Simpson and his Donkey - The Donkey of Gallipoli

[@franelessac]

"And The Band Played Waltzing Matilda" is the song, written by Scottish-born Australian singer-songwriter Eric Bogle

[@johnsimpsonkirkpatrickhist1372]

A great video, book and song. There is a statue of John Simpson Kirkpatrick in Ocean Road, in his home town of South Shields. Ocean Road leads to the beach (now known as Sandhaven) where 'Jack' worked as a donkey boy.

[@coreyjyestern6033]

Well his memory is going to be awarded the victoria cross on the 100 anniversary

[@conin76]

Lest We Forget

[@ambergorst7445]

He's such a good man :)

[@quitypop]

Those photos are the photos that's in the book that we read at school

[@franelessac]

Prints are available.

[@TheCODExpert13]

whats the artists name

[@laetitiachang1234]

John is a nice man.

[@loxisco3388]

that is sad :'(

[@ashleighbrandse]

Mark greenwood came to my school

[@franelessac]

There's information here that can help. Search for 'Simpson and his Donkey' Teachers Notes. Good Luck!