Monthly Archives: October 2011

Malone’s Terraces at Quinn’s Post – Gallipoli Artefacts Buried by Years Of Erosion, Recovered by Joint Historical & Archaeological Survey

Posted on 25 October, 2011 by gary

A media release by the Sydney Morning Herald in October, 2011 has revealed the discovery of a number of artefacts found by an archaeological fieldwork survey on the Gallipoli battlefield. However what is far more exciting for Gallipoli Historians and … Continue reading →

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Regimental Medic – from Gemas to Changi Prison – James Charles PARSONS – 2/30th Battalion

Posted on 25 October, 2011 by gary

NX27147  James Charles Parsons was born on the 26 September, 1916 in Picton NSW and grew up in Bankstown NSW. When the Second World War broke out, James enlisted into the Australian army on the 24th June 1940 and completed … Continue reading →

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“Guns Loaded, Target In Sight!” – Major Ralph Shelley MANSFIELD, Battery Commander – Middle Head Gun Battery the night that Sydney Harbour was Attacked!

Posted on 3 October, 2011 by gary

Major Ralph Shelley MANSFIELD was battery commander of the guns at Middle Head (Sydney Harbour) on the night that the Japanese midget submarine attack took place on the 31st of May, 1942.  Born on the 12th of March, 1915 at … Continue reading →

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