Topic: BatzG - Anzac
The Battle of Anzac Cove
Gallipoli, 25 April 1915
1st Infantry Battalion War Diary
War Diary account of the 1st Infantry Battalion , AIF.
The following is a transcription of the War Diary of the 1st Infantry Battalion , AIF, of their role in the landings at Anzac on 25 April 1915.
24 April 1915
Mudros
5A - Left Mudros Harbour - to rendezvous in Bay on North of Island.
11.30 - Left rendezvous.
25 April 1915
P5 - Arrived
6.15 A - Commenced disembarkation.
7.40 A - Landed without loss.
8.20 A - Received orders to send company forward.
8.35 - "B" Company moved out but were halted.
9.30 - Received orders to reinforce Colonel MacLagan of the 3rd Infantry Brigade.
Kapa Tepe
10 A - The whole Battalion was thrown into the firing line and worked independently of Battalion Headquarters.
Further Reading:
The Battle of Anzac Cove, Gallipoli, 25 April 1915
The Battle of Anzac Cove, Gallipoli, 25 April 1915, 1st Infantry Battalion, Roll of Honour
The Battle of Anzac Cove, Gallipoli, 25 April 1915, 1st Infantry Brigade, Roll of Honour
The Battle of Anzac Cove, Gallipoli, 25 April 1915, AIF, Roll of Honour
Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920
Citation: The Battle of Anzac Cove, Gallipoli, 25 April 1915, 1st Infantry Battalion War Diary
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