John Simpson Kirkpatrick Timeline

John Simpson Kirkpatrick Birth

Jul 6, 1892

John Simpson Kirpatrick was born on July 6, 1892. He was born in South Shields, United Kingdom. His parents are Robert Kirkpatrick and Sarah Simpson who were scottish.
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Assassination of Archduke

Jun 28, 1914

on June 28, 1914 was the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria. He was the heir to the Austrian-Hungarian thrown and was killed in Sarajevo. His wife was also killed who was Duchess Sophie. They were both killed by Bosnian Serb Gavvrilo Princip.
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Austria-Hungary Declares War on Serbia

Jul 28, 1914

On July 28, 1914 Austria-Hungary declares was on Seria. Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia because they were angry at the Serbians for assassinating the Archduke of Austria-Hungary. These actions led Austria-Hungary to declare war on Serbia.
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Germany Declares War on Russia

Aug 1, 1914

Germany decides to declare war on Russia on August 1,1914. Germany decides to declare war because Russia decided to mobilize both on the land and on the sea and Germany knew if they couldnt protect against these forces than Germany would completey crumble. Germany and The ottoman empre also signed a secret alliance treaty.
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Germany Invades Luxembourg

Aug 2, 1914

On August 2,1914 Germany invades Luzembourg. Germany did this because there was no nuetrality coming from France so Germany set out to execute the Schlieffen plan to get France out of the picture quickly before fighting the Russian army. This is also the first millitary action on the western front.
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Germany Invades Belgium

Aug 4, 1914

Germany invade belgium on the 4th of August in 1914. Germany did this becuase they demanded Belgium to let the troops to march through and assist their invasion in Luxembourg and the king denied Germanies demands. At night German troops raided and fought in Belgium.
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Simpson Joins AIF

Aug 23, 1914

John Simpson enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force voluntarilly. He did this in hopes of being brought back to Great Britain. The AIF was the expeditionary forces raised by Australia in WWI.
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Battle of Bolimov

Jan 31, 1915

The Battle of Bolimov happened around the town of Bolimov on the west side of Germany. It was a battle between Germany and Russia and is most known for the German's use of poisen gas. The poisen gas failed becuase of the tempuratures and the other troops throwing them back across the German lines. There were many German casualties.
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British and French Naval Attack

Feb 13, 1915

The British and French naval attack on the dardanelles on the 13th of February. They attacked the narrow, vital straight in northwestern Turkey seperating Europe from Asia. The Gallipoli campaign also begins.
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Landing At Gallipoli

Apr 25, 1915

John Simpson Kirpatrick landed on the shore of the Gallipoli Peninsula as part of the ANZAC forces. ANZAC stands for the Australian and New Zealand Army Cop.On the next day he beared a wounded comrad on his shoulders. He spotted a donkey and started making it useful and had it carry the wounded soldiers safely to the beach.
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First Australian Soldiers Disembarked

Apr 25, 1915

On April 25, 1915 the first Australian soldiers were disembarked for training in Egypt. Simpson was posted to the 3rd field ambulance. After training they were disembarked and landed in Gallipoli.
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Armistice Called at Gallipoli

May 11, 1915

An armistice, to start off, is a ceasefire in battle. The armistice called at Gallipoli was done so to bury the dead and clear the battlefield. The armistice gave the troops nine peacful hours to bury their fallen and regroup.
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Simpson Dies In Battle

May 19, 1915

In the third attack on Anzac Cove Simpson was shot by heavy michine gun fire and died at the age of 22.He died in the Ottoman empire while leading his donkey and a wounded soldier to the beach and to safety. When Simpson was shot his donkey continued with the soldier on his back to safety.
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Gallipoli Campaign Ends

Jan 9, 1916

The Gallipoli Campaign ends on January 9, 1916 with an Allied defeat and an Ottoman victory. A lot of people lost their lives and the most of the original troops where from New Zealand. They were evacuated from Gallipoli and were sent to "rest camps".
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Germany Declares War on Portugal

Mar 9, 1916

On March 9, 1916 Germany declares war on Porutgal. When this happens Portugal has officially entered the war. Portugal entered the war on the side of Great Britain and the Allies. Portugal started out just giving Naval support but later on sent troops for battle.
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Italy Declares War on Germany

Aug 27, 1916

On August 27, 1916 Italy declared war on Germany. They did this because of the fact that they would recieve a bunch of land from the deal. They considered a lot about who to side with and weighed their options very carefully. Romania also enters the war on the Entente's side.
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U.S. Declares War on Germany

Apr 6, 1917

On April 6 1917, the United States declared war on Germany. President Wilson did this because of Germany's renewal of unrestricted submarine warfare and the revalation of a proposed German plot to ally with Mexico against the U.S. President Wilson went to congress and asked for a declaration of war and they granted it to him.
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The First American Troops Land in France

Jun 25, 1917

On June 25, 1917 the first 14,000 U.S. troops landed in France at the port of Saint Nazaire. Most of the soldiers in the troops weren't trained and were not at all ready for combat or to be in war. About 4 months later the first U.S. troops were sent into combat.
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Greece Declares War on the Central Powers

Jun 30, 1917

Greece declares war on the Central Powers on June 30, 1917. When this happened it ended three years of neutrality by entering the war allies with Great Britain, France, Russia, and Italy. Greece lost a ton of soldiers on the battlefield due to the war against the Central Powers.
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Allies Agree to Establish Supreme War Council

Nov 5, 1917

On November 5, 1917 the Allies agree to establish a supreme war council at Versailles. They proposed the plan in order to overlook military plans and look especially at Italy. It was passed and put into effect at Versailles.
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Germany Suspends Submarine Warfare

Oct 20, 1918

On October 20, 1918 Germany decides to limit its submarine warfare. This was done on an order of the U.S and President Wilson. Another big reason Germany decided to limit its submarine warfare is because other countries' naval officers were getting upset about it.
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Treaty Between the Allies and Germany

Jan 18, 1919

The treaty between the Allies and Germany was created on the 18th of January in 1919. This was negotiated and created by the Allied powers with a very tiny bit of help from Germany. This was done to hopefully end the war and end all conflict with the Allies and Germany.
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Proposal to Create the League Of Nations Accepted

Jan 25, 1919

The propasal to creat the League Of Nations was accepted on the 25th of January 1919. The League of Nations is an international organization created to provide a way to resolve international problems. The League of Nations was proposed by U.S. President Woodrow Wilson.
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Treaty of Versailles Signed

Jun 28, 1919

On June 28, 1919 the Treaty of Versailles was signed. Although Germany was forced to sign the treaty, it was still signed and was put into place. Under a couple of acts Germany agreed to pay reparations.
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First Meeting of the League of Nations

Jan 10, 1920

On January 10, 1920 the first meeting of the League of Nations was held in London. The League of Nations helped everyone stop the war and figure out different agreements with eachother. The first meeting of the League of Nations marked the official end of WW1
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John Simpson Kirkpatrick Legacy

Jan 1, 1965

Even though the exact day is unknown, Throught 1965 John Simpson Kirkpatrick was remembered in the form of paintings, statues, and postage stamps. A bronze statue of John is currently standing at the shrine of remembrance in Melbourne depicting him and his donky, who was called many names including Duffy, Abdul, adn Murphy.
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