Our Wartime Heroes
A crack shot, Harry saw action as a sniper on Gallipoli. He was awarded the Military Medal for gallantry at Pozieres, France. “A straight, honest man and a fearless fighter.”
A member of the 10th Light Horse, Dennis witnessed the Bunbury Horse Stampede where many horses were injured.
Ian was just 13 years old when WWII began. He had the job of delivering bad news to Bunbury families.
A Lancaster pilot during WWII, Kim had crashed while flying over France. Newton Roberts of Australia II fame searched for his brother's body.
Formerly the Bunbury Harbour Master, Bob was apprenticed to the British Merchant Navy. He narrowly avoided being captured by the Japanese in Singapore.
Fred was a member of the 7th Field Artillery Brigade during WWII. He was gassed and left shaking in the bombardment.
The 54th Royal Engineers arrived on Gallipoli on the 10th August, 1915. Percy was soon to encounter the failings of those in command.
Percy was 100 at the time of recording by the Bunbury Oral History Group. His memory was sharp and clear. Such as of the time when he realised that bombs no longer came only from land.
Percy was a sapper with the Royal Engineers. One day he was sent out on a 'nice' job to help in the mining of Hill 60, a strategic area. Nerves of steel were required.
Bully Beef and Flies added to the hell of Gallipoli
