Drummoyne's Great War by Brendan Bateman

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Drummoyne’s Great War by Brendan Bateman tells the stories of the 95 men listed on the Drummoyne War Memorial who served and died in the First World War. The stories of these soldiers, told in the order in which they died, follow the narrative arch of Australia's involvement in the Great War providing a unique contextual depth. Referencing personal correspondence, service records, unit war diaries, Red Cross reports, official histories and newspaper articles, and featuring over 350 archival images and 2,000 meticulously researched footnotes, Brendan brings the stories of these men to life with a deep respect.

Their stories provide an insight into the broader experience of Australia in the war – the volunteers who came from all districts and backgrounds, sometimes with only a fleeting connection to Drummoyne, and who served in all theatres from 1914 to the end of the war. Drummoyne's Great War tells 95 stories missing from Drummoyne and Australia's history.

Brendan commenced researching the lives of these soldiers in 2009, inspired by his own visit to the battlefields and memorials of northern France and Belgium. Recognising that personal connections with the names on the memorial were fading, he wanted to preserve the stories of these 95 men for history and future generations. This is now complete with the publication of this three-volume work in time for Anzac Day 2025.

Brendan (right) at a recent launch with Peter FitzSimons
                                    
Drummoyne’s Great War is now available through all major booksellers either in hard copy (black & white) or e-book (colour) or can be ordered via:

https://www.brendanbateman.com.au

A limited edition of colour hard copies can be purchased direct from the author at $80 for the three-volume set, plus postage & packaging, by emailing ww1drummoyne@gmail.com


The Society's main website is here: www.militaryhistorynsw.com.au

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