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Read these books when I was I little boy in the 50,s excellent to bring back the memories and reminds me of good times with my dad then died 1959 war wounds

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Hello, I found, and was reading this website, and because my now deceased father served in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force, I thought I would sign your guestbook. i am Noelene Joy Rout, daughter of, Ernest Edward Rout No. 72760 Rank Private. Unit. Canterbury Infantry Regiment.

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This is a great site. I wrote this tribute to the ANZAC troops the other day and submit it for your perusal. The Men on your Left and Right By Rbert De Groff 4/25/08 "It really don't matter what side you're on, Son" The Sergeant says to me I listened real close for I was a lad And not even twenty-three "You were sent by your Country, or God or King It's a soldier's lot to die So I'll tell you what you're fightin for" And he looks me in the eye "For freedom", says I. "That's probably it!" "Or maybe to save mankind!" "Or to keep the world all safe and sane And make sure it don't unwind" "For your Family and Home and your Flag so dear!" I knew I had it at last! I heard the shells scream overhead And the trench shook from the blast. The Sergeants eyes they held me still My own stayed open wide. With a click, he fixed his bayonet His head shook side to side. "No Lad", he said. "That's just not it. That's what them civilians think. A soldier's thoughts are simpler still", And he gives me a quick sad wink. "A soldier's got no time to think of such grand things ya see. No King or Queen in this here trench. Just the Lads, and you, and me" "You fight for the men on your left and right. It's just as simple as that. Now load yer rifle, tighten your belt And don't forget your tin hat." "If you're still alive tomorrow" he says You'll long remember this day. You'll remember the men on your left and right When you hear the pipers play" "So on your feet Lad, It's just about time Wipe that mud off your pistol sight. We're in for it now, so le’s give 'em Hell We may see it ourselves tonight!" He smiled at me then and chuckled no doubt At my brief patriotic vent Then the flare gun went off, and I blew my whistle And over the top we went.

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I have bought a bugle at a local car boot sale with the crest of the W.A. Australian university Regiment on it. It is in reasonable condition. Would it be genuine and from the regiment ?. Thanks John.Hebblewhite

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Very good site. Has been helpful with getting info for a family military history

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In memory of my grandfather Alfred Barlow (who came home) and all the other BRAVE men who fought, and those who died for us. Most of the young men of today, don't even come close to the commitment, bravery and honour of yesterday's heroes.

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In memory of my grandfather Alfred Barlow (who came home) and all the other BRAVE men who fought, and those who died for us. Most of the young men of today, don't even come close to the commitment, bravery and honour of yesterday's heroes.