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It is uncertain how many donkeys Simpson used. Most information suggests he had just one or possibly two, calling it/them by the name of 'Murphy', 'Duffy', and 'Abdul' at various times.
It has been suggested that his first donkey was known by the above names, but there is strong evidence that he found and tended a second donkey, naming it 'Queen Elizabeth'.
John Simpson Kirkpatrick and his donkey Duffy (the most popular name) are legends. They are honoured and remembered as part of the ANZAC tradition.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoThis story is very true. It is not a myth. In a quick coffee bean, Simpson was not really his name but was his nickname and he was not fighting. He was like an ambulance. He found a donkey and the donkey helped save the injured Aussie and New Zealand Fighters.
John Simpson Kirkpatrick was a stretcher-bearer, but he was right at the forefront of the fighting, using the donkey to carry water up to where the ANZACs were fighting and carrying wounded back. It is thought that he had anywhere between two and four donkeys, but the story is absolutely true. It was verified by CEW Bean, one of the war correspondents.
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∙ 8y agoJohn Simpson Kirkpatrick, born on 6 July 1892 in South Shields, County Durham, England, was a stretcher bearer with the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZACs) at Gallipoli during World War I. Originally finding employment stevedoring and stoking on merchant ships, at the outbreak of World War I he immediately joined the Australian Army Medical Corps as a stretcher bearer under the name of "Jack Simpson".
Simpson landed at Anzac Cove on 25 April 1915 and, on the second day, took a donkey that had been landed as a water-carrier for one of the field artillery units. Several dozen donkeys had been bought at a Greek island on the way to Gallipoli but, with no way to land them, had been pushed overboard to swim to shore. Only four donkeys did not drown. Simpson's gentle touch convinced the terrified donkey to walk through the artillery noise and chaos, and the two of them began carrying wounded soldiers from the battle line to the beach for evacuation.
Leading the donkey or donkeys, which he variously named Duffy or Murphy, Simpson began his journeys from the beach, up Shrapnel Gully and then Monash Valley. He carried water on his way up and wounded on his way back, whistling confidently the whole time. Simpson continued this for three and a half weeks, disregarding the danger until, on the morning of 19 May 1915, following a night of vicious fighting after the arrival of turkish reinforcements, he was killed by Turkish machine gun fire near Steele's Post as he was returning down Monash Valley with two wounded men. One man was shot with Simpson, but the man on the donkey's back remained. The donkey continued on the well-worn track, obediently carrying the wounded man to where he would be tended.
Today, the story of Simpson and his donkey is an ANZAC legend. Though recommended twice for the Victoria Cross, and the Distinguished Conduct Medal, he was never decorated for his actions. His story is important to Australia because his sacrificial actions epitomise the concept of "mateship" - loyalty to one's friends - that is central to the Australian ethos.
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∙ 14y agoSimpson chose to use a donkey for several reasons. As a young man back in England, Simpson had experience working with donkeys, giving children donkey rides at fairs along the English beaches during summertime. He had a gentle way with donkeys and a natural knack with them. Although he enlisted as a stretcher-bearer, there were insufficient stretchers to carry all the wounded. The wounded were too heavy for other men to carry on their own. When Simpson found the donkeys, it was logical to him to use them to carry the wounded. Also, the donkeys had been purchased for use as water-carriers at a Greek island on the way to Gallipoli. They were clearly mistreated before being purchased. Despite the rigors of war, the donkeys were given far better treatment by the ANZAC troops than they had ever received before, judging by their scarring and timid natures, and they responded positively to the gentle treatment.
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Did john Simpson Kirkpatrick have any siblings?
JOHN simpson and his donkey sisters
How many times a day did john Simpson and his donkey travel?
john and his donkey travelled everyday
How long did Simpson and his donkey last in the world war 2?
Simpson and his donkey were not in World War 2: Simpson was shot dead at Gallipoli in 1915 after three and a half weeks carrying wounded men on the donkey. His role as stretcher-bearer with a donkey was taken over by New Zealand teacher Richard Henderson. The donkey lasted throughout the Gallipoli campaign, and was eventually evacuated with the troops eight months later.
How old was Simpson's donkey when he died and where did he die?
It is not known where or when Simpson's donkey died. After Simpson was killed, his donkey was led by New Zealand schoolteacher Richard Henderson to still continue carrying the wounded. The men could not bear to leave the donkey behind, and records show that Simpson's donkey was evacuated with the ANZACs when they left Gallipoli. When they reached one of the Greek islands, the donkey disappeared, which was rather upsetting to the Australians as they wanted to bring the donkey back to Australia to be hailed a hero. They accused the island people of stealing Duffy, as donkeys were a valuable commodity. However, since it was probably the donkey's original home (the donkeys were bought from farmers on the Greek Islands, such as Lemnos) there is a good chance Duffy broke its own tether when it smelt home.
Why was Private John Simpson Kirkpatrick important?
John Simpson Kirkpatrick was famous because of his donkey and the work they completed together [saving the troops]
What kind of animal did Simpson use to rescue the wounded at gallipoli?
donkey
What was the man with the donkey donkey called?
The real name of the man known as "the man with his donkey," was John Simpson Kirkpatrick. He took Simpson as his surname and dropped Kirkpatrick from his name.
What did Henderson do?
he use to be a war man now he is the man of the donkey if u think it is mr Simpson , well if u look into one of the photos of mr Simpson with the donkey it is accully Richard Henderson
What did Richard Henderson do?
he use to be a war man now he is the man of the donkey if u think it is mr Simpson , well if u look into one of the photos of mr Simpson with the donkey it is accully Richard Henderson
What does Simpson and his donkey symbolize?
Simpson and his donkey symbolize the beauty of the Australian spirit, and courage. My answer for this Q would be Courage in Australia.
Did john Simpson Kirkpatrick have any siblings?
JOHN simpson and his donkey sisters
Who were the heroes in World War I?
Simpson and his donkey.
When was John Simpson Kirkpatrick born?
John Simpson Kirkpatrick, known as the Simpson of "Simpson and his donkey", was born on 6 July 1892.
Was There a donkey in the war?
yes they were used in gallipoli Simpson and his donkey who did many rescues to save people
How many times a day did john Simpson and his donkey travel?
john and his donkey travelled everyday
When did Simpson and his donkey meet?
the second day of the landing
What the real surname of the man with the donkey?
The real name of the man known as "the man with his donkey," was John Simpson Kirkpatrick. He took Simpson as his surname and dropped Kirkpatrick from his name.
