An Anzac’s Story
An Anzac’s Story by Roy Kyle is a poignant memoir published by Penguin in 2003, featuring 306 pages in English. This edition captures the life of Roy Kyle, who began documenting his experiences at the age of eighty-nine. His narrative reflects a deep sense of patriotism and commitment, detailing his enlistment at seventeen and his participation in significant battles, including the legendary battle of Lone Pine on his eighteenth birthday.
Readers will find a personal account that intertwines biography and military history, offering insights into the life of an Anzac during pivotal moments in World War I. The memoir highlights Kyle’s journey from the trenches of Gallipoli to his service in Egypt and at the Somme, where he faced numerous challenges and injuries. This edition provides a unique perspective on the courage and resilience of those who served, making it a valuable addition to the genres of personal memoirs and military history.
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“Roy Kyle started writing his remarkable memoirs at the age of eighty-nine and almost completed his story before he died. Bryce Courtney was asked if he would edit Roy’s work with the view to it being published. Roy Kyle was a typical Anzac, fiercely patriotic and prepared to give his life for King and country. He couldn’t wait to have a go and enlisted at seventeen, a year underage, and found himself in a trench in Lone Pine on his eighteenth birthday. The battle of Lone Pine, more than any other, established the legend of Gallipoli and was where a new nation was called upon to test its courage. One of the last to leave Gallipoli, Roy Kyle served in Egypt and later at the Somme where he was wounded in the head, arms and back.” – back cover.
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