Simpson and Henderson, Paul Walshe

Commissioned by the New Zealand Returned Services Association. Sponsored by Oceanic Life for the 75th anniversary of the Gallipoli campaign.

The stories of Simpson and Henderson are the stories of all stretcher bearers. Alone, unsustained by the hot-blooded heroism shown by men in violent action, with only the meager protection afforded by a Red Cross flag, these men calmly exposed their lives to danger to save their comrades and so built the tradition of unselfishness and cool courage that is a feature of their service.

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