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Simpson helped the soldiers with his donkey and he gave his life that others may live. From the first night, he began carrying wounded soldiers from the battle line to the beach for evacuation. Leading the donkey/s, which he variously named Duffy or Murphy, he began his journeys from the beach, up Shrapnel Gully and then Monash Valley. He carried water on his way and wounded on his way back. Simpson continued this for three and a half weeks, disregarding the danger until, on the morning of 19 May 1915, he was killed by Turkish machine gun fire near Steele's Post, as he was returning down Monash Valley with a wounded man. The donkey continued on the well-worn track, obediently carrying the wounded man to where he would be tended.
Today, the story of Simpson and his donkey is an ANZAC legend. His story is important to Australia because his sacrificial actions epitomise the concept of "mateship" - loyalty to one's friends - that is central to the Australian ethos.
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Did john Simpson Kirkpatrick have any siblings?
JOHN simpson and his donkey sisters
How many times a day did john Simpson and his donkey travel?
john and his donkey travelled everyday
How long did Simpson and his donkey last in the world war 2?
Simpson and his donkey were not in World War 2: Simpson was shot dead at Gallipoli in 1915 after three and a half weeks carrying wounded men on the donkey. His role as stretcher-bearer with a donkey was taken over by New Zealand teacher Richard Henderson. The donkey lasted throughout the Gallipoli campaign, and was eventually evacuated with the troops eight months later.
How old was Simpson's donkey when he died and where did he die?
It is not known where or when Simpson's donkey died. After Simpson was killed, his donkey was led by New Zealand schoolteacher Richard Henderson to still continue carrying the wounded. The men could not bear to leave the donkey behind, and records show that Simpson's donkey was evacuated with the ANZACs when they left Gallipoli. When they reached one of the Greek islands, the donkey disappeared, which was rather upsetting to the Australians as they wanted to bring the donkey back to Australia to be hailed a hero. They accused the island people of stealing Duffy, as donkeys were a valuable commodity. However, since it was probably the donkey's original home (the donkeys were bought from farmers on the Greek Islands, such as Lemnos) there is a good chance Duffy broke its own tether when it smelt home.
Why was Private John Simpson Kirkpatrick important?
John Simpson Kirkpatrick was famous because of his donkey and the work they completed together [saving the troops]
What was the man with the donkey donkey called?
The real name of the man known as "the man with his donkey," was John Simpson Kirkpatrick. He took Simpson as his surname and dropped Kirkpatrick from his name.
What does Simpson and his donkey symbolize?
Simpson and his donkey symbolize the beauty of the Australian spirit, and courage. My answer for this Q would be Courage in Australia.
Did john Simpson Kirkpatrick have any siblings?
JOHN simpson and his donkey sisters
Who were the heroes in World War I?
Simpson and his donkey.
When was John Simpson Kirkpatrick born?
John Simpson Kirkpatrick, known as the Simpson of "Simpson and his donkey", was born on 6 July 1892.
Was There a donkey in the war?
yes they were used in gallipoli Simpson and his donkey who did many rescues to save people
How many times a day did john Simpson and his donkey travel?
john and his donkey travelled everyday
When did Simpson and his donkey meet?
the second day of the landing
What the real surname of the man with the donkey?
The real name of the man known as "the man with his donkey," was John Simpson Kirkpatrick. He took Simpson as his surname and dropped Kirkpatrick from his name.
Is one of Simpsons donkleys called Murphy?
its donkey * and simpson only had one donkey, get your facts right.
What is the third tale in the silver donkey book?
the third story in the silver donkey book by Sonya hartnett is based on the story of Simpson and his donkey
How long did Simpson and his donkey last in the world war 2?
Simpson and his donkey were not in World War 2: Simpson was shot dead at Gallipoli in 1915 after three and a half weeks carrying wounded men on the donkey. His role as stretcher-bearer with a donkey was taken over by New Zealand teacher Richard Henderson. The donkey lasted throughout the Gallipoli campaign, and was eventually evacuated with the troops eight months later.
