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The Battle of Anzac Cove, Gallipoli, 25 April 1915, 2nd Infantry Brigade Signals - No. 27 Topic: BatzG - Anzac
The Battle of Anzac Cove
Gallipoli, 25 April 1915
2nd Infantry Brigade Signals - No. 27
2nd Infantry Brigade, AIF, Signals - No. 27
The following is a transcription of the Signal No. 27 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:
Eighth Bn prolonging right of 6th AAA Marking enemys left south of the is a gap of 600 yds and then one company on the point over looking the water 6th Bn immediately to left of 8th 7th Bn in left of 6th believe to be in touch with 3rd Bde 5th Bn all in 5th and 8th. OC and 2nd I/C 7th wounded
The Battle of Anzac Cove, Gallipoli, 25 April 1915, 2nd Infantry Brigade Signals - No. 28 Topic: BatzG - Anzac
The Battle of Anzac Cove
Gallipoli, 25 April 1915
2nd Infantry Brigade Signals - No. 28
2nd Infantry Brigade, AIF, Signals - No. 28
The following is a transcription of the Signal No. 28 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
KB33 25/4/15 AAA
Begins:
Sixth Bn reports at 3pm that with aid of eighth a defensive firing line built up but that shrapnel still severe
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