One of the best-known stories of World War One is how "Simpson and his donkey" came to symblise courage and compassion in the face of danger. When Private John Simpson Kirkpatrick landed at Gallipoli on April 25, 1915 under orders to help recover wounded, he commandeered a small donkey that had been carrying water to help him bring injured men from the fighting back to the beach at ANZAC Cove. Working night and day and in constant danger Simpson and the donkey he named "Murphy" became symbols of bravery and hope. On May 19, 1915, just three weeks after landing at Gallipoli, Simpson was shot dead. Murphy was posthumously awarded a Purple Cross by the RSPCA and in the century since his death there have been persistent campaign calling for Simpson to be awarded a Victoria Cross
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ANZAC DAY (100 Years) {Completed}
Historical Fiction"These heroes that shed their blood and lost their lives.... You are now lying in the soil of a friendly country. Therefore REST IN PEACE... ....You. The mothers, who sent their sons from faraway countries wipe away your tears.... After having l...
