Tag Archives: war
The poppy is for sacrifice
With Remembrance Day coming up on Wednesday I bought a red poppy from a Legacy chap at the post office on Friday. In fact, I gave the man $5 and he handed over four poppies, so I gave two of … Continue reading
The Victoria Cross in Australia
Trooper Mark Donaldson, 29, from Newcastle, has been awarded Australia’s first Victoria Cross since the Vietnam War. He was presented with the country’s highest military honor for his rescue of a wounded Afghan interpreter from heavy fire in Afghanistan in … Continue reading
Honor Sir John Monash
Sir John Monash was a great Australian. There is no doubt about that. I agree with Tim Fischer that Sir John should be posthumously promoted to Field Marshal. As we near the 90th anniversary of the end of World War … Continue reading
In memory of James Daniel Gorey
Monday (October 13) was the 90th anniversary of the death of my great-uncle James Daniel Gorey. Jim was my grandfather Michael’s youngest brother. I’m disappointed with myself for missing the anniversary before now. With commemorations looming for the 90th anniversary … Continue reading
Monkey business
According to BBC News, the deputy mayor of Delhi has died after failing to defend himself from a horde of wild monkeys: SS Bajwa suffered serious head injuries when he fell from the first-floor terrace of his home on Saturday … Continue reading
World War 1 and Anzac Day
Anzac Day has captured the public imagination in Australia. My Anzac Day reflection is to acknowledge that all four of my grandfather’s brothers served in the First World War. I remember attending April 25 parades as a cub scout in … Continue reading
