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It is uncertain how many donkeys Simpson used. Most information suggests he had just one or possibly two, calling it/them by the name of 'Murphy', 'Duffy', and 'Abdul' at various times.

It has been suggested that his first donkey was known by the above names, but there is strong evidence that he found and tended a second donkey, naming it 'Queen Elizabeth'.

John Simpson Kirkpatrick and his donkey Duffy (the most popular name) are legends. They are honoured and remembered as part of the ANZAC tradition.

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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]

Related Questions

What kind of animal did Simpson use to rescue the wounded at gallipoli?

donkey


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 did Henderson do?

he use to be a war man now he is the man of the donkey if u think it is mr Simpson , well if u look into one of the photos of mr Simpson with the donkey it is accully Richard Henderson


What did Richard Henderson do?

he use to be a war man now he is the man of the donkey if u think it is mr Simpson , well if u look into one of the photos of mr Simpson with the donkey it is accully Richard Henderson


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.