02568cam a22003253u 4500 25341 UtSlPG 20260610133559.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 D501 Collett, Herbert Brayley, 1877-1947 The 28th: A Record of War Service in the Australian Imperial Force, 1915-19, Vol. I : Egypt, Gallipoli, Lemnos Island, Sinai Peninsula Twenty-eighth: A Record of War Service in the Australian Imperial Force, 1915-19, Vol. I Egypt, Gallipoli, Lemnos Island, Sinai Peninsula Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-05-05 E-text prepared by Elaine Walker, Barbara Kosker, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) "The 28th: A Record of War Service in the Australian Imperial Force, 1915-19," by Colonel H. B. Collett is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work documents the formation, campaigns, and experiences of the 28th Battalion of the Australian Imperial Force during World War I, eventually detailing their journey to the front. It likely focuses on themes of military camaraderie, the challenges of wartime service, and the impact of war on the soldiers involved. The opening of the narrative introduces the reader to the origins of the 28th Battalion amidst the backdrop of World War I. It discusses the early motivations of Australians to enlist, driven by loyalty to Britain, and outlines their initial training at Blackboy Hill in Western Australia. Readers are presented with the challenges faced by the battalion as they organize, train, and prepare for their journey overseas, including logistical issues and the spirit of unity among the soldiers. As the text progresses, the tone reveals a sense of pride in duty and the recognition of the sacrifices made by the individuals, foreshadowing the pivotal events that lie ahead in their military service. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Australia. Australian Army. Battalion, 28th World War, 1914-1918 -- Regimental histories -- Australia https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25341 66342 66342