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Anzacs in WW1

Discussion in '"Today in History", Literature & Media Review' started by Nap, Jan 28, 2015.

  1. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England
    Hi Guys,

    Just a quick question..someone must know !

    Moustaches ......? were they seen very often being worn particularly in 1915

    Thanks

    Nap
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  2. Chrisr PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Australia
    Nap,

    From the photographic evidence I have seen, and based on searching over 10,000 photos taken in 1914 and 1915 and now in the Australian War Memorial collection (for a book I have written) moustaches were worn by some men, but surprisingly it seems they were not common.

    Cheers
    Chris
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  3. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England
    Hi Chris ,

    Thanks for the post , I too was under the impression of not being that common only seen a very few pictures ..somehow it looks right on. british Tommy but not on an Anzac ( my opinion before one our great painters from that lovely land know is on the door!)

    Good Luck with the book what's the title?

    Thanks

    Nap
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  4. Chrisr PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Australia
    Nap,

    Happy to help. The book is The landing at Anzac, 1915 and a second edition with an additional 8000 words, and new photos and maps will be released this April by Big Sky publishing.

    Cheers
    Chris
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  5. Nap Moderator

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    England
    Cheers Chris in my diary to look out for

    Thanks again

    Nap
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  6. Chrisr PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Chrisr, Jan 28, 2015
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  7. Nap Moderator

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    England
    Hi Chris ,

    Went on Amazon , saw the 1st but I am getting the 2nd edition ..looking forward to it

    Best wishes

    Nap
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  8. tonydawe A Fixture

    Country:
    Australia
    Nap,

    I would agree with Chrisr on the main point that moustaches weren't that popular with ANZAC's, however among staff officers they were far more common.
    tonydawe, Jan 29, 2015
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  9. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England

    Hi Tony ,

    Thanks for reply ...the question was in respect to the fighting troops Not staff officers so thanks for confirming this again ....DEFINATELY no facial hair ..a heavy growth maybe !

    Thanks for looking in

    Nap
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  10. Andy007 Member

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    New_Zealand
    Hi Nap,
    Just another bit of information for you. I saw a photo from Gallipoli of a few New Zealanders with closely shaved heads. The caption stated that the lack of hair helped control lice so it's possible moustaches fall in this too?
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  11. Nap Moderator

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    England
    Cherrs Andy ..like the idea of a closley shaved head ...makes sense as well

    Thanks for looking in

    Nap
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