Research Paper On John Simpson Kirkpatrick

The Anzac legend revolves around the courage, endurance, initiative, discipline, and mateship shown by all men and women who served Australia. John Simpson Kirkpatrick otherwise known as Simpson and his donkey has come to symbolize the Anzac Legend. Simpson became famous for his as a stretcher – bearer. John Simpson Kirkpatrick is one of Australia’s greatest heroes.

John Simpson Kirkpatrick or ‘the man with the donkey’ was born on the 6th of July 1892 at Shields, Country Durham, England. Simpson later moved to Australia with his Father, Robert Simpson and his mother, Sarah Simpson. He was schooled at Mortimer Roads. During the time that John was at school became a milk boy for four years, (Walsh, G.P, 2006). John had a brief association

He enlisted as ‘John Simpson’ not John Simpson Kirkpatrick which is his full name. He may have dropped his real last name to avoid being identified as a deserter. He was given the role of a Field Ambulance stretcher bearer. This role was only given to physically strong men. He enlisted on the 23rd of August 1914 at Swan Barracks, Francis Street, in Perth (Wikipedia, 2015). Simpson attend Blackboy Hill training camp in Western Australia in1914 before going to fight in Gallipoli on the 25th of April,

John Simpson was all characteristics that defined the Anzac legend, selfless, larrikinism, determination, mateship, humanism and courage, (convict creations, unknown). Simpson’s bravery astonished all of his mates and all that heard of him. It is extremely important to remember these people who fought with courage to grant us with a nation of freedom and free of war. These people defined the nation of Australia. John Simpson was never awarded with any war medals in either life or death, but is commemorated in paintings and a bronze sculpture at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, (Australian War Memorial, unknown). Simpson is a true example of what a true Australian should be. He was brave, loyal and risked his life so others could live. He demonstrated to all Australian’s the true meaning of selflessness, (Cosentino. T, 20011). ‘The Man with his Donkey’ was a true Anzac and will be remembered forever for his selflessness and