ANZAC Day

Yesterday at school, we had a day when we had to remember the New Zealand and Australian soldiers that died at Gallipoli and WW1.  We had to make Red Poppies and crosses with the fallen soldiers names on it.  The cross that my friend had to plant was for Dave Gallaher.

NZ War Heroes

Dave Gallaher was a soldier in WW1.  He used to be a All Blacks rugby player.  His rank in the army was a Sergeant.  He spent his childhood in Katikati School.  Dave Gallaher was born on 30 October 1873.  Dave was born in Ramelton, County Donegal, Ireland.  Dave died in Passchendaele Belgium on 4 October 1917 aged 43.  He was buried Nine Elms British Cemetery, Belgium.  

WW1 Nurse Comic

WW1 Letter to Parents

Dear Mum and Dad,

I wish I could be with you right now but I cant.  I have made my choice to help the soldiers in World War 1.  In the war, there are many things you can do to help.  I have been placed in a trench by my Captain.  

In the trench, it is very horrible.  It is like living in a toilet!  I have the worst job in the trenches.  I have to clean the trench toilets.  Very horrible.  

In the trenches it is great because I can talk to my comrades and discuss what they will do after the war.  In the trenches, I get quite hungry from time to time.  The food I get is limited.  I also don't get much sleep.  We have shifts.  Some soldiers sleep while the others watch the battlefield.  Then when they had enough sleep, they change over.  

We also got provided with cards and treats.  I hope Marzia sends some chocolates down for me.  That’d be great.  Well, I hope I get to see you at the end of the month.  When I come, be prepared.  

Love your son, Samuel