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Monday, 21 December 2009
The Battle of Anzac Cove, Gallipoli, 25 April 1915, 2nd Infantry Brigade Signals - No. 42 Topic: BatzG - Anzac
The Battle of Anzac Cove
Gallipoli, 25 April 1915
2nd Infantry Brigade Signals - No. 42
2nd Infantry Brigade, AIF, Signals - No. 42
The following is a transcription of the Signal No. 42 of the 2nd Infantry Brigade, AIF, which forms part of a series which illustrates the chaos and problems experienced in executing their role in the landings at Anzac on 25 April 1915.
Lieut Hastie
KB59 25/4/15 AAA
Begins:
Take ammunition up after dark to Bde Ammunition Reserve and arrange with units to distribute it among our front
The Battle of Anzac Cove, Gallipoli, 25 April 1915, 2nd Infantry Brigade Signals - No. 43 Topic: BatzG - Anzac
The Battle of Anzac Cove
Gallipoli, 25 April 1915
2nd Infantry Brigade Signals - No. 43
2nd Infantry Brigade, AIF, Signals - No. 43
The following is a transcription of the Signal No. 43 of the 2nd Infantry Brigade, AIF, which forms part of a series which illustrates the chaos and problems experienced in executing their role in the landings at Anzac on 25 April 1915.
Aust Div
25/4/15 AAA
Begins:
I am ordered by OC 2nd Bde to act as Bde Transport Officer AAA Have unloaded one ammunition barge and sent some to firing line AAA Am keeping some of the stragglers that I am using in order to take quantities after dark
The Australian Light Horse, AIF, Double Squadrons, Outline Topic: AIF - Double Sqns
The Australian Light Horse, AIF
Double Squadrons
Outline
Definition
The Double Squadron Units at the Suez Canal
These were dismounted units formed in Egypt in June 1916 from light horse reinforcements for the defence of the Suez Canal.
Composition
1st Light Horse Double Squadron
Formed Egypt 6 July 1916 from 1st Light Horse Brigade reinforcements. This Double Squadron was broken up in November 1916 with the men being transferred to the newly formed 4th Camel Regiment.
2nd Light Horse Double Squadron
Formed Egypt 6 July 1916 from 2nd Light Horse Brigade reinforcements. This Double Squadron was broken up in November 1916 with the men being transferred to the newly formed 4th Camel Regiment.
3rd Light Horse Double Squadron
Formed Egypt 6 July 1916 from 3rd Light Horse Brigade reinforcements. This Double Squadron was broken up in November 1916 with the men being transferred to the newly formed 4th Camel Regiment.
Campaigns
Egypt
Sinai
Disbandment
The Double Squadrons were disbanded in November 1916 with most men transferring to the 4th Camel Regiment.
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The Battle of Anzac Cove, Gallipoli, 25 April 1915, 2nd Infantry Brigade Signals - No. 44 Topic: BatzG - Anzac
The Battle of Anzac Cove
Gallipoli, 25 April 1915
2nd Infantry Brigade Signals - No. 44
2nd Infantry Brigade, AIF, Signals - No. 44
The following is a transcription of the Signal No. 44 of the 2nd Infantry Brigade, AIF, which forms part of a series which illustrates the chaos and problems experienced in executing their role in the landings at Anzac on 25 April 1915.
Aust Divn
KB62 25/4/15 AAA
Begins:
Eighth Bn now reports enemy trenches at 224 O5 instead of as previously reported.
The Battle of Anzac Cove, Gallipoli, 25 April 1915, 14th Infantry Battalion War Diary Topic: BatzG - Anzac
The Battle of Anzac Cove
Gallipoli, 25 April 1915
14th Infantry Battalion War Diary
War Diary account of the 14th Infantry Battalion , AIF.
The following is a transcription of the War Diary of the 14th Infantry Battalion , AIF, of their role in the landings at Anzac on 25 April 1915.
24 April 1915
Lemnos
Physical training, full marching order parade, existing standing orders explained to companies. Second iron ration issued. Conference of Officers Commanding at Divisional Headquarters.
25 April 1915
Lemnos
9.30 am - HMT Seang Choon sailed from Lemnos Harbour for Gallipoli Peninsula. Passed Cape Helles well out to sea and witnessed the Naval attack on Cape Helles. Arrived off Kaba Tepe at landing place about 5 pm. About 6pm lighters commenced to come along side with wounded. Men of 14th Battalion moved from troop decks to make room for the wounded who continued to come aboard all night; many of our men working all night assisting them aboard. About midnight 3 Officers and 90 men disembarked under Captain Wright and reported to Headquarters New Zealand and Australian Division. These were given orders to entrench themselves and act as a reserve; and entrenched themselves about Square 224 G7.
26 April 1915
Gallipoli Peninsula
11.15 am - Two torpedo boat destroyers came alongside HMT Seang Choon, and the 14th Battalion, (less details to be left on board as "B" and "C" Echelons) embarked on them. These proceeded in shore, where the men were transferred into tows which landed men on the beach. This being done under shrapnel fire, 1 NCO killed and one man wounded whilst in the tows. By 1.30 pm 25 Officers and 810 Other Ranks were landed, making a total on shore of 28 Officers 900 Other Ranks. 167,000 rounds of Small Arms Ammunition, three days rations including emergency ration. All tools belonging to the Battalion were also brought ashore. Officer Commanding 14th Infantry Battalion reported to General Commanding New Zealand and Australian Division and instructions received that 14th Infantry Battalion to form part of General reserve under Colonel Monash, VD (Veterans Decoration), Commanding 4th Infantry Brigade.
Battalion bivouacked for night on beach in Square 224 about G4 and 7. Two men wounded on beach by shrapnel fire.
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