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December 1915
The Gallipoli campaign ends in evacuation, and Australian forces begin redeploying to the Western Front in Europe. -
Late 1914 - Early 1915
The Australian Imperial Force (AIF) is formed, and training camps are set up. -
August 4, 1914
World War I begins with Britain declaring war on Germany. Australia, as part of the British Empire, automatically enters the war. -
July 19, 1915
Herbert Joel Harbour enlists in the AIF at Melbourne. Around this time, the Gallipoli Campaign is ongoing (April-December 1915), with the AIF heavily involved -
October 11, 1915
Harbour embarks from Adelaide on the HMAT Nestor to join the war effort. He is part of the reinforcements for the 8th Infantry Battalion -
July 1916
The Battle of the Somme begins. It becomes one of the largest battles on the Western Front, with heavy casualties. -
Early 1916
Australian forces are transferred from the Middle East to France. This marks the start of Australia’s involvement in trench warfare on the Western Front. -
August 1916
Herbert is transferred to the 6th Australian Field Artillery Brigade, taking on the role of a driver. His duties would likely involve transporting artillery and supplies to the front lines