John McLeod

Mainly focused on our shared history/heritage reflecting both passion and work. Once an Army officer and author of two books, with another in gestation

[John McLeod @saurimo44]

Our thoughts go out to all those who work and live on the Gallipoli Peninsula. They will be so distressed by what has happened. A photo of Canterbury cemetery before and after. For those who have been there Canterbury is at the northern end of the Anzac Commemorative Site

[Dr Stephen Clarke @StephenClarkeNZ]

As a past member of the New Zealand Military History Committee (2003, 2007 and 2011 conferences) consider securing for your bookshelf this publication of the papers from the last conference in 2020. For details and how to purchase see 🧵#MilitaryHistory #History

[John McLeod @saurimo44]

Close encounter with kererū in Aro Wellington today. Bold and turned to give a better shot. Good camouflage but not the quietest mover

[John McLeod @saurimo44]

Mr Tari, along with his team, were deployed almost immediately to respond to Feb 23 catastrophic earthquakes in eastern Türkiye. They all have worked for extended periods in most appalling conditions. They and all the responders deserve our greatest admiration.

[John McLeod @saurimo44]

While in Türkiye for Gallipoli 23, pleased to be able to present Mr Ibrahim Tari, Provincial Director @AFADCanakkale (Disaster & Emergency) with NZ GrabBag for his education and awareness collection. It was provided by Dave Gawn, CE @NZcivildefence

[John McLeod @saurimo44]

Ari Burnu ⁦@CWGC⁩ cemetery on the eve of Anzac Day Gallipoli as we wait for the site to be cleared to open.

[John McLeod @saurimo44]

Moving ceremony Maori Pah site at Gallipoli. Really appreciative of the efforts our Turkish friends to make the information board possible and facilitate ceremony. https://t.co/w0fxBVdzlR

[Commonwealth War Graves @CWGC]

Our staff at working hard to keep the horticulture looking beautiful at Chunuk Bair Cemetery , Gallipoli.

RT @bnbgundogan

[John McLeod @saurimo44]

Irises at Anzac Commemorative Site Gallipoli now in full bloom as we prepare for Dawn Service in two days

[Bill Sellars @BillSellars2]

#Gallipoli #Dardanelles #Anzac Shrapnel Valley Cemetery on the Gallipoli Peninsula. 1915, 1923 and today.

[John McLeod @saurimo44]

Today was the first rehearsal NZ Anzac Day commemoration Chunuk Bair Gallipoli. Spent a few moments in the Chunuk Bair Cemetery listening to Bryony Williams singing Going Home. Hard not to shed a tear. Will be livestreamed on NZ Defence Force Facebook evening of Anzac Day.

[John McLeod @saurimo44]

Gorgeous morning in Çanakkale ready for a battlefield tour with ⁦@NZDefenceForce⁩ Gallipoli contingent

[John McLeod @saurimo44]

Dramatic sunset over the Dardanelles after thunder and heavy rain. It spring alright

[John McLeod @saurimo44]

Really impressive work. The grass is looking great after being so brown only a few months ago

[Burak Gündoğan @bnbgundogan]

Legendary @CWGC #Gallipoliboys doing a fantastic job under the leadership of @canbaycan60 and @Umit_Kygz prior to the #AnzacDay2023 #OurWorkContinues I am so proud of my team 🙏🙏🙏

[John McLeod @saurimo44]

Lots of interest in Gallipoli 2023 and numbers increasing every day, probably largest numbers for Anzac Day since the centenary. Slightly older demographic and gender balanced rather than 2/3rds female. Chunuk Bair will be filled to capacity - now we just need good weather

[John McLeod @saurimo44]

Only a boy - Drummer Joseph Aloysius Townsend of D Company, 1/4th Battalion of the East Lancashire Regiment - aged 15 years old. The youngest Allied casualty buried at Gallipoli. His life lost way before he started living it. Skew Bridge @cwgc Cemetery Cape Helles.

[John McLeod @saurimo44]

A while since I stopped at Pink Farm ⁦@CWGC⁩. Just listen to the birds

[John McLeod @saurimo44]

I was at Cape Helles today and was a bit confused trying to access W Beach. Can anyone help?

[John McLeod @saurimo44]

As we prepare for Anzac Day on Chunuk Bair, a respectful reminder on who were the invaders and defenders and who won. Today Turkish school groups on CB with historians explaining its significance and how we were swept off the site by a massive counterattack on 10 Aug 15.

[John McLeod @saurimo44]

Further progress on signage to the “Maori Pah” site below No 1 Outpost Gallipoli. Great work being done by Gallipoli Historical Site Directorate in installing signs and clearing pathway.