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Forged in Combat: American and Australian Troops at the Battle of Hamel

September 11, 2021July 31, 2023 Docwinters

I Was Only Doing My Job, Podcast, Transcripts

Summary I sit down with Preston Stewart of War Stories and we talk about the joint Australian/American Battle of Hamel during the First World War and talk about the life and service of the 1000th Recipient of the Victoria Cross Pte Henry Dalziel, and Cpl Thomas A Pope US Army, a man who until 2015 … Read More “Forged in Combat: American and Australian Troops at the Battle of Hamel” »

The Man in the Mud-Stained uniform: Pte George Giles MM

August 29, 2021July 31, 2023 Docwinters

I Was Only Doing My Job, Podcast, Transcripts

Summary 29-JULY-1918. While serving with the 29th Infantry Battalion, Australian Imperial Force, Private George Giles, participated in the attack on German positions at Morlancourt. After which, he was instructed to proceed to the headquarters of the 8th Brigade, and surrender his uniform and equipment to the Australian War Records Section. Photographs were taken, and he … Read More “The Man in the Mud-Stained uniform: Pte George Giles MM” »