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FROMELLES AND POZIÈRES On 19 July 1916 the Australians attacked at Fromelles, with disastrous results. The Australians suffered a shocking 5,500 casualties – their greatest losses in a single day. It was a harsh lesson about the scale and intensity of warfare on the Western Front. Four days later, Australians went into action on the Somme, attacking and capturing Pozières. Under heavy bombardment, casualties grew over the next few weeks, eventually totalling 23,000. Fighting continued on the Somme through the autumn mud and a bitterly cold winter. Australian casualties continued to mount, and the men’s health deteriorated in the conditions. "Today I lead my battalion in an assault on the German lines and I pray God that I may come through alright and bring honour to our name. If not, I will at least have laid down my life for you and my country, which is the greatest privilege one can ask for. Farewell dear people, the hour approacheth.!." - Major Geoffrey McCrae, 60th Battalion, 19 July 1916 Extracted from the Australian War Memorial https://www.awm.gov.au/visit/exhibitions/anzac-voices/fromelles-pozieres COMMEMORATING THE KOREAN WAR Only five years after the end of the Second World War, Australia became involved in the Korean War. Personnel from the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), and the Australian Regular Army (ARA) were committed soon after the war began and would serve for the next three years in the defence of South Korea. In the pre-dawn hours of 25 June 1950 the Korean People’s Army (KPA) launched a massive offensive across the 38th Parallel into South Korea. They drove the Republic of South Korea’s (ROK) forces down the peninsula, capturing the capital, Seoul, within a week. South Korean and hastily deployed United States Army units fought delaying actions as they were forced further down the Korean peninsula, which allowed defensive positions to be set up around the port city of Pusan. In all, 21 nations committed troops, ships, aircraft, and medical units to the defence of South Korea. Australia became the second nation, behind the United States, to commit personnel from all three armed services to the war. On 28 June Prime Minister Robert Menzies committed Australia’s RAN assets to the Korean War, followed several days later by No. 77 Squadron. It wasn’t until 26 July that 3RAR was committed to ground operations in Korea. Thank you for your service ~ Lest We Forget Extracted from the Australian War Memorial https://www.awm.gov.au/articles/atwar/korea 10 The Top Ender | Tri-Services Magazine Incorporated
REMEMBERING FREDERICK LESLIE SAYERS A GREAT-GREAT GRANDCHILD'S RENDITION “We are proud members of a family with a strong defence history. Our Grandmother and Grandfather served in the Royal Australian Airforce. Our Great Grandfathers served in WWII. Our Great Grandmother was a nurse in WWII. Our Great-Great Grandfather served in WWI and II. His name was Frederick Leslie Sayers. He was one of the first Indigenous light horsemen. Fredrick was a Noongar man from Western Australia. Along with his three brothers, he joined the Australian Imperial forces at the start of WWI. Too often a family history is lost as the generations with stories to share slowly leave us. I had the pleasure of attending the ANZAC Commemoration at Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School and the honour of listening to Koby & Emma McCormick speak of their family’s Defence history, in particular the story of their Great-Great Grandfather. On the 26th of September 1915, Frederick landed at ANZAC Cove in Gallipoli and was instantly fired upon. In his first week, he was digging trenches and avoiding bullets - he only had 12 hours sleep. Fredrick had many close escapes and fought until the 15th of December, his 19th birthday, when his unit was evacuated. Fredrick was that sick that his mates had to carry him to the boat. After many years away, and the loss of one of his brothers, Fredrick arrived home on the 4th of August 1919. During WWII, Fredrick served in Australia and became a sergeant. Fredrick was awarded the 1914-15 Star, the British War Medal 1914- 20 and the Victory Medal for his military service. We are extremely proud of our Great-Great Grandfather, and of his service to this country. To keep his story alive, and that of indigenous soldiers, we would like to present the school with two books about our great-great grandfather. Written by Koby & Emma McCormick Community Contributors The Top Ender Magazine Thank you for allowing us to share his story with you.” Lest We Forget Books Mentioned: “They Served with Honour” & “No Less Worthy” JUNE/JULY 2023 11
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