Australians in Gallipoli By Jimmy P Jan 1, 1901 Proclamation of the Commonwealth of Australia. Aug 4, 1914 Great Britain declared war on Germany. Australia pledged a force of 20,000 to be placed at Britain's disposal. Nov 1, 1914 The First Division of the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) sailed from Albany, Western Australia, for Egypt. Apr 25, 1915 Australian troops landed on the beaches of Gallipoli, Turkey. Aug 6, 1915 Battle of Lone Pine, Gallipoli – Australians were awarded seven Victoria Crosses Aug 7, 1915 Charge of Australian Light Horse Brigade at the Nek, Gallipoli. Apr 25, 1916 First commemoration of Anzac Day Nov 11, 1918 Germany signed an armistice and fighting ceased on the Western Front. The number of Australians who died in the First World War is 61,919
