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The 8th Battalion was formed in August 1914, and recruited from Ballarat, central and Western Victoria. Originally led by Lieutenant Colonel Bolton, the 8th Battalion served with distinction on Egypt, Gallipoli, France and Belgium.

Three members of the 8th Battalion were awarded the Victoria Cross - Lieutenant Joynt, Privates Cooke and Beatham. The most decorated member of the 8th Battalion was Captain Percy Lay, pictured below. During his service on the Western Front, Percey lay was awarded the Military Cross, the Distinguished Conduct medal, the Military Medal and the Croix de Guerre. 

CONTENTS - Foreward by Major Peter Ainslie OAM - Authors note - Chapters: Ballarat to Broadmeadows - The Sands of Egypt - Gallipoli, Baptism of Fire - Cape Helles and Krithia - Trenches of ANzac - Off to the Western Front - 1917 - Broodseinde - The race for the Channel Ports  - Germany's 'Black Days' - Herleville Wood - The Final Months - Appendix: Battle Honours, Honour Roll, 8th Battalion, Honours and Awards - Nominal Roll,the original 8th Battalion , Nominal Roll, Reinforcements to the 8th Battalion, Guests to the Kaiser  - Bibliography and Acknowledgments - Index - Subscription List

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More Books by: Author Ron Austin - Slouch Hat Publications
 
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SKU:9780646290454
Quantity:2 item(s) available
Author/s: Ron Austin
Book Size(cm): 25 x 17
Condition: NEW
Format: Cardcover
Pages: 315
Printing &/or Publishing Information: Slouch Hat Publications
Printing Year: 2004 reprint
History Of: 8th Australian Infantry Battalion AIF in World War 1
ISBN: 9780646290454
Infantry Battalion: 8th
Weight:0.99 kg
Price:$ 44.50
 
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