‘A blanket of sadness covers Gallipoli Peninsula. It’s familiarity enveloped me as soon
as I stepped foot on it, chilling and warm all at once. The fallen soldiers felt so close
I thought that perhaps if I turned quickly enough I might catch a glimpse!’

Descendant: Jane Pierard
Age: 40
Profession: Manager
Nationality: New Zealander

Ancestor: William Malone (1859–1915)
Relationship to subject: Great-great grandfather
Profession: Soldier
Army: New Zealand Expeditionary Force
Post in Gallipoli: Commander of the Wellington Infantry Battalion