Big Bill: A Story in the ANZAC Tradition

by Greg Latemore

Overview

"During this battle, Mick rescued four Tasmanian soldiers whose horses had been shot out from under them. He lifted them onto Bill's back with him while Bill trudged back through the soft desert sand."

A story of military service and courage - a brave man and his big, fearless horse.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781922958242
Publisher:	Sid Harta Publishers
Publication date:	04/06/2023
Pages:	40
Product dimensions:	6.63(w) x 10.25(h) x 0.11(d)
Age Range:	6 - 12 Years

About the Author

Greg Latemore is a University lecturer in leadership and human resource management at several Australian Universities. He is married with an adult daughter and lives on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. He is the grand-nephew of 'The Major' who is one of the main characters in this story. This is Greg's first book which he dedicates to his own grand-nephews, Oliver and Harrison.

Editorial Reviews

This is a story of military service and courage. The author, Dr Greg Latemore is the Grand Nephew of Major Michael Shanahan DSO who rode a famous horse called 'Big Bill' in the First World War (1914-1918). They rescued four Tasmanian troopers at the Battle of Romani in 1916.

- Brett Rankin, President,

Stephens RSL Sub-Branch, August 2022.

From the Publisher