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The Graveyards of Gallipoli; A Digger History Associate Site |
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A Tribute to the Men of all the Nations that took part in the Gallipoli Campaign of 1915 |
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New Zealand Infantry (NZEF) uniforms in WW1, Gallipoli |
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Group of 4 'Gallipoli
Candidates' - Trentham Camp, NZ January
1915.
(Would have then been in the 3rd Reinforcements which actually sailed on the 14th February 1915). The soldier with the "X" is identified as Dick Straight. |
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Men of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force’s “D” Company, 15th Reinforcements |
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Shoulder
title of the New Zealand Rifles |
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Brass numerals worn on the epaulette (early in the war) to distinguish Battalions (Regiments).
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| Captain Natanahira Te Umutapu Parata in army uniform. Photograph taken in 1917. | NZ
WW1 Identification disks were similar to those worn by the AIF. For
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NZ greatcoat, WW1 and WW2 |
This sergeant is from the 16th Waikato Regiment and he has just enlisted in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force. The date is 18/9/1914. |
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| 2 men (possibly brothers) of the NZ Machine Gun Corps. Both are Lieutenants, note the badge of rank on the lower sleeve as per early war custom. Note 1 is probably newly promoted from the ranks as he is still wearing an OR's belt. Note one is wearing spurs & puttees and the other has no spurs but has leather leggings. |
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Unknown
NZ soldier from an unknown unit, from early in WW1.
Note the lemon squeezer hat. Note the early pattern web belt. Note the absence of a hat badge and collar dogs. He is wearing 1 shoulder patch or badge but it is not possible to identify it. |
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Re-enactment Trooper dressed as Otago Mounted Rifles. |
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