Simpson Prize Essay

Many Australians have demonstrated the Anzac spirit in their field of choice. The Anzac spirit is that of pride for Australia. The Anzac spirit can be represented by comradely behaviour with the willingness to help others in need, thinking of them before you. The Anzac spirit is something that Australians strive for in themselves and expect it in others.

To be classed to have the Anzac spirit the person must have influenced or contributed to Australians medically, artistically, spiritually, through sports or in defending our country. These individuals have been made Australian role models for displaying this quality.

The Anzacs landed on Gabe Tepe on the 25th of April 1915. The 30,000 men army, who first landed, attempted to gain precious ground up the beach. The Australian New Zealand Army Corps suffered an inconceivable casualty list. The Turks were hit by other attacks from the allied forces and strengthened their defences on the peninsula making it nearly impossible for the ...