William Scurry, Australian WWI Lance Corporal.

Before the war, he was a commissioned officer. 2nd Leut.

He joined the war 2015, gave up his commission, and entered as a private.

He invented the drip rifle, and allowed allied troops to evacuate Gallipoli.

Some historians describe this evacuation as the best executed military maneuver in modern history.

There is more about him on the net. An amazing solder and officer. Interesting reading for this day to remember.

Sounds like a legend but he did show up a bit late on 😉

cammd said..
I recently read a book about the 11th battalions time in Gallipoli. The 11th were made up of volunteers from W.A.

Thanks for the update, Cammd. Any other exclusive scoops from 1914 you want to drop on us?