Private J. D. Caves: The Long Journey Home
Timeline of Events
Timeline of Events
28 June 1942
24 Battalion sets out for the Alamein line.
15 July 1942
Denis' last letter to Jean before capture.
22 July 1942
Denis was captured in the Second Battle of Ruweisat Ridge when two New Zealand infantry battalions successfully attacked the El Mreir depression at night but the next morning were overrun by two Panzer divisions.
page 57Denis' unit, B Company, 24 Battalion, 6 Brigade, 2 NZ Division, was moved into the Alamein defensive line and fought at El Mreir in the second battle of Ruweisat Ridge in July 1942.