French soldiers of the 176e Régiment d'Infanterie at Gallipoli, Ottoman Turkey, August 1915. The writing on the back of the photo reads, “Souvenir of your brother in law during the campaign in Turkey. The Dardanelles, 16 August 1915”. My collection.

James Arthur Worsley Cheshire Regiment/ Shropshire Light Infantry Died of illness 5th June 1920 Footballer Edgeley White Star, Stockport County

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Thomas Christopher Porter 6th Manchester Regiment Killed 4th June 1915 Gallipoli Footballer Northern Nomads, Stockport County, Glossop England amateur international

For more than fourteen years, I have had the privilege of serving on behalf of the @CWGC in Türkiye, caring for some of the world’s most significant sites of remembrance. Among them, few places carry the enduring historical, cultural, and emotional significance of Gallipoli. For Australians and New Zealanders, the ANZAC story remains a defining chapter in the development of national identity. For Türkiye, Çanakkale stands as a testament to resilience, sacrifice, and the determination of a nation in the making. Yet Gallipoli’s greatest legacy may lie beyond the battlefield itself. More than a century after the events of 1915, the Gallipoli Peninsula continues to unite people from different nations, cultures, and generations. What was once a place of conflict has become a place of understanding. What was once a battlefield has become one of the world’s most powerful landscapes of reconciliation. The responsibility entrusted to the CWGC is therefore far greater than the maintenance of cemeteries and memorials. Our mission is to preserve memory itself—to ensure that every individual commemorated in our care continues to be remembered with dignity, respect, and humanity for generations to come. Every headstone, every memorial inscription, every carefully maintained pathway tells a story. Together, they form a lasting bridge between the past and the present, reminding us that the human cost of war must never be forgotten. Those of us who work in Gallipoli are conscious that we are custodians of something profoundly important. We are privileged to protect the memory of the men commemorated here and to welcome the families, descendants, veterans, students, and visitors who travel from across the world seeking connection with their history. In doing so, we are also privileged to uphold one of the most remarkable legacies associated with these shores: the spirit of respect, compassion, and reconciliation embodied by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. His message to the mothers of the fallen remains one of the most powerful expressions of humanity to emerge from the aftermath of war and continues to shape the unique relationship shared between Türkiye, United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. As custodians of these sacred places, we take immense pride in ensuring that the memory of those who are commemorated here endures. Their stories continue to educate, their sacrifice continues to inspire, and their legacy continues to strengthen bonds between nations that were once divided by conflict. That is the enduring importance of Gallipoli. And that is the enduring purpose of remembrance. #Gallipoli #ANZAC #CWGC #Remembrance #Çanakkale #Leadership #Heritage #Australia #NewZealand #Türkiye #UnitedKingdom #Peace #Legacy

Thank you for your comments and for caring so deeply about these sites. We are truly sorry for the condition you have seen — we fully understand your concern and share your disappointment. Due to a number of recent operational challenges affecting our maintenance programme, we have regrettably not been able to meet the standards we set for ourselves during this period. We have a strong track record of maintaining high standards in Türkiye, and we remain fully committed to continuing this. Please be assured that our teams are working with full dedication to restore the cemeteries to the respectful and dignified condition they deserve. This remains our absolute priority. We sincerely appreciate your patience, understanding, and continued support.

25 May 1915, pre-dreadnought battleship HMS Triumph, torpedoed & sunk off Gaba Tepe by German U-21 under Lt Otto Hersing (1885-1960). 78 of her 803 crew died. Engaged in search for German E. Asia Squadron of von Spee early in #WW1. After refit, took part in Dardanelles Campaign.

and his headgear was soft and light like a nightcap. "Photograph of the Issue" and more await you in our 28th issue! All this and more awaits you in the 28th issue of Anafarta!

between the Turkish and Allied forces on May 24, 1915—is about to mount his horse, soldiers on the beach can also be seen witnessing the moment. The photograph's caption notes that the officer's uniform featured green and red stitching,

The "Photograph of the Issue" section of our 28th issue features an image that unveils a historical moment experienced right in the midst of the war on the Gallipoli front. In this photograph, where Ohrili Kemal—appointed as an envoy following the armistice negotiations

Visitors to W Beach will know this walk. Here’s a view from 1915.

A then and now from Lancashire Landing, note the railway line bottom left, evidence of which remains 111 years on

Walking Gallipoli

A Suvla and North Anzac day for the Gallipoli Association’s 2026 walking Gallipoli tour @Gallipoli100 @bhltours

Great day at Helles with @SteveJChambers and the @Gallipoli100 walking the battlefields