The Donkey Men

What happened to several donkeys that were landed at ANZAC?

Several donkeys that were landed at ANZAC ran off into gullies.

Who was Private Simpson, and what did he do with one of the donkeys?

Private Simpson was a medic who grabbed one of the donkeys and put a wounded soldier on its back, and from then on, he and the donkey worked together.

What were the main tracks used for bringing down wounded soldiers?

Shrapnel Gully and Monash Gully. Both were under fire from Turkish snipers.

How did Simpson ensure the safety of his donkey while he collected wounded soldiers?

Simpson put the donkey in a gully to keep it safe while he crawled up ridges to collect wounded soldiers.

How many wounded soldiers did Simpson and the donkey typically bring down each day?

12 to 15

What did Simpson always bring back for the wounded soldiers?

always brought back water for the wounded soldiers

Did Simpson use more than one donkey during his time at Gallipoli?

Simpson may have used more than just one donkey during his time at Gallipoli.

What pet names did Simpson have for his donkey?

Duffy, Murphy, Abdul, Queen elizabeth.

What nickname did the Indians give to Simpson, and what does it mean?

he Indians called Simpson "Bahadur," which means "bravest of the brave.”

What were some of the names ANZACs called Simpson?

Scotty, Murphy, Simmie, and the man with the donkey.

What significant event occurred with the donkey when Simpson was not around?

It is said that the donkey came down the track to the beach carrying a wounded soldier on its back, even without Simpson.

Who was Dick Henderson, and what was his role during the campaign?

Dick Henderson was born in Waihi, NZ, and he enlisted as a stretcher-bearer during the campaign.

What did Henderson use donkeys for?

Henderson used donkeys to bring down the wounded soldiers from the front lines.

What did a private do regarding Henderson and his donkey?

A private took a photo of Henderson and his donkey,

Who was Horace Moore-Jones, and what did he do with the private’s photo?

Horace Moore-Jones was an official war artist on Gallipoli, and he used the private’s photo as a subject for a watercolour, which he titled "Simpson and His Donkey."

What is the significance of the painting titled "Simpson and His Donkey"?

sparked controversy because it led to an argument over who is actually featured in the painting—whether it was Simpson or Henderson.