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22 August 1915

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  • James Joseph Kelaher is reported missing following the attack on Hill 60. A court of enquiry held on 21 January 1916 at Tel-el-Kebir determined that he had been killed in action on 22 August 1915. James’ brother, Bernard, was also a victim of the war.
  • The newly arrived 18th Battalion from NSW fails to break into the Turkish positions on Hill 60 at Gallipoli; almost half of the Battalion are casualties.