I'm Irish. My grandmother's family were Welsh Quaker's, my grandfather was a Cork Man. They ended up serving together and that's how my grandparents met. My grandmother's brother's refused to bear Arms and they became Stretcher Bearer's, That's what Quaker's were expected to do. All 4 amazingly survived the great war. Of the O'Leary side of the family 3 of 4 survived but a brother passed away at Chelsea Hospital and so it was 2 of 4. That's the O'Leary's, the other side their name was Davis. My Dad's family are Mulligan's. Such is life.

Hearing Eric actually speak the words of the song is incredibly moving :(

What a great song, what a remarkable man, what a moving film! Just stumbled across it, luckily. I saw Eric Bogle in concert in Germany in the late 70s / early 80s, and was immediately impressed by this gentle and thoughtful singer and songwriter.

I visited the Australian cemeteries on the Somme with French relatives who let me sob by myself. They understood we were on hallowed ground. There were busloads of aussie visitors who spoke in hushed tones as if we were in church. There's no way we can thank enough, the men and women who went to war for freedom.

What a wonderful heart Eric has and to celebrate all the young ones of all past who died for wars, amazing to encompass it all....

This is what should be taught about war. The horror, the losses, the pain, the shattered bodies, and the short peaces before it goes all over again, and again and again and again....

He seems like a lovely and kind man

So profound and incredibly moving.

I nearly broken down when eric was talking to willie's gravestone.

Authulie is a small cemetery and for many to stop by to pay their respects to William and all the others speaks volumes...thank you Eric.

Happy memories of our meeting in Adelaide some years ago and the sharing of memories and Talisker. Michael

The Somme Battle Field is, for me, one of the most painful places on the Western Front. My grandmother’s First Cousin was killed during the Australian 1st Division, the men who had survived Gallipoli, involvement at Poziers on July 23, 1916. His grave was lost during the subsequent battles across this land over the next two years. His name is recorded on the Australian Monument at Villiers Brettonneux. I have been twice to pay my respects. In March 2018 at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, ACT 30 of his descendants gathered for a Last Post Ceremony. It was a very moving evening. RIP Charles.

Aye, very moving.

In common with countless others, both my grandfathers fought in WW1. One continued to hear the guns every night until his death in 1982: the other, who held both the DCM and MM ( with bar) was blinded in one eye by a sniper's bullet . I asked him about his bravery and he told me he wasn't at all brave, just scared of dying.

If everyone stood up and said NO. NO you sort it out. There would be none of this. Millions of dads sons millions being ripped apart for nothing. Years later it doesn't matter. Does my head in

Could anyone in Russia please show this to president Poetin?

No more brother wars, no more wars between the tribes of true Israel.

Thinking of the people of Ukraine today and wishing the best for them. Extremely tragic and horrible. Putin should be so deeply ashamed.

Where can I get part 2??

My favourite cousin's are the mc bride's.

Eric Bogle you have a great Ego. Now we know who you are. Hope your feelings are true or is this just about you!