100 years of The Royal Australian Corps of Signals

Australian Army signallers will gather today at Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance to mark the 100th anniversary of The Royal Australian Corps of Signals.

The Royal Australian Corps of Signals was officially formed on 14 February 1925, creating a group of technical specialists who provide communications, electronic warfare and cyber capabilities support for the Australian Defence Force (ADF)’s operations around the world.

More than 100,000 signallers have served in the Corps since the First World War.

A parade and commemorative service will mark the start of a year of celebrations for the centenary.

Head of the Royal Australian Corps of Signals, Brigadier Deane Limmer CSM, said it had been a century of rapid change.

“For more than a century, the corps has been developing and responding to emerging technology, giving the ADF a competitive edge,” Brigadier Limmer said.

“Army signallers have been keeping the Australian Army and the ADF connected over the last century, leading the way in technology adoption and advancement at every turn.

“For a century, families have supported us and made sacrifices, making this year’s celebrations a show of gratitude for their part in serving alongside us. In 2025, we will celebrate, commemorate and connect.”

Today, the Corps has a workforce of approximately 3,000 trained personnel, with an average of 300 personnel joining the Corps each year.

There are more than 300,000 family members and descendants of those who have served in the Royal Australian Corps of Signals.

Media Note

Media can access imagery/vision at http://images.defence.gov.au/S20250164 after the event.