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

  • 21 July 1915

    Ordinary Seaman Joe Murray, Hood Battalion, 2nd Naval Brigade, RND - Joe Murray had been detached to join the Engineers of VIII...

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  • 22 July 1915

    General Sir Ian Hamilton, Headquarters, MEF - On 22 July Hamilton had his first proper meeting with Lieutenant General Sir Fred...

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  • 23 July 1915

    Lieutenant-Colonel William Malone, Wellington Battalion, New Zealand Brigade, NZ&A Division, NZEF - On 24 July William Malone w...

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  • 24 July 1915

    Brigadier General John Monash, 4th Brigade, A&NZ Division, AIF - Meanwhile one of the great Australian soldiers was beginning t...

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  • 25 July 1915

    Captain Ashir Arkayan, Artillery, Fifth Army and Lieutenant Henri Feuille, 52nd Battery, 30th Regiment - Whatever problems the...

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