Gallipoli Association

Gallipoli Association We are proud to be in our 56th year of remembrance, honour and study of the Gallipoli Campaign

Numerous veterans' associations were formed in the years following the Great War (1914-1918) but surprisingly none existed for the Gallipoli campaign of 1915-16 until 1969 when on the initiative of Major Edgar Banner, a number of veterans established an informal group, meeting from time to time to exchange shared memories and if possible to recall not only their own experiences but also those of t

he units in which they served. Very soon they had started their own Association Journal, 'The Gallipolian' was initially cyclostyled but, as membership increased, it became a properly printed magazine published three times a year, in which articles of high historical, academic and literary merit appeared.

Speaker Spotlight!Another speaker for our regional conference in Portsmouth.The 111th Anniversary Gallipoli Conference -...
13/06/2026

Speaker Spotlight!
Another speaker for our regional conference in Portsmouth.

The 111th Anniversary Gallipoli Conference - Hosted by The Gallipoli Association – Saturday, 20 June 2026, Portsmouth, Hampshire

Two medals and the mystery woman of Gallipoli – Brian Cleary
Brian Cleary read Modern History at the University of York and then worked in both public and charity sectors. He is a tour guide at the Imperial War Museum Duxford and a Trustee of the charity Cambridge Past, Present and Future. Brian has a special interest in military history and is writing a book on Lily Doughty-Wylie, the subject of his short talk at the Gallipoli Association’s Portsmouth regional conference. Lily, a nurse who served with the French, was wife to Lt-Col Charles Doughty Wylie VC who was killed during the breakout from V Beach on 26 April 1915.

For further information on the conference and booking details please click the link below to our website..

https://www.gallipoli-association.org/events/ga-regional-conference-portsmouth/

An extract from the diary of Alec Riley, a former signaller in the 42nd Division."Our morning’s work, in 1915, was to ...
13/06/2026

An extract from the diary of Alec Riley, a former signaller in the 42nd Division.

"Our morning’s work, in 1915, was to collect and count blankets left in a trench by the 8th Manchesters.

I was in charge of it, and, like the others, I was annoyed that a brigade section should be turned into a fatigue-party; and, amongst ourselves, we did not hesitate to say so. However, we collected 80 blankets, and dumped them at the nullah end of the trench. Having done so, I reported the blankets to Nick Robinson, who refused all responsibility for them.

Tim went to GN after breakfast, and I took another party to collect ground-sheets, keeping a square one for myself.

Tim had told Joe that we were to go to GN after dinner, and at 2 p.m. I went with Ormy’s party.

When we arrived Lawford showed us our dug-outs. He was affable and received us in a friendly spirit. I was feeling rotten, but some tea revived me.

After tea, the Turks shelled the hill to our left with high explosives; and soon after, our second party arrived. John wanted to know why there wasn’t a dug-out ready for him, so he was given a few reasons, to our general amusement.

That night there was a rum-shortage, except in the dug-out shared by J—— and Challinor, and we thought they were corrupt.”

[Source: Riley, Alec. Gallipoli Diary 1915. Little Gully Publishing]

HELLES in 1915The intensive fighting at Helles led to terrible conditions in the trenches. Captain Guy Nightingale, 1s...
13/06/2026

HELLES in 1915

The intensive fighting at Helles led to terrible conditions in the trenches.

Captain Guy Nightingale, 1st Royal Munster Fusiliers, 86th Brigade, 29th Division, described the chaotic conditions.

Read more - https://www.gallipoli-association.org/on-this-day/june/13/

The People Newspaper carried this account of fighting in Gallipoli in 1915. The illustration used was Reproduced from...
13/06/2026

The People Newspaper carried this account of fighting in Gallipoli in 1915. The illustration used was Reproduced from “The War of the Nations”

TERRITORIALS STORM TURKISH POSITIONS ON LOWER SLOPES OF ACHI BABA, THE ‘SPION KOP’ OF THE GALLIPOLI PENINSULA

Although the British and French troops have gained hold the lower slopes of the height of Achi Baba, on the Gallipoli Peninsula, the Turks still cling tenaciously to the crest the position. The heights, says General Cherfils in his article this page, have been turned into veritable fortresses.

The central peak of Baba rises 600 feet high, dominating the whole the surrounding country. It is literally honeycombed with trenches, and the whole ridge and flanking hills have been prepared with machine gun positions.

On the crest Achi Baba is a strong redoubt, which, however, has received a severe dusting from the ships of the fleet. Stretching right across the Gallipoli Peninsula, the Achi Baba ridge constitutes one of the strongest defensive positions any attacking army has ever had to tackle.

Once it is stormed by our gallant troops the forcing of the Dardanelles will he immeasurably nearer realisation.

[Source: The People - Sunday 13 June 1915]

ANZAC in 1915There were great things afoot back in London. The Liberal government had fallen as a result of the shells...
12/06/2026

ANZAC in 1915

There were great things afoot back in London.

The Liberal government had fallen as a result of the shells scandal and other problems; although Asquith was continued as Prime Minister, Winston Churchill was forced to leave the government.

The War Council in charge of the strategic direction of the war was recast and it was significant that the name selected was the Dardanelles Committee.

This new body consisted of six of the original War Council, five Conservatives and Kitchener. Both service representatives were dropped from the equation.

Read more - https://www.gallipoli-association.org/on-this-day/june/12/

Private Beresford Arbuckle, 12th Battalion from Leederville, Western Australia. A 22 year old boiler attendant prior to ...
12/06/2026

Private Beresford Arbuckle, 12th Battalion from Leederville, Western Australia.

A 22 year old boiler attendant prior to enlisting on 14 September 1914. He embarked for overseas with G Company from Fremantle on 2 November 1914 aboard HMAT Medic.

He died of wounds at Gallipoli in 1915 and is buried in Shrapnel Valley Cemetery

(AWM)

Private Louis Victor Parker, 15th Battalion. A bricklayer from Belmore, NSW prior to enlistment. He embarked with the 6...
12/06/2026

Private Louis Victor Parker, 15th Battalion.

A bricklayer from Belmore, NSW prior to enlistment. He embarked with the 6th Reinforcements from Brisbane on HMAT Karoola in 1915.

On 8 August 1915, aged 27, he died of wounds received in action and was buried in the Embarkation Pier Cemetery, Gallipoli.

(AWM)

The Gallipoli Association will once again be offered the chance of representation at the March Past at the Cenotaph on S...
11/06/2026

The Gallipoli Association will once again be offered the chance of representation at the March Past at the Cenotaph on Sunday 8th November 2026.

This honour is open to members and their guests.

There is a limited number of tickets available to attend the march past the Cenotaph and the deadline to submit your forms will be 11th September.

Please register your interest as early as possible although it is understandable that your circumstances might change near to November.

These places are strictly limited and will be allocated on a “first come first served basis.”

An email address is essential for acceptance of a place.

Tickets will be despatched by email from the Royal British Legion in late October.

For more information and booking forms please click on the link below.

https://www.gallipoli-association.org/events/remembrance-sunday-cenotaph-parade/

HELLES in 1915One very enjoyable, but little known, book containing Gallipoli material is Ivan Heald: Hero and Humouri...
11/06/2026

HELLES in 1915

One very enjoyable, but little known, book containing Gallipoli material is Ivan Heald: Hero and Humourist.

Sub-Lieutenant Ivan Heald, Hood Battalion, 2nd Brigade, RND, was a journalist who wrote a series of light pieces for the Daily Express describing his 'adventures' and varied musings on life before the war.

On the outbreak of war he had enlisted in the ranks and trained with the Royal Naval Division at Crystal Palace. Commissioned in February 1915 he was sent out as a reinforcement to join the Hood Battalion in June 1915.

Read more - https://www.gallipoli-association.org/on-this-day/june/11/

Captain Reginald Henry Hamilton Moore, 1st Border Regiment, aged thirty, was shot in the head and killed in 1915. On t...
11/06/2026

Captain Reginald Henry Hamilton Moore, 1st Border Regiment, aged thirty, was shot in the head and killed in 1915.

On that day the Turks had succeeded in occupying part of the trench held by Captain Moore's B company and were now attacking the Borders with bombs, making the position extremely difficult to retain.

Captain Moore rushed down the trench, followed by his men, and succeeded in clearing part of the trench practically unaided, but was shot dead while giving directions about strengthening the position.

He was mentioned in despatches for the action. His body was originally buried in Gully Cemetery but was later moved to Twelve Tree Copse Cemetery.

Captain Moore was born in Bareilly, India. Following his education at Wellington College and RMC Sandhurst, he was commissioned to the Border Regiment on 10 October 1903.

[Source: Gallipoli - Gully Ravine by Stephen Chambers. Battleground Europe, Pen & Sword Books Ltd]

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