October 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

  • 01 October 1915

    SUVLA - Second Lieutenant Cyril Lindley, 6th South Lancashire Regiment, 38th Brigade, 13th Division - On 2 October Second Lieut...

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  • 02 October 1915

    General Sir Ian Hamilton, Headquarters, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force - As the life dribbled from the Gallipoli campaign, H...

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  • 03 October 1915

    SUVLA - Lieutenant C. A. Cooke, Army Service Corps, 29th Division Private Harold Thomas, 3rd East Anglian Field Ambulance, 54th...

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  • 04 October 1915

    SUVLA - Lieutenant George Davidson, 89th Field Ambulance, RAMC, 29th Division - Davidson was still at Suvla working in their fi...

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  • 05 October 1915

    General Sir Ian Hamilton, Headquarters, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force - With little if no support from London and with ongo...

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