To James, Alec Campbell was a hero. He was right. The old man, the last
living ANZAC, and all of the Australian and New Zealand soldiers who
fought at Gallipoli, were heroes—everyone’s heroes.
Alec, who
died in May 2002 at the age of 103, enlisted in 1915 when he was just
16. He had put his age up to 18 in order to be accepted by the army and
agreed to fight at the front, wherever he was needed. Heroic indeed!
James
was very fortunate to meet Alec Campbell and find out about his
experiences. He gives us a special view of this humble and remarkable
man, the year before he died.
Based on the true story of a small boy’s visit to meet Alec Campbell in the year 2001.