life of Robert Aird By gbonell 1894 Birth Aug 24, 1914 enlisted to serve in War Sep 24, 1914 Left Brisbane on board the Transport A5 S.S. to go fight in war Nov 1, 1914 Ship travelled to Albany W.A. Nov 9, 1914 The convoy passed near the Cocos Islands The SS Sydney had travelled ahead of them to disable the German warship the Emden which had to be beached to prevent it sinking Nov 11, 1914 The soldiers saw the ship the Empress of Russia or CPR pass them on its way to pick up the crew of the Emden. Mar 2, 1915 Robert went to Egypt to fight Robert then embarked from Alexandria to join the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force ( Gallipoli Campaign) May 2, 1915 Robert was killed in action at Gabe Tepe Jun 18, 1915 Flags were flown at half-mast at Nambour when Robert was killed at Gallipolli. Oct 5, 1923 Commemorative Ceremony Nu Lu Park Nambour
