taken a football and cricket bat away just understanding that it is a little piece of home,” Moffitt told news.com.au.

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