"The Kangaroo Marines" by Capt. R. W. Campbell is a story that shows us the courageous spirit of some Australian soldiers during World War I. These soldiers, called the Kangaroo Marines, are full of fun and friendship as they get ready to go to war for their country. The story begins with four friends – Bill Buster, Claud Dufair, Paddy Doolan, and Sandy Brown – living on a sheep farm in Australia. They are all different, but they become friends because they want to fight for their country after seeing a funny ad about joining the Kangaroo Marines. We see their funny jokes and how they get ready to be soldiers, which makes us excited to see what will happen to them in the war.
The Kangaroo Marines
By R. W. Campbell
Four unique friends from an Australian sheep farm bravely enlist as soldiers for World War I after seeing a humorous advertisement.
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