January 1916

This daily episode will tell the story of the Dardanelles and Gallipoli campaign by those who were there, the men themselves. Using a rich selection of diaries, letters and books, some published before, some not, we sought to use these snippets to help describe what happened that day in 1915/16.

Many thanks goes to member Peter Hart who has contributed the majority of these entries, whose ongoing passion for the campaign helps keep the memory alive. If you have any comments or suggestions, or wish to add further entries please contact Stephen Chambers by email on - [email protected]

Note: For a high level overview of the major campaign events, see The Campaign Timeline 1914-1916

  • 11 January 1916

    Arriving in a wintry Coventry still dressed in lightweight tropical dress was a cold start for the 29th Division, although it w...

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  • 15 January 1916

    On 15 January 1915, the French submarine Saphir, commanded by 32-year old Lieutenant de Vaisseaux (Lieutenant) Henri Léon Paul...

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  • 20 January 1916

    Winston S. Churchill to Lord Kitchener 20 January 1915 Admiralty Secret

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  • 27 January 1916

    Enniskellen Newspaper, the Impartial Reporter included the obituary of Sergeant James Carney of the 1st Inniskillings, who was...

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  • 28 January 1916

    Lieutenant-Commander Geoffrey White VC is killed by shellfire in the Dardanelles, while in command of submarine HMS E14. After...

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