Honouring our war heroes on Anzac Day

The people who are most at risk in the COVID-19 health crisis are also among the generations Anzac Day was established to honour. The Sunday Telegraph is paying tribute to these people through pictures supplied to us by their proud relatives as we all honour our war heroes from home.

“This is my grandfather Ray Duport Waye (centre) and was taken on the beach at Gallipoli. We think it was before evacuation. He was a blacksmith and lied about his age to enlist. After evacuation he was sent to Egypt where he was stationed during the Charge of the Light Brigade at Beersheba. He came home, married and was father to my mother and uncle. He lived in South Australia and was in his 70’s when he died. We were all very proud of him.” Picture: Supplied by Susan Newham

1/67“This is my grandfather Ray Duport Waye (centre) and was taken on the beach at Gallipoli. We think it was before evacuation. He was a blacksmith and lied about his age to enlist. After evacuation he was sent to Egypt where he was stationed during the Charge of the Light Brigade at Beersheba. He came home, married and was father to my mother and uncle. He lived in South Australia and was in his 70’s when he died. We were all very proud of him.” Picture: Supplied by Susan Newham

“My grandfather, James Huxtable, (second from left), embarked to the Middle East with H Company, Fourth Battalion, from Sydney on October 20, 1914, as Acting Corporal. Disembarking at Alexandria and to camp in Heliopolis, Egypt on December 9, 1914. Saw operations in Gallipoli from April 25, 1915, D Company and was wounded in action early in June and evacuated. Subsequent operations in France and Flanders. Discharged on May 21, 1919 suffering with tuberculosis. Returned to Sydney and died on September 15, 1924, aged 32 years, leaving a wife and two toddlers.” Picture: Supplied by Jim McClellan

2/67“My grandfather, James Huxtable, (second from left), embarked to the Middle East with H Company, Fourth Battalion, from Sydney on October 20, 1914, as Acting Corporal. Disembarking at Alexandria and to camp in Heliopolis, Egypt on December 9, 1914. Saw operations in Gallipoli from April 25, 1915, D Company and was wounded in action early in June and evacuated. Subsequent operations in France and Flanders. Discharged on May 21, 1919 suffering with tuberculosis. Returned to Sydney and died on September 15, 1924, aged 32 years, leaving a wife and two toddlers.” Picture: Supplied by Jim McClellan

3/67“Doug Bond on the left, having a drink with mates on leave in Tel Aviv as mates do.” Picture: Supplied by Peter Louis

“My father Arthur ‘Chicka’ Adam. This picture was taken at Holsworthy Army Camp at the beginning of WWII. My late father Arthur Adam is last on the right. It looks like a scene from The Sullivans. It encapsulates the Australian spirit of mateship between a bunch of knockabout larrikins, so typical of our Anzacs.” Picture: Supplied by Michele Adam

4/67“My father Arthur ‘Chicka’ Adam. This picture was taken at Holsworthy Army Camp at the beginning of WWII. My late father Arthur Adam is last on the right. It looks like a scene from The Sullivans. It encapsulates the Australian spirit of mateship between a bunch of knockabout larrikins, so typical of our Anzacs.” Picture: Supplied by Michele Adam

5/67“Michael Ryan being cheeky as usual in New Guinea while in the Air Force.” Picture: Supplied by Rosalyn Tuzzolino

“Howard Samuel Stuckings, NI55473, 6 Australian Mechanical Equipment Company. RAE. October 1, 1941 until December 5, 1945. Active service in Bouganville.” Picture: Supplied by Jenny Stuckings

6/67“Howard Samuel Stuckings, NI55473, 6 Australian Mechanical Equipment Company. RAE. October 1, 1941 until December 5, 1945. Active service in Bouganville.” Picture: Supplied by Jenny Stuckings

“My mother Alma (deceased) who served in the Australian Women’s Army Service NF 454151. Her training bases during the WWII were Holbrook and Holsworthy (NSW) and served in Townsville (QLD) as a gunner.” Picture: Supplied by Mark Bond

7/67“My mother Alma (deceased) who served in the Australian Women’s Army Service NF 454151. Her training bases during the WWII were Holbrook and Holsworthy (NSW) and served in Townsville (QLD) as a gunner.” Picture: Supplied by Mark Bond

“George Thomas Grimes (4th from left) at Gallipoli in June 1915. George joined up for WWI with Railway Supply Detachment unit, leaving for Egypt on December 19, 1914. From Gallipoli he then went on to Bullecourt, Passchendaele, Villiers Bretonneux in France, arriving back in Australia in November 1918.” Picture: Supplied by granddaughter Elaine Palfrey

8/67“George Thomas Grimes (4th from left) at Gallipoli in June 1915. George joined up for WWI with Railway Supply Detachment unit, leaving for Egypt on December 19, 1914. From Gallipoli he then went on to Bullecourt, Passchendaele, Villiers Bretonneux in France, arriving back in Australia in November 1918.” Picture: Supplied by granddaughter Elaine Palfrey

“C Company 2RAR disembarking from helicopters at Nui Dat South Vietnam. Robert Hoop Hooper is pictured third from the left looking left. We sailed from Brisbane to Vung Tau, then took Chinook helicopters to the task force to begin our time.” Picture: Supplied by Robert Hoop Hooper

9/67“C Company 2RAR disembarking from helicopters at Nui Dat South Vietnam. Robert Hoop Hooper is pictured third from the left looking left. We sailed from Brisbane to Vung Tau, then took Chinook helicopters to the task force to begin our time.” Picture: Supplied by Robert Hoop Hooper

“Our grandfather Charles Leonard McDonald was part of the Light Horse Brigade in the First World War. Loved by his granddaughters Cheryl Lopresti and Janet Saxberg.” Picture: Supplied by Cheryl Lopresti

10/67“Our grandfather Charles Leonard McDonald was part of the Light Horse Brigade in the First World War. Loved by his granddaughters Cheryl Lopresti and Janet Saxberg.” Picture: Supplied by Cheryl Lopresti

“This was taken in Manilla St. Manilla in 1939 as these young men prepared for war. Joining up as part of the Light Horse Brigade. They are Alf Gascoyne, Frank Skewes son of James Skewes Athlone Manilla NSW and Ivan Cupples. They stayed mates meeting up for Anzac Day reunions whenever possible. I am Judith Flitcroft (nee Skewes), Frank Skewes is my eldest brother. Sadly he passed away in 2014.” Picture: Supplied by Judith Flitcroft

11/67“This was taken in Manilla St. Manilla in 1939 as these young men prepared for war. Joining up as part of the Light Horse Brigade. They are Alf Gascoyne, Frank Skewes son of James Skewes Athlone Manilla NSW and Ivan Cupples. They stayed mates meeting up for Anzac Day reunions whenever possible. I am Judith Flitcroft (nee Skewes), Frank Skewes is my eldest brother. Sadly he passed away in 2014.” Picture: Supplied by Judith Flitcroft

“My mother who served as a nurse in the Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps during WWII. Sadly my mother’s military service was not shared with her children until after her death in 1993.” Picture: Supplied by Richard Munro

12/67“My mother who served as a nurse in the Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps during WWII. Sadly my mother’s military service was not shared with her children until after her death in 1993.” Picture: Supplied by Richard Munro

“Alf Dale of Port Kembla 2/1st Pioneers – Australian Army One of the Rats of Tobruk. Saw six years of service (1939-1945) in WWII.” Picture: Supplied by Peggy Stransky

13/67“Alf Dale of Port Kembla 2/1st Pioneers – Australian Army One of the Rats of Tobruk. Saw six years of service (1939-1945) in WWII.” Picture: Supplied by Peggy Stransky

“My grandfather, Robert Holm, born in Denmark in 1890. He became an Australian citizen in 1915 and joined The Royal Australian Naval Forces, transferring to the Imperial Camel Corps in Sinai and Egypt. He served overseas for over four years during WWI.” Picture: Supplied by Narelle Hogan

14/67“My grandfather, Robert Holm, born in Denmark in 1890. He became an Australian citizen in 1915 and joined The Royal Australian Naval Forces, transferring to the Imperial Camel Corps in Sinai and Egypt. He served overseas for over four years during WWI.” Picture: Supplied by Narelle Hogan

“A pioneer’s son from Duntroon. My father, Henry Tully, was born September 14, 1888. His formative years were spent in Canberra on ‘Duntroon Station’ where his father David Tully, a local pioneer was the station master. Later the land was purchased by the Commonwealth after the capital was established and it became known as the Royal Military College Duntroon, a fortuitous connection indeed. On August 6, 1915 he enlisted with the Australian Imperial Force where his past experience as a jackaroo made him an ideal troop in the 12th Light Horse Regiment (4th Light Horse Brigade). He served in the Sinai and Palestine campaign, fighting in the Battle of Beersheba, where he and his waler (horse) rode in the forefront of the Charge of Beersheba as part of the 6th Reinforcements on October 31, 1917. During the battle he received a non-fatal shrapnel wound to the thigh, which did lead him to be hospitalised for several months but did not stop him from rejoining his unit in May 1918 after which he also fought in the Battle of Jerusalem, the Battle of Meggido and the Capture of Damascus. Henry returned to Australia in 1919. His medals were stolen on the train trip back home and unfortunately were never replaced in his lifetime as it was too costly. Recently my eldest daughter contacted the War Memorial and was able to obtain replicas which I now proudly wear in remembrance of the sacrifices of my father and all the Diggers in WW1. Medals issued: 1914-1915 Star British War Medal Victory Medal. My father’s legacy and bravery lives on in the memory of his family – myself, six grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.” Picture: Supplied by Olivia Whenman

15/67“A pioneer’s son from Duntroon. My father, Henry Tully, was born September 14, 1888. His formative years were spent in Canberra on ‘Duntroon Station’ where his father David Tully, a local pioneer was the station master. Later the land was purchased by the Commonwealth after the capital was established and it became known as the Royal Military College Duntroon, a fortuitous connection indeed. On August 6, 1915 he enlisted with the Australian Imperial Force where his past experience as a jackaroo made him an ideal troop in the 12th Light Horse Regiment (4th Light Horse Brigade). He served in the Sinai and Palestine campaign, fighting in the Battle of Beersheba, where he and his waler (horse) rode in the forefront of the Charge of Beersheba as part of the 6th Reinforcements on October 31, 1917. During the battle he received a non-fatal shrapnel wound to the thigh, which did lead him to be hospitalised for several months but did not stop him from rejoining his unit in May 1918 after which he also fought in the Battle of Jerusalem, the Battle of Meggido and the Capture of Damascus. Henry returned to Australia in 1919. His medals were stolen on the train trip back home and unfortunately were never replaced in his lifetime as it was too costly. Recently my eldest daughter contacted the War Memorial and was able to obtain replicas which I now proudly wear in remembrance of the sacrifices of my father and all the Diggers in WW1. Medals issued: 1914-1915 Star British War Medal Victory Medal. My father’s legacy and bravery lives on in the memory of his family – myself, six grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.” Picture: Supplied by Olivia Whenman

“Philip John Gale (Jack) joined the Army on July 10, 1915, as a result of Gallipoli, and is top right in this photo taken at Liverpool NSW. He served in Palestine before joining the 56 Battalion in France in June 1916. After serving on the Western Front he was admitted to hospital in England in January 1917 and discharged, medically unfit, in September 1918. He married May Roberts in January 1922, and they raised 14 children in Kiama during the Depression and WWII.” Picture: Supplied by son Kevin Gale

16/67“Philip John Gale (Jack) joined the Army on July 10, 1915, as a result of Gallipoli, and is top right in this photo taken at Liverpool NSW. He served in Palestine before joining the 56 Battalion in France in June 1916. After serving on the Western Front he was admitted to hospital in England in January 1917 and discharged, medically unfit, in September 1918. He married May Roberts in January 1922, and they raised 14 children in Kiama during the Depression and WWII.” Picture: Supplied by son Kevin Gale

“My father Louis Alfred Charles Smith NZ111379 enlisted on November 31, 1941. He joined C Force which later became Milne Bay Force, disembarking in Milne Bay New Guinea on August 21, 1942, just five days before the Battle of Milne Bay. He further served in 2/1 Pioneers Bomb Disposal unit and later sailed to Port Moresby. In Buna the unit became the 11th Division. He then served in Rabaul and was in Jacquinot Bay. He endured bombing raids during the day and nightly naval bombardments while in Milne Bay. He survived two ships sunk by torpedoes and endured malaria and other tropical diseases. He returned to Australia in April 1946.” Picture: Supplied by Ross Smith

17/67“My father Louis Alfred Charles Smith NZ111379 enlisted on November 31, 1941. He joined C Force which later became Milne Bay Force, disembarking in Milne Bay New Guinea on August 21, 1942, just five days before the Battle of Milne Bay. He further served in 2/1 Pioneers Bomb Disposal unit and later sailed to Port Moresby. In Buna the unit became the 11th Division. He then served in Rabaul and was in Jacquinot Bay. He endured bombing raids during the day and nightly naval bombardments while in Milne Bay. He survived two ships sunk by torpedoes and endured malaria and other tropical diseases. He returned to Australia in April 1946.” Picture: Supplied by Ross Smith

“My father Ronald Charles Lowe (third from left). During WWII, pictured in his rear gunners suit with the rest of his crew, in front of the Lancaster bomber. In 1943 it was shot down and he was the only one to survive it. He was also in the dam busters and pathfinders but ended up being a prisoner of war.” Picture: Supplied by David C. Lowe

18/67“My father Ronald Charles Lowe (third from left). During WWII, pictured in his rear gunners suit with the rest of his crew, in front of the Lancaster bomber. In 1943 it was shot down and he was the only one to survive it. He was also in the dam busters and pathfinders but ended up being a prisoner of war.” Picture: Supplied by David C. Lowe

“My wife’s father Arthur Culbert Men of 2/17th Infantry Battalion parading in Egypt, then or later to become part of ‘The Desert Rats’ in the Siege of Tobruk.” Picture: Supplied by Allan Cooper

19/67“My wife’s father Arthur Culbert Men of 2/17th Infantry Battalion parading in Egypt, then or later to become part of ‘The Desert Rats’ in the Siege of Tobruk.” Picture: Supplied by Allan Cooper

20/67“My father Colin Black.” Picture: Supplied by Melinda Black

“My father Richard Lamaro, 23, with my uncles Joseph, 20, and Vincent, 16, the sons of Sicilian immigrants, in 1916. They all returned home and Uncle Joe later became a NSW Attorney-General, Minister for Justice and a judge. Joseph drafted the Moratorium Act in NSW during the Great Depression, to protect people being thrown out of their houses.” Picture: Supplied by Margaret Clancy

21/67“My father Richard Lamaro, 23, with my uncles Joseph, 20, and Vincent, 16, the sons of Sicilian immigrants, in 1916. They all returned home and Uncle Joe later became a NSW Attorney-General, Minister for Justice and a judge. Joseph drafted the Moratorium Act in NSW during the Great Depression, to protect people being thrown out of their houses.” Picture: Supplied by Margaret Clancy

“My grandfather Eric Godfrey Eckford WWI veteran, born in Maitland, NSW; died in Coffs Harbour NSW. Served in Gallipoli and France from 1915 to 1918. His brother Harley Muir Eckford also served but was killed in France 1917, aged 22. The extracts are from his service Bible which he carried with him.” Picture: Supplied by Peter Eckford

22/67“My grandfather Eric Godfrey Eckford WWI veteran, born in Maitland, NSW; died in Coffs Harbour NSW. Served in Gallipoli and France from 1915 to 1918. His brother Harley Muir Eckford also served but was killed in France 1917, aged 22. The extracts are from his service Bible which he carried with him.” Picture: Supplied by Peter Eckford

“My father who landed on Gallipoli on April 25, 1915 at 7.30am. He was wounded in the head and sent to England to recuperate and eventually came back to Sydney (Pyrmont). Later marrying my mother Lillian and fathering seven children. Always had a job and suffered seizures all the rest of his life. Eventually dying in 1962, aged 66. He was finally granted a TPI pension about three years before he died. Harry (centre) landed on the shores of Anzac Cove at 7.30am on April 25, 1915 in a Company 3rd Battalion 1st AIF and his number was 1200. He was wounded on May 2, 1915 and repatriated to Australia from England in November 1915. Picture taken in a military hospital in Manchester, England in 1915.” Picture: Supplied by Robert Robertson (last surviving child)

23/67“My father who landed on Gallipoli on April 25, 1915 at 7.30am. He was wounded in the head and sent to England to recuperate and eventually came back to Sydney (Pyrmont). Later marrying my mother Lillian and fathering seven children. Always had a job and suffered seizures all the rest of his life. Eventually dying in 1962, aged 66. He was finally granted a TPI pension about three years before he died. Harry (centre) landed on the shores of Anzac Cove at 7.30am on April 25, 1915 in a Company 3rd Battalion 1st AIF and his number was 1200. He was wounded on May 2, 1915 and repatriated to Australia from England in November 1915. Picture taken in a military hospital in Manchester, England in 1915.” Picture: Supplied by Robert Robertson (last surviving child)

24/67“My great, great grandfather Gilbert Rassack (second from left).” Picture: Supplied by Gary Teni

25/67“My great, great grandfather Gilbert Rassack.” Picture: Supplied by Gary Teni

“Bill Collins in Rabaul circa 1941-1942. My father, Wilkie Desmond Collins (aka Bill or Des). Dad was one of a couple of survivors of the Tol Plantation Massacre carried out by the Japanese on February 4, 1942 in Rabaul. Dad was an ambulance driver.” Picture: Supplied by Michael Collins

26/67“Bill Collins in Rabaul circa 1941-1942. My father, Wilkie Desmond Collins (aka Bill or Des). Dad was one of a couple of survivors of the Tol Plantation Massacre carried out by the Japanese on February 4, 1942 in Rabaul. Dad was an ambulance driver.” Picture: Supplied by Michael Collins

“My Uncle Frederick G.C Smith. Enlisted at age 16, went missing in action in WWI, Fromelles France, at age 17, on July 19, 1916. DNA submitted by family members will hopefully soon identify him as one of the 250 Aussie soldiers found in a mass grave near Fromelles.” Picture: Supplied by David Smith

27/67“My Uncle Frederick G.C Smith. Enlisted at age 16, went missing in action in WWI, Fromelles France, at age 17, on July 19, 1916. DNA submitted by family members will hopefully soon identify him as one of the 250 Aussie soldiers found in a mass grave near Fromelles.” Picture: Supplied by David Smith

28/67“Private Scott James Dill 2.2nd Machine Gun Battalion WWII, North Africa, New Guinea and Borneo (1940-1945).” Picture: Supplied by Karyl-Ann Walker

29/67“Harry Soltan (on the right) in Egypt. Born June 30 1897, survived WWI and WWII. Died October 9, 1960.” Picture: Supplied by his son Peter Soltan

“My grandfather taken in London in 1917. He was convalescing after a German artillery shell exploded next to him in France, killing two soldiers who were carrying armaments with him. Despite being closest to the exploding shell, Lindsay survived while the two soldiers with him died. Lindsay is in the front row on the left-hand side.” Picture: Supplied by Guy Clews

30/67“My grandfather taken in London in 1917. He was convalescing after a German artillery shell exploded next to him in France, killing two soldiers who were carrying armaments with him. Despite being closest to the exploding shell, Lindsay survived while the two soldiers with him died. Lindsay is in the front row on the left-hand side.” Picture: Supplied by Guy Clews

31/67“Inspection march in Egypt 1940, front left is Syd Robson, front right is James Holloway”. Picture: Supplied by James' son Tony Holloway

“My husband’s father Edward V Ryan from WWII. He was a desert rat and fought in Tobruk and Papua New Guinea. He came home but passed away at 56 leaving his wife and two children. His wife then passed away at 56 also, 10 years later.” Picture: Supplied by Robyn Ryan (wife of Eric V Ryan)

32/67“My husband’s father Edward V Ryan from WWII. He was a desert rat and fought in Tobruk and Papua New Guinea. He came home but passed away at 56 leaving his wife and two children. His wife then passed away at 56 also, 10 years later.” Picture: Supplied by Robyn Ryan (wife of Eric V Ryan)

33/67“Jim Monk (far left) is my father and two unknown shipmates in Sydney.” Picture: Supplied by Trev Monk

“Photos of Harry Soltan (on the right) in Egypt. Born June 30 1897. Survived WWI and WWII. Died October 9, 1960.” Picture: Supplied by his son Peter Soltan

34/67“Photos of Harry Soltan (on the right) in Egypt. Born June 30 1897. Survived WWI and WWII. Died October 9, 1960.” Picture: Supplied by his son Peter Soltan

“My uncle who was 20 when he joined the army in May, 1940. Sadly David was killed in North Africa on July 11, 1942. David was the youngest of five brothers who joined the army and the only one who did not come home. May he Rest In Peace.” Picture: Supplied by Don Jones

35/67“My uncle who was 20 when he joined the army in May, 1940. Sadly David was killed in North Africa on July 11, 1942. David was the youngest of five brothers who joined the army and the only one who did not come home. May he Rest In Peace.” Picture: Supplied by Don Jones

“My uncle Angus Ferguson, my father Doug Bond and unknown. They were in the 6th & 7th Divisions and only met this once in Syria during the War.” Picture: Supplied by Peter Louis

36/67“My uncle Angus Ferguson, my father Doug Bond and unknown. They were in the 6th & 7th Divisions and only met this once in Syria during the War.” Picture: Supplied by Peter Louis

“Photo of’ my father Albert Croucher taken at Canberra flying school in 1941. Albert was an aerial photographer in WWII.” Picture: Supplied by Ramon Croucher

37/67“Photo of’ my father Albert Croucher taken at Canberra flying school in 1941. Albert was an aerial photographer in WWII.” Picture: Supplied by Ramon Croucher

38/67“My uncle, Job Darlington Whitby, 18th Battalion, WW1.” Picture: Supplied by Robert Whitby

39/67“My father William (Billy) Mangold 3rd Battalion RAR on R&R at Kure, Japan in February 1953.” Picture: Supplied by Margaret Hough

“Here is a photo of my late father Albert George Harding who served in the RAAF during WWII. This photo was taken of him in Egypt while he was serving in North Africa.” Picture: Supplied by Geoffrey Harding

40/67“Here is a photo of my late father Albert George Harding who served in the RAAF during WWII. This photo was taken of him in Egypt while he was serving in North Africa.” Picture: Supplied by Geoffrey Harding

“My dad, Lance Corporal Francis (Frank) George Howe who served in New Guinea (Milne Bay, Buna, Gona, Lae and Poppondetta) firstly as a carpenter then with Ambulance Corps and Artillery. He served from 8/8/1940 until 16/10/1945 and was attached to 10 Aust. AAD at discharge. He told us how the soldiers appreciated trading canned food with the New Guinea natives for fresh food like kumara.” Picture: Supplied by Merrin Van Dartel

41/67“My dad, Lance Corporal Francis (Frank) George Howe who served in New Guinea (Milne Bay, Buna, Gona, Lae and Poppondetta) firstly as a carpenter then with Ambulance Corps and Artillery. He served from 8/8/1940 until 16/10/1945 and was attached to 10 Aust. AAD at discharge. He told us how the soldiers appreciated trading canned food with the New Guinea natives for fresh food like kumara.” Picture: Supplied by Merrin Van Dartel

“My grandfather William Henry Hatcher during WW1. He died in Sydney, at the age of 86. The late Mr. Hatcher was born in the West Wyalong district. Mr Hatcher served in the A.I.F. in the 1914-18 War and was wounded in action in France by enemy machine gunfire while acting as a platoon scout on August 23, 1918. His Service number was 7487. After being transferred to a hospital in England it was ascertained that his father, an Englishman, had been a Palace Guard at Buckingham Palace. The reigning King George V, while visiting the Australian wounded in their English hospital, noticed his name William H. Hatcher above his bed and asked if his father had the same name. He replied that he did. The king then stated that, as a youth, he knew his father at Buckingham Palace and often spoke to him. His Majesty was interested to learn of his life in Australia and issued a card inviting him to visit the palace when he recovered. . William Hatcher or “Will” as he was known did visit the King on October 29 1918 and this card is in the Thomas family possession. On his return to Australia the late Mr Hatcher bought a plant and share farmed while waiting for a block of land, which he secured at Dirnaseer. He successfully farmed this land for 10 years until his health failed then he sold the property and lived in retirement in Sydney.” Picture: Supplied by Paul Pereira

42/67“My grandfather William Henry Hatcher during WW1. He died in Sydney, at the age of 86. The late Mr. Hatcher was born in the West Wyalong district. Mr Hatcher served in the A.I.F. in the 1914-18 War and was wounded in action in France by enemy machine gunfire while acting as a platoon scout on August 23, 1918. His Service number was 7487. After being transferred to a hospital in England it was ascertained that his father, an Englishman, had been a Palace Guard at Buckingham Palace. The reigning King George V, while visiting the Australian wounded in their English hospital, noticed his name William H. Hatcher above his bed and asked if his father had the same name. He replied that he did. The king then stated that, as a youth, he knew his father at Buckingham Palace and often spoke to him. His Majesty was interested to learn of his life in Australia and issued a card inviting him to visit the palace when he recovered. . William Hatcher or “Will” as he was known did visit the King on October 29 1918 and this card is in the Thomas family possession. On his return to Australia the late Mr Hatcher bought a plant and share farmed while waiting for a block of land, which he secured at Dirnaseer. He successfully farmed this land for 10 years until his health failed then he sold the property and lived in retirement in Sydney.” Picture: Supplied by Paul Pereira

43/67“Marshall G. Collier in George St, Sydney at the end of WWII in 1945.”

“My great grandfather was an Aboriginal man and despite the inequality and treatment he would have endured during these times he still wanted to fight for his country. Alfred was 29 years of age and he would have been a father figure to these young men. Alfred Jackson Coomb – nickname was Jack or Happy. He was born in Antwerp, Victoria, Service number 2141 (Private) 60th Battalion 15th Brigade 5th Division – Western Front France & Belgium, 8th & 59th Battalion. Battles: Bullecourt, Passchedaele Campaign, Somme, Villers Bretonneux, Le Hamel, Amiens. Enlistment Date: May 19, 1916 Bendigo. Discharged: November 11, 1919. Service: 1272 days. Service Abroad: 1153 days. Medical treatment: Developed the mumps while abroad and was hospitalised several times during the battles but kept on returning out to the battleground. He would be later gassed and sent back to Australia.” Picture: Supplied by Roger Penrith

44/67“My great grandfather was an Aboriginal man and despite the inequality and treatment he would have endured during these times he still wanted to fight for his country. Alfred was 29 years of age and he would have been a father figure to these young men. Alfred Jackson Coomb – nickname was Jack or Happy. He was born in Antwerp, Victoria, Service number 2141 (Private) 60th Battalion 15th Brigade 5th Division – Western Front France & Belgium, 8th & 59th Battalion. Battles: Bullecourt, Passchedaele Campaign, Somme, Villers Bretonneux, Le Hamel, Amiens. Enlistment Date: May 19, 1916 Bendigo. Discharged: November 11, 1919. Service: 1272 days. Service Abroad: 1153 days. Medical treatment: Developed the mumps while abroad and was hospitalised several times during the battles but kept on returning out to the battleground. He would be later gassed and sent back to Australia.” Picture: Supplied by Roger Penrith

“Our father Elton Ray Winslow, RAAF Spitfire Pilot WWII in England. Turning 96 on April 28, Pride of Australia Award winner 2018.” Picture: Supplied by Tim Winslow and Vicki Jones

45/67“Our father Elton Ray Winslow, RAAF Spitfire Pilot WWII in England. Turning 96 on April 28, Pride of Australia Award winner 2018.” Picture: Supplied by Tim Winslow and Vicki Jones

46/67“Raymond Lyall Osborn was killed in France, April 9, 1917 during WWI, aged only 20 years.” Picture: Supplied by Robyn Champion (nee Osborn)

“This is Private Harry Dibley, 53rd Battalion, 14th Infantry Brigade, 5th Division, 1st AIF. In December 1916 he was shipped to France where he would fight in the Battle of Menin Road Ridge and the Battle of Polygon Wood (September 1917). He survived the initial assault and the 5 day bombardment that followed. But on September 27, 1917, while digging trenches preparing for the inevitable German counter attack, he was hit by a sniper. It did not kill him but served as a constant reminder for the rest of his days of the horror he witnessed during this time. He spent some time in England recovering and retraining, then returned to France for light duties until he contracted Hepatitis A and later Influenza. On June 24, 1919 he was honourably discharged. He came home to Bathurst Australia and married his childhood sweetheart ‘Seli’ and started his own family. He suffered post traumatic stress disorder and understandably, struggled to communicate with his children when they innocently asked about what he did in the war. But along with this brokenness came a good father who was blessed to see his very own grandchildren. My mother being one of them. He passed on May 18, 1967 at age 75 and is remembered fondly by my grandmother. She and her nephew have researched the war, in particular Polygon wood, to gain a deeper understanding of what he went through and why he was the way he was.” Picture: Supplied by Renee Pendlebury

47/67“This is Private Harry Dibley, 53rd Battalion, 14th Infantry Brigade, 5th Division, 1st AIF. In December 1916 he was shipped to France where he would fight in the Battle of Menin Road Ridge and the Battle of Polygon Wood (September 1917). He survived the initial assault and the 5 day bombardment that followed. But on September 27, 1917, while digging trenches preparing for the inevitable German counter attack, he was hit by a sniper. It did not kill him but served as a constant reminder for the rest of his days of the horror he witnessed during this time. He spent some time in England recovering and retraining, then returned to France for light duties until he contracted Hepatitis A and later Influenza. On June 24, 1919 he was honourably discharged. He came home to Bathurst Australia and married his childhood sweetheart ‘Seli’ and started his own family. He suffered post traumatic stress disorder and understandably, struggled to communicate with his children when they innocently asked about what he did in the war. But along with this brokenness came a good father who was blessed to see his very own grandchildren. My mother being one of them. He passed on May 18, 1967 at age 75 and is remembered fondly by my grandmother. She and her nephew have researched the war, in particular Polygon wood, to gain a deeper understanding of what he went through and why he was the way he was.” Picture: Supplied by Renee Pendlebury

“A photo of my uncle Norman who I never knew. It was taken on March 24, 1915 (handwritten on the back) at Liverpool, presumably, Holsworthy or Moorebank. It shows Corporal. Norman Wilson (seated third from the right) with his ‘mates’ in camp prior to deployment to the Middle East and Gallipoli. He also served on the Western Front. He did return from the War but like so many young men and women who served this nation, he was never young again.” Picture: Supplied by Peter Sherlock

48/67“A photo of my uncle Norman who I never knew. It was taken on March 24, 1915 (handwritten on the back) at Liverpool, presumably, Holsworthy or Moorebank. It shows Corporal. Norman Wilson (seated third from the right) with his ‘mates’ in camp prior to deployment to the Middle East and Gallipoli. He also served on the Western Front. He did return from the War but like so many young men and women who served this nation, he was never young again.” Picture: Supplied by Peter Sherlock

“Photo includes my wife’s father Arthur Culbert Men of 2/17th Infantry Battalion who were part of “The Desert Rats” in the Siege of Tobruk.” Picture: Supplied by Allan Cooper

49/67“Photo includes my wife’s father Arthur Culbert Men of 2/17th Infantry Battalion who were part of “The Desert Rats” in the Siege of Tobruk.” Picture: Supplied by Allan Cooper

“My dad Michael Ryan (can of beer in his hands) and his brother Peter Ryan from WWII, both in the Air Force, having a beer with mates.” Picture: Supplied by Rosalyn Tuzzolino

50/67“My dad Michael Ryan (can of beer in his hands) and his brother Peter Ryan from WWII, both in the Air Force, having a beer with mates.” Picture: Supplied by Rosalyn Tuzzolino

“This James Skewes, number 147 serves with the 7th Light Horse in WWI from 1914-1919 and was at Gallipoli and the charge of Beer Sheba. He also served in WWII.” Picture: Supplied by Judith Flitcroft

51/67“This James Skewes, number 147 serves with the 7th Light Horse in WWI from 1914-1919 and was at Gallipoli and the charge of Beer Sheba. He also served in WWII.” Picture: Supplied by Judith Flitcroft

“My great, great uncle Arthur T S Foster (left) served with the 1st Field Company Engineers as a Sapper, with his uncle Richard McGuffin with taken during the First World War in 1917. Richard, known as Dick McGuffin, served in 19 Battalion AIF.” Picture: Supplied by Barry McGuffin

52/67“My great, great uncle Arthur T S Foster (left) served with the 1st Field Company Engineers as a Sapper, with his uncle Richard McGuffin with taken during the First World War in 1917. Richard, known as Dick McGuffin, served in 19 Battalion AIF.” Picture: Supplied by Barry McGuffin

“This is my grandfather James Lynch. Starting as a Corporal at the age of 21 years in the AIF. Jim joined in 30/7/1915 and returned to Australia 10/6/1919. 8th field Ambulance then transferring to 4th Field Ambulance Acting-Sargeant. James Lynch received the Military Medal. The following recommendation taken from the records at the Australian War Memorial ‘For outstanding and devotion to duty while cleaning wounded during operations on 11 and 12 April, 1917, Australian attack on Hindelburg line, near Bullecourt. He worked for 21 hours over a track continuously under shellfire organising fresh stretcher parties, carrying wounded himself and heartening the men. He set a magnificent example to his comrades. This NCO has done most excellent work on many other occasions’. Recommended by J.B.St Vincent Welsh Lieutenant Colonel, 13th Australian Field Ambulance.” Picture: Supplied by Maryanne Fardy

53/67“This is my grandfather James Lynch. Starting as a Corporal at the age of 21 years in the AIF. Jim joined in 30/7/1915 and returned to Australia 10/6/1919. 8th field Ambulance then transferring to 4th Field Ambulance Acting-Sargeant. James Lynch received the Military Medal. The following recommendation taken from the records at the Australian War Memorial ‘For outstanding and devotion to duty while cleaning wounded during operations on 11 and 12 April, 1917, Australian attack on Hindelburg line, near Bullecourt. He worked for 21 hours over a track continuously under shellfire organising fresh stretcher parties, carrying wounded himself and heartening the men. He set a magnificent example to his comrades. This NCO has done most excellent work on many other occasions’. Recommended by J.B.St Vincent Welsh Lieutenant Colonel, 13th Australian Field Ambulance.” Picture: Supplied by Maryanne Fardy

“This photo is not only unique for the three officers that can be identified, but because it was taken in the studios of local photographers Louis and Antoinette Thuillier in the sleepy village of Vignacourt, only a short day’s march to the hell of the trenches at Pozieres on the Western Front. The three identified officers are Captain John Doyle, seated left, Lieutenant Joe Maxwell VC, seated right, and Lieutenant Ted Greenwood, standing left. The photo was likely taken in 1918. All three were Gallipoli and Western Front veterans and, more amazingly, survivors. Their stories are told in the magnificent book The Lost Diggers by the Seven Network’s Ross Coulthart. Coulthart discovered hundreds of glass plate images of WW1 Anzac and allied veterans stored in an attic of an ancient French farmhouse in Vignacourt. It is a truly fascinating and compelling story. My grandfather is Ted Greenwood. Ted, sadly, died in Concord Repatriation Hospital in 1951, one year before I was born. Then Private Greenwood was wounded at Gallipoli (shot in the backside) and in a letter home credits this painful misfortune with saving his life. He was transported off the beach to an hospital ship offshore and later taken to Egypt to recuperate. Captain Doyle and Lieutenant Maxwell were also Gallipoli veterans. John Doyle was severely wounded at Pozieres, but survived the war. Joe Maxwell is acknowledged as one of the great heroes of the Western Front. His list of decorations, including the VC, Distinguished Conduct Medal, Military Cross and Bar speak for themselves. His exploits are legend. Ted and Joe shared a tent throughout most of their time on the Front and attended officer training in England together. Thank you for the opportunity to express how proud I am to be Ted’s grandson. His son Keith, my dad, was a WWII veteran in New Guinea. Lest We Forget.” Picture: Supplied by Geoffrey Greenwood

54/67“This photo is not only unique for the three officers that can be identified, but because it was taken in the studios of local photographers Louis and Antoinette Thuillier in the sleepy village of Vignacourt, only a short day’s march to the hell of the trenches at Pozieres on the Western Front. The three identified officers are Captain John Doyle, seated left, Lieutenant Joe Maxwell VC, seated right, and Lieutenant Ted Greenwood, standing left. The photo was likely taken in 1918. All three were Gallipoli and Western Front veterans and, more amazingly, survivors. Their stories are told in the magnificent book The Lost Diggers by the Seven Network’s Ross Coulthart. Coulthart discovered hundreds of glass plate images of WW1 Anzac and allied veterans stored in an attic of an ancient French farmhouse in Vignacourt. It is a truly fascinating and compelling story. My grandfather is Ted Greenwood. Ted, sadly, died in Concord Repatriation Hospital in 1951, one year before I was born. Then Private Greenwood was wounded at Gallipoli (shot in the backside) and in a letter home credits this painful misfortune with saving his life. He was transported off the beach to an hospital ship offshore and later taken to Egypt to recuperate. Captain Doyle and Lieutenant Maxwell were also Gallipoli veterans. John Doyle was severely wounded at Pozieres, but survived the war. Joe Maxwell is acknowledged as one of the great heroes of the Western Front. His list of decorations, including the VC, Distinguished Conduct Medal, Military Cross and Bar speak for themselves. His exploits are legend. Ted and Joe shared a tent throughout most of their time on the Front and attended officer training in England together. Thank you for the opportunity to express how proud I am to be Ted’s grandson. His son Keith, my dad, was a WWII veteran in New Guinea. Lest We Forget.” Picture: Supplied by Geoffrey Greenwood

“Private Albert William Webb who served with AIF 7th Division Signals as a dispatch rider in WWII. He is reading letters from home in Palestine, 1941.” Picture: Supplied by Helen Moffitt, his daughter

55/67“Private Albert William Webb who served with AIF 7th Division Signals as a dispatch rider in WWII. He is reading letters from home in Palestine, 1941.” Picture: Supplied by Helen Moffitt, his daughter

“Photos of my grandfather Eric Godfrey Eckford, WWI veteran, born in Maitland NSW, who died in Coffs Harbour. Served in Gallipoli and France 1915 to 1918. His brother Harley Muir Eckford also served but was killed in France 1917, aged 22.” Picture: Supplied by Peter and Julie Eckford

56/67“Photos of my grandfather Eric Godfrey Eckford, WWI veteran, born in Maitland NSW, who died in Coffs Harbour. Served in Gallipoli and France 1915 to 1918. His brother Harley Muir Eckford also served but was killed in France 1917, aged 22.” Picture: Supplied by Peter and Julie Eckford

57/67“My grandfather, Sergeant Wilfred Moy (Bill) Served in WWII Sandakan War Graves Unit 31, between 1945-1949.”

“My father Edward ‘Ted’ Tamsett. Dad served in the RAAF as ground crew engineer working on the planes as the flew missions out Nadzab and Dobodura in New Guinea. The picture shows returning to Nadzab, the ground crew sitting on the wings to guide the pilots back to the maintenance area after they had been on a mission. I think Dad is on the first plane’s wing on the right but I am not sure.” Picture: Supplied by Maree Argy

58/67“My father Edward ‘Ted’ Tamsett. Dad served in the RAAF as ground crew engineer working on the planes as the flew missions out Nadzab and Dobodura in New Guinea. The picture shows returning to Nadzab, the ground crew sitting on the wings to guide the pilots back to the maintenance area after they had been on a mission. I think Dad is on the first plane’s wing on the right but I am not sure.” Picture: Supplied by Maree Argy

“My father, Wilkie Desmond Collins aka Bill or Des, was one of a couple of survivors of the Tol Plantation Massacre carried out by the Japanese on February 4, 1942 in Rabaul. This picture shows him in Rabaul before the Invasion.” Picture: Supplied by Michael Collins

59/67“My father, Wilkie Desmond Collins aka Bill or Des, was one of a couple of survivors of the Tol Plantation Massacre carried out by the Japanese on February 4, 1942 in Rabaul. This picture shows him in Rabaul before the Invasion.” Picture: Supplied by Michael Collins

60/67“Vietnam 1967 (from left) gunners Col Freeman, Wayne Murphy and Norm Jackson.” Picture: Supplied by Colin Freeman

61/67“My great, great grandfather Gilbert Rassack.“ Picture: Supplied by Gary Teni

“Our dad, Charles Harold James aged 18 years. He served in the 52AAA searchlight Battery unit at Merauke in New Guinea during WWII, as a Gunner. Returned home to be a wonderful family man to six children and passed away in 2005.” Picture: Supplied by Sandra Page

62/67“Our dad, Charles Harold James aged 18 years. He served in the 52AAA searchlight Battery unit at Merauke in New Guinea during WWII, as a Gunner. Returned home to be a wonderful family man to six children and passed away in 2005.” Picture: Supplied by Sandra Page

63/67“My grandfather's brother, Thomas Strachan AIF, WWI in 1917 in London.” Picture: Supplied by Paul Strachan

“My great uncle, Gordon Triplett, joined the Australian Army Corp as a signaller in 1939. He travelled to the Middle East, Ceylon, South Africa, PNG and other places. I have many of his army photos. He is in this group photo in front of the Mosque of Omas in Jerusalem in May 1941.” Picture: Supplied by Michael Buth

64/67“My great uncle, Gordon Triplett, joined the Australian Army Corp as a signaller in 1939. He travelled to the Middle East, Ceylon, South Africa, PNG and other places. I have many of his army photos. He is in this group photo in front of the Mosque of Omas in Jerusalem in May 1941.” Picture: Supplied by Michael Buth

“My father, Jack Frith (3rd from left), in British Commonwealth Occupation Forces rebuilding factories in Japan in 1946.” Picture: Supplied by John Frith

65/67“My father, Jack Frith (3rd from left), in British Commonwealth Occupation Forces rebuilding factories in Japan in 1946.” Picture: Supplied by John Frith

“Jim Wilson Radio Operator with 104 Signal Sqn. Jim is at Kapooka Basic Training during a route march in June 1966.” Picture: Supplied by James Wilson

66/67“Jim Wilson Radio Operator with 104 Signal Sqn. Jim is at Kapooka Basic Training during a route march in June 1966.” Picture: Supplied by James Wilson

67/67“Lieutenant Herbert Leslie Dill MC 3rd Battalion WWI Gallipoli & Western Front 1915-1919.” Picture: Supplied by Karyl-Ann Walker

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