‘In his letter to his sweetheart, my grandfather cites a letter they’ve received from the
Turkish soldiers written in French, thrown into the Australian trenches:  “Our friends,
The Enemy, we received your preserved meat and in return we have sent some tobacco
but would appreciate if you could please send some souvenirs and in return we will do
the same. Signed: From your soldier friends, the Turks”.’

Descendant: Idris Erle Murphy
Age: 64
Profession: Artist
Nationality: Australian

Ancestor: Idris Charles Pike (1896–1949)
Relationship to subject: Grandfather
Profession: Cabinetmaker
Army: Australian Imperial Force 
Post in Gallipoli: 17th Battalion