1st May 1915

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Poor Alec Rackstraw killed an hour

or so after telling us his experiences

in firing line. His rifle, shot through

the butt. Shrapnell fire very heavy

& coming down all round us

Our loses so far are very heavy & Turks

heavier. Shots still flying

all round us from Turkish

snipers who are doing a terrible am-

ount of harm to our forces.

Poor Norm shot while doing excellent work.

Exposed himself whilst firing 5 shots instead

of being more cautious & coming down after

each shot. Excellent reports from

Platoon Comdr Re Norm. 5.30pm

Buried on right flank top ridge of

the valley

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The original graves of some of the Australians who died on the Gallipoli Peninsula. On the far left is the grave of Lieutenant Clarence William Wolfenden, 1st Division Artillery, killed in action on 1 May 1915

Reference: Australian War Memorial

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