|Ernest Jackson, Gallipoli casualty|
Today is ANZAC Day, a day when we in Australia remember and honour those who have fought in wars to keep our country safe and to uphold justice. ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. The 25th April is the date which marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by the Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War (Gallipoli in 1915). My great uncle Ernest was in that first landing. He died a week later, the day before his 25th birthday, after being wounded 28th April 1915 at Gallipoli.
This ANCAZ Day, 2015, marks the 100th year since that ill-fated landing. I remember my Grandmother speaking of her early days, she loved her brother Ernest deeply and named the first of her six sons after him. I've learnt a little more about him and my family history here today. His younger brother, Henry, was in the same battalion, served in WWI for over 4 years and lived to be 74.
Their service, our heritage - Lest We Forget.
***Thank you Rod for you comment and link to more information (47 pages)
from the National Archives. It was obviously very difficult for families trying to source any information or assistance regarding their lost loved ones. It was great to be able to see my great grandfather's handwriting too.