In memory of Lancelot Reginald aldersonOn the 2nd of May 1915, Lancelot Reginald Alderson was killed. This was within the first week of arriving at Gallipoli. Lance was only 19 years and 6 months of age when he was killed. He was in the first wave of Australians to actually land there and sadly died at the enemy with no weapons (bloody angel). Unfortunately, the way he is remembered today is without a grave at the Lone Pine memorial. Although, his name is on the wall because like so many other men who died onboard hospital ships, he was buried at sea. Many reported that he got wounded at Dead Han's Ridge on the night of the 2nd of May 1915. Although, this conspiracy would be false as he was buried on the 2nd and if he was wounded that night he would of been buried on the 3rd.
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