July 1915
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
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HELLES - It was on 6 July that Ordinary Seaman Joe Murray, Hood Battalion, was attached to the Divisional Engineers of the RND...
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HELLES - Lieutenant William Ker, Hawke Battalion, 1st Naval Brigade, RND - The Royal Naval Division were enjoying a brief lull...
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HELLES - Second Lieutenant Angus McCracken, 368th Battery, 147th Field Artillery Brigade, Royal Artillery, 29th Division - McCr...
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HELLES - Lieutenant George Davidson, 89th Field Ambulance, RAMC, 29th Division - Davidson a Doctor who had been involved in tre...
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ANZAC - Midshipman Henry Denham, HMS Agamemnon - On 10 July Denham was back in action aboard the Agamemnon bombarding Turkish p...