Outside the AWM Canberra is this statue of Simpson and his Donkey.
John "Jack" Simpson Kirkpatrick (6 July 1892 – 19 May 1915), who served under the name John Simpson, was a stretcher bearer with the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) during the Gallipoli Campaign in World War I. After landing at Anzac Cove on 25 April 1915, he obtained a donkey and began carrying wounded British Empire soldiers from the frontline to the beach, for evacuation. He continued this work for three and a half weeks, often under fire, until he was killed. Simpson and his Donkey are a key part of the "Anzac legend". Wiki
Very nice.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and sad story.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sad but brave story, thank you for sharing it here.
ReplyDeleteIconic sculpture.
ReplyDeleteI was amazed on my most recent trip to the memorial to realise that his mercy mission lasted just 3.5 weeks. He sure made an impact way beyond that short time.
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