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1885
Battle of Tamai. While this was the most significant battle for the New South Wales Contingent of the war in the Sudan, their involvement was minimal.
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1942
Survivors from HMAS Perth surrendered to the Japanese in Sumatra. This group was part of the 307 who survived the sinking of their ship on the 1st of March, in which 375 of their shipmates died. Their efforts to reach Australia failed due to winds, currents, and lack of food and water. Despite their lifeboat being fired upon by Japanese ships, they reached Sumatra, where they surrendered and were imprisoned for the remainder of the war.
