'We became a nation the day we landed on Gallipoli' | Anzac day 2021 | ABC Australia
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Crofton, a Gallipoli and World War II veteran talks about his experiences in a national 1972 Anzac Day edition of 'Chequerboard' .
He discusses his reactions to his involvement in war, comments on his commitment to fighting (and how he feels now), the moral problems facing a soldier, the dehumanising effect of war and whether there is such a thing as a "just war".
The program is titled ‘…We Were Happy To Go…’.
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WOW,,,What a gentleman,,a hero and a great australian..Thankyou,,we owe men like him everything🇦🇺❤️🇦🇺
Hi, first of all I wanna say I'm so speechless about the way this gentleman talked about war so objective. He was so heartwarming. I'm saying it even I'm a Turk. I want to clear that our WW1 adventure just started because of our commanders German lover thoughts. They wanted to take back the lands that we lost from early 1800s. So that was our reason of WW1 participation. War was so destructive for us and our enemies, thousands of young man died in every part of country. Hundreds of villages destroyed. But it's a war so everything is normal until here. For me, interesting part is the interactions with Turks and Anzacs in the battlefield. Like the gentleman said in the video, there is a lot of interesting stories about it. Our grandfathers tells some stories about those for example;
-There was a time that everyone stopped firing and both side recovered their soldiers bodies from battlefield and continued firing.
-On some fronts Anzacs threw their lamb meat to Turkish fronts. After some time, Turks threw cigarettes and shouted in French "We have enough lamb meat. Can you sent milk?" then both sides laughed after that :D
I have talked to a lot Aussies. Some of them don't like us, they think we were the main reason of Gallipoli war (I think we were just defending our country tho). Some of them were just like the gentleman in the video.
I'm sorry if I talked too much and sorry about my grammar mistakes too. I want to say sorry about your losses in the war. I wish the World to be a peaceful place. 🕊️🙏
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⠀ Aug 30, 2022 a hot summer night
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Peace brother
Today, there is memorial to Ataturk - Turkish commander at Gallipoli, later President - on Anzac Parade in Canberra, right in front of the Australian War Memorial.
Best wishes from Queensland Australia 😊It was very sad for many decent men and their families on both sides mate. So many good men killed to please a few elite.I've met some lovely Turkish people. I can understand that Aussies and Turks grew a fondness for each other. After all there was a lot of government propaganda in a generation where there wasn't much international press except for a news paper. I think once both realised that the other side wasnt the monster they thought they were, they realised they werent that different
the great generation. beautifully spoken english and what a gentleman. rip.
ANZAC DAY TODAY❤THANK YOU AUSTRALIA FOR LIBERTY❤
A great man and a great storyteller. We have a unique friendship with Turkey, and it's a shame people like Erdogan seem intent on ruining it.
I met a lot of WW1 veterans when my dad would take me to the RSL (himself a WW2 veteran), but I was too young to have any meaningful conversation, instead the old fellas would get me raspberry lemonade and chips. One of them stood me on a table once, so everyone could see what a fine young man Jimmy's son was growing into. Impossible to forget moments like that.
What great men
I still do not understand how we fell from a leader like Mustafa kemal atatürk to the level of erdogan. Our people have been deceived and blinded by their propaganda, I'm officially sorry
What did Erdogan actually do? Stop believing your MSN dude. With this tone you aint showing respect. The turnout of the election was 90% and 52% voted for Erdogan. Please respect the choice of the Turkish nation
What an amazing MAN. Thank you for putting this on CZcams. He refuses to be a victim. He refuses to be tribal. This MAN would not recognize the world today.
Why is he an amazing man?
I really salute you for this account. I had a great uncle there. He also survived the war, came away with a DSO, and went on to get a VC in France.
This gentlemen was obviously intelligent , and he and his friends courageous, Australia carried out a disproportionate military service in both wars and their memory is to be looked up to. Great men. Thoughts from the Uk
"You, the mothers who sent their sons from faraway countries, wipe away your tears; your sons are now lying in our bosom and are in peace. After having lost their lives on this land they have become our sons as well." --Mustafa Kemal Ataturk 1936
My great great uncle Private Oliver Brown of the 15th Infantry ANZAC Regiment rests in Lonely Pine memorial among friends. He was 23, killed 5 days after the Gallipoli landing. We can't forget these events, we have to do everything we possibly can to avoid another world war like this.
My hats off to this great man.Thank you for your service.
What a wonderful man. He made me shed a tear - there really is hope for humanity.
To the reporter's question; 'How could you become friends with people who were trying to kill you?'
'It was a war between nations, not between individuals'.
I love this guy.. May God bless his soul...My great grandfather was serving for the Ottoman Navy at the time and fought in Gallipoli...Never ever hated the ANZAC's ...Remember -- After loosing their lives on our lands, your great grandfathers, have also became our greatgrand fathers as well. RIP for all those who fought bravely in Gallipoli. War is hell.
My Grandfather landed at Suvla Bay Aug. 6, 1915 with the Royal Irish Rifles 6th Battalion, he was wounded on the night of Aug. 10 and his brother was killed at a place called the farm.
What a awesome man with a great story and truth
Why is he awesome , he was just doing his duty like millions of other soldiers.
I'm so grateful these stories are captured and that they were shared. Thank you
One hell of a man . I solute you 💪
One of the true gentleman of the empire, heroes to a man. Whilst you are, as this chap says a true nation on your own there will always be a place in the hearts of all of us British for all of you.
My Greatgrandfather from New Zealand originally from Scotland, was a Captain at Gallipoli, Suez, Egypt, Belgium WW1 & France. Trained soldiers in WW2 .
Thank you Anzacs!
Legend.... Lest We Forget
What a remarkable piece of Australian history! The insights, wisdom and knowledge articulated in this short clip is profound. These conversations need to be part of schools curriculum so hopefully they are never forgotten.
My great uncle landed there on 25 April on the first day.
He survived Gallipoli and later the Western Front.
An absolute bloody champion I sir seriously respect you and your fallen cobbers
What an incredible man.
This is what you call a true "hero" - not footy, soccer or cricket players of today. But, typically, this gentleman would be too humble to accept the appellation. Respect!! 👍
i would love to see footage of Anzac marches in the era 1918 - 1938 as the men were still young.
Amazing video and what a amazing interview! This needs more attention
What an absolute legend this gentleman is bless his memory
LET THE MAN TALK
That was amazing
Both my grandfathers for at Gallipoli ( Dardanelles) with the South Lancashire Regiment and both survived the war, granddad James Farrell’s war ended at Gallipoli after being shot twice in the left leg. And grandfather James Price went onto Iraq .
Amazing interview, we have nothing on these people from those generations.
220 likes in 1 year and 1 of them is from this Canadian. Shame. More people need to listen to the ancestors talk.
Sounds like richie benaud interviewing this gentleman
Wow he even Survived France
Most of them did survive no matter which army both German and Allied.
Merhaba türkçe altyazı yapabilirmisiniz dediklerini çok merak ediyorum güzel bir konuştuguna eminim merak ediyorum
Bu videoyu anlayamadığınız için üzgünüm, bu yüzden size bazı ana noktaları vermek için Google çeviri yapacağım
-Avustralya'nın ilk kez kendi bağımsız ordusuna sahip olması nedeniyle harekâtın Avustralya tarihi açısından oldukça önemli olduğundan bahsetti.
-Bir Türk'ü öldürdüğünde kendini kötü hissetmediğini, çünkü savaş halindeyken düşmanını insan olarak göremediğini anlattı.
-Ancak 19 Mayıs'ta Türklerin saldırısından bir süre sonra, Avustralyalı ve Türk askerlerinin iyi ilişkiler kurmasına ve birbirleriyle mal ticareti yapmasına yol açan bir ateşkes olduğunu anlatıyor.
-Sonunda operasyonun çok kötü olduğunu ve tek iyi şeyin tahliye olduğunu anlatıyor, savaşın haklı bir gerekçesi olmadığını, ülkeniz için savaşmanız gerektiğini söyleyerek devam ediyor.
-Çeviri hataları varsa özür dilerim, umarım yardımcı olur
Who is this gentleman? When was this interview made?
I have a list of names in reference books of the 26 men who were identified as being in Duncan Chapman's boat. Going by the ribbon for the Military Cross he is wearing he was not one of these 26 because none of these 26 were awarded this award, although 30 were in the boat and 4 were not identified so it is possible he was one of these. If so he will remain unidentified unfortunately.
Frederick James Crofton Hallam it appears. Did not land on Gallipoli on April 25th, landed on Gallipoli in August.
Does anyone know the date this was filmed?
Sorry found the date 1972.
Also a WW2 veteran.
About time to hear a x soldier say war solves nothing.
In todays age I have feeling and see especially in the US the glorification of war.
It is anything but.
Her ülkeye bir Atatürk gibi bir komutan gerekli, Barış Barış Barış ❤😢
Bad interviewer ... We will newer know what this brave man was about to say at 13:39
Pity there's no mention of this gentleman's name...I can see he was a Military Cross winner...so a Commissioned Officer...but that's it..
He says he was second ashore but that's not correct. Second ashore was Private James Bostock, followed by Sgt Coe and Lt Hayman, none of whom were awarded the MC. Should be able identify him though from the list compiled in the 9th Battalion unit history and a couple of other books. 26 of the 30 on Chapman's boat have been identified. Will come back to this.
Cross referenced the 26 (out of 30) identified who were in Chapman's boat. None were awarded the MC. Just editing this as well I've just seen on the news a relative of James Bostock speaking on the news where they confirm he was second ashore as well, as I said.
Warrant Officers were also eligible for the Military Cross. However, Hallam did receive his medal as a commissioned officer.
There is a good degree of poetic license in his story telling.
I don’t think this type of person would have put up with the tyranny over the past 2 years
'Tyranny'? Rubbish. He'd have done his duty for his country.
Lmao I don’t think you know what tyranny is champ. A shame this gentleman isn’t still around to tell you.
No we didn't. We became a nation in 1901 .
No wonder it failed. No plan. Nice chap. But dont agree
I wish I lived in a time when these men were still around.
Be one. Go and sign up 👍👍