In August of 1999 the people of East Timor voted by over 75% to gain their independence from Indonesia. As soon as the election results were made public large numbers of pro-jakarta militia soon went on a rampage. The TNI (Indonesian Military) stood by and did nothing. The Australian government took the initiative to send in soldiers to rescue the local population and make sure that East Timor would one day be free.

Bruce and Nicole both joined the Australian Defence Forces that were deployed to East Timor as a part of Interfet, International Forces East Timor. Both arrived in East Timor during the first week of the International Forces deployment to the soon to be free and independent East Timor.

This site contains a pictorial history of their time in East Timor and the Interfet Forces from around the world who went to East Timor to proctect basic human rights and the right for self government of the East Timorese.

Where is East Timor? Find out here exactly where East Timor is, and a few facts and figures.

Bruce & Nicole. See photos of Bruce and Nicole during their deployment to East Timor. Living accomodation, at work and at play. Very Interesting.

Destruction. See the destruction the Pro-Jakarta Militia and the departing TNI did to East Timor. You will be shocked at the complete and uter devestation wrought upon the East Timorese.

Miscellaneous. Various other photos from East Timor.

Australian Military In Action. See various pictures of the Australian Defence Force in Action in East Timor. Photos of the Army, Navy and Airforce.

Other Military Forces. Military personell from around the world joined in to help protect East Timor. Not all nations are represented here, but you see photos of the Americans, Thailand, Phillipines and British & Gurkas. As well as the TNI Indonesian Military.

Links. Links to other websites that some reference to the interfet mission in East Timor.