The commemoration of ANZAC Day is always a reminder of the extraordinary achievements of our proud forebears - 104 years ago.
The Ku-ring-gai Historical Society produced, over a six year period, the multiple award winning four-volume series "Rallying the Troops: a World War I Commemoration".
The original focus was the war service of those who were born and bred in Ku-ring-gai, but as the series grew it revealed so much more about the first decades of 20th century growth within Australia.
This growth led to many stories about men and women who came from over 80 towns and villages dotted throughout New South Wales; from all over Australia; as well as from New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Europe and as far afield as Russia - but all had links of one kind or another to Ku-ring-gai.
"Rallying The Troops" commemorates these brave souls who defended our nation. Each chapter contains examples of their involvement, training, soldier settlement schemes, going-home awards and much more.
Each volume contains appendices on Australian Military Structure in the AIF; an illustrated World War I glossary; lists of those who lost their lives; who were decorated; where they are commemorated overseas; and those who received honours and awards. Each volume is indexed, and photographs abound — many not previously published.
You can preview "Rallying the Troops" at www.khs.org.au/rallying-the-troops - including Table of Contents, Index and Sample Pages for each volume.
The Indexes include Personal Names, Detailed Battles & Campaigns, Place Names, Schools, Colleges & Universities and more.
AS A SPECIAL FOR ANZAC DAY WE ARE OFFERING THESE WONDERFUL BOOKS AT REDUCED PRICES!
Until 30th April 2022, Ku-ring-gai Historical Society is making this award-winning series available for the reduced price of just $30 per volume - plus there is a very special offer of just $100 to purchase the entire four-volume set - a fantastic gift idea!
Postage is $15 per volume, or you can pick up in person from our rooms in Gordon, NSW.
Buy or order online up until 30th April 2022 to receive this very special pricing at www.khs.org.au/rallying-the-troops - where you can also find out much more about this outstanding series of books.
This project has been supported by grants from Ku-ring-gai Council and the Federal Government.
