2nd New Zealand Divisional Artillery

Index

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Index

Abbassia, 167, 175, 307
Abdiel, HMS, 163
Abel, Lt S. H., 392, 409
Acquafondata, 581, 583–4, 586
Acroma, 289, 291–2, 437
Adem, El, 238, 300, 301, 438
- Box, 301, 303
- Landing Ground, 301
Adige R., 721–6
Africa Corps. See German Forces
Agedabia, 440, 448
Agheila, El, 299, 437, 440, 441, 448
Ainslie, Maj A., 23n
Ainsworth, Gnr W., 198
Ajax, HMS, 99–100
Akarit, Wadi, 487–90, 492
Alamanas Bridge, 76, 79–80, 84, 87
Alamein, el, 18, 19, 176, 180, 315, 322, 326, 331–3, 375, 396, 402, 423, 464n, 487, 516, 550, 646, 701, 732, 737, 739
Alamein Box, 335
Alamein Line, 360, 402, 419, 434, 451, 501
Alamein Offensive, 438, 646n, 692
Alamein Station, 379, 401
Alam Halfa, 358, 372
Alam Nayil, 335–6, 340–1, 346, 358, 362, 371, 374, 380n, 739
Albaneta Farm, 586–7
Alder, Gnr W. L., 556n
Aldershot, 8, 10–11
Aldridge, Maj F. A., 168, 450
Aleppo, 302, 304–5, 308, 310, 433–5
Alexander, Fd Mshl Earl, 355
Alexander, Sgt J. C., 653
Alexandria, 18, 19, 21, 98, 109, 165, 167, 174, 178, 290, 310n, 312, 371, 374, 420, 423, 516, 520
Aliakmon Line, 28, 31
Aliakmon R., 27, 30–1, 33–4, 36, 45–6, 49, 128, 523
Alife, 549–51
Alinda, Deir, 338, 340, 360, 371
Allan, Gnr W. M., 542
Allen, Brig A. S. (AIF), 58, 63 (See also Allen's Force)
Allen, Lt-Col J. M., 192–3
Allen, Sgt J. R., 574n
Allen, Gnr J. T., 242
Allen's Force, 58, 59, 64, 66
Allison, Capt D. C., 164
Allison, Capt H. T. M., 462
Almaza, 167, 302, 308n, 312, 373, 435, 462
American Forces. See US Forces
Ames, Sgt K. S., 43, 131, 132
Amiriya (Transit Camp), 21, 312, 314n, 333–4, 423, 440, 517–18
Amman, 424–5, 427, 429–30
Ancina Track, 581, 592
Anderson, L-Bdr C. A., 713
Anderson, Gnr C. E., 534n
Andrews, Gnr H. J., 596n
Andrews, Gnr W. D. S., 441
Angar, Deir el, 358, 364, 370
Angell, Lt-Col A. A., 298–9, 643, 651, 696, 727, 734, 737
Anzac Corps, 40–1, 48–9, 57, 67
Anzio, 550, 556, 717
Aqaba, 424, 426, 429
Aquitania, 9–10, 169
Arab Legion, 424–5, 430
Arce, 606–7, 657
Archibald, Maj W. P., 738
Arezzo, 610–12, 613n, 614, 617, 619
Argenta Gap, 711
Arielli, 536–7, 542, 555n
Armstrong, Bdr J. C., 563
Arno R., 619, 629, 632–5
Arnold, Sgt J. R. C., 653
Arthurs, Maj J. P., 429, 433, 434n
Ashby, Gnr E., 248
Askifou Plain, 158, 160, 161
Atchley, Capt T. R., 189, 190
Atessa, 523, 526, 547
Athens, 24, 71, 83, 96–101
Atina, 583, 585, 590, 592–3
Auchinleck, Fd Mshl Sir C., 299, 303, 314, 315n, 322, 333, 348; relieved as 8 Army Commander, 355
Aurunci Mountains, 567n, 585, 588
Ausa R., 645, 648
Australian Forces—
- 9 Div, 378, 396
- 16 Inf Bde, 57
- 17 Inf Bde, 48, 49
- 19 Inf Bde, 19, 146, 155
- 2/2 Bn, 57–8, 60–3, 65
- 2/3 Bn, 61, 65
- 3/13 Bn, 286–7
- 1 A-Tk Regt, 57, 97
- 2/1 Fd Regt, 72
- 2/2 Fd Regt, 16
- 2/3 Fd Regt, 47, 55–6, 67, 97, 132, 135, 146–7, 151–4, 157, 161
- 2/7 Fd Regt, 396
- 7 Lt AA Bty, 117
Auty, WOI L. J., 580
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Avezzano, 592, 593, 603, 606
Ay Dhimitrios, 29, 33, 43–4
Ay Marina, 104–5, 107, 109, 125, 138, 140, 142
Ay Trias, 76–8, 84
Ayton, Capt J. J., 281
Azizia, 459–61, 467
Baalbek, 302, 304, 308, 435
Baggush, 17–19, 175–6, 178–80, 182, 289, 291, 295, 297–9, 313, 416, 418, 421
Baggush Box, 176, 418
Bain, Capt T. M. V., 713
Baker, Lt D., 485
Baker, Lt Col F., 131
Baker, Gnr R. J., 630
Balsorano, 593, 595, 600, 602–6, 613n, 736
Bannister, Maj R. G., 686n
Bardia, 19, 189, 192, 194–6, 210, 212, 236–7, 239–41, 243n, 246–7, 285, 291, 296, 421, 437–8, 447
Bari, 520, 583, 607
Barker, WO II F. C., 207
Barnaby, Gnr G., 90n
Barnett, Bdr W., 456n
Barrett, Gnr R. C., 705
Barrowclough, Maj-Gen Rt. Hon. Sir H., in Greece, 27, 55, 90, 92, 96; in crusader campaign, 198, 223, 225, 230, 252, 255, 264–5, 278
Barry, Capt F. D., 351, 357
Bartlett, Cpl L. J., 709n
Bartley, Maj F. R., 327, 445, 470, 488
Bassett, WO II B. K., 316n, 574n
Bates, Capt J. C., 720
Batta, Bir Abu, 315, 322
Batty, WO I W., 274
Bauchop, Lt H. A., 23n, 66
Beard, Bdr J. G., 325
Beattie, Lt-Col R. R., 193, 223–4, 269, 271–2, 281
Beaumont, Capt G. M., 98n, 110, 115, 129, 146, 152, 154
Beirut, 302, 308, 310, 431, 433–4
Bekaa Valley, 302, 308, 310
Belhamed, 181, 219–20, 222, 224–30, 232–3, 249, 252, 255, 260, 268–9, 274–5, 277–82, 286–7, 290–1, 296, 300, 303, 309
Bell, Capt C. D., 387
Bellringer, Bdr T. C., 53
Belmonte, 590, 592
Ben Gardane, 468, 479, 513
Benghazi, 299, 437, 462, 513
Beni Ulid, 456–8
Benrinnes, 11
Benson, Gnr H. J., 596n
Bent, Maj W. S., 295
Beresford, Capt G. D., 665
Betts, Capt B. F., 225–6
Bevan, Maj T. H., in Greece, 34–7; in Crete, 134, 143–4, 153, 155; in crusader campaign, 191, 213, 252, 265–7; in Syria, 309n; at Alamein, 365, 367; wounded at Nofilia, 446
Bevin, 2 Lt R. O., 273
Bianco, Colle, 541, 543, 545
Bissett, WO I A. H., 128
Black, Maj M. J., 610
Blair, Gnr J. W., 614
Blamey, Fd Mshl Sir T., 57
Bliss, Maj H. C., 59–60, 63, 111–12, 139, 145, 147, 154, 158, 162–3, 319, 350
Bloore, 2 Lt A. G., 327
Blundell, Capt P. M., 689, 714
Blythe, Gnr A. J., 562n
Bologna (front), 711, 735
‘Bombay Mutiny’, 14–16
Bonifant, Brig I. L., 696n
Boomerang Track, 416
Booth, Sgt E., 343
Bou Chemma, 487–8
Bourke, Capt H. J., 280
Boyce, Capt A. H., 111, 140–1, 143, 152, 154–5, 157–8
Boyd, Bdr H. N., 532n
Boyes, L-Bdr J. R., 688
Bracken, Gnr S. W., 347n
Bradley, Gnr L. G., 623n
Brallos Pass, 25, 68, 74, 76, 80, 84
Brattdal, 21
Bretherton, Maj J. A., 209, 219, 289, 314n, 375, 437, 491, 504, 507
Britain, Battle of, 10
British Forces—
- 1 Army, 500
- 8 Army, its formation, 177; in crusader campaign, 260, 287, 300; at Gazala, 309; at Minqar Qaim, 312, 314, 315n, 322–3; Gen Montgomery commands, 356n; at Alamein, 333, 335, 340, 352–3, 361, 368, 372–3, 391; in Operation supercharge, 405, 421; advance to Tripoli, 437, 452, 462–3; in Tunisia, 468, 492, 504, 506, 510; in Italy, 520, 522, 550, 586, 638, 644, 646, 661, 682, 692–3, 697–8, 706, 711, 715
  - Mentioned, 179, 180, 181, 701
- 9 Army, 302, 304, 435
- 5 Corps, 669, 690, 697, 711, 725
- 10 Corps, 323, 484, 510, 512, 607
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- 13 Corps, 177, 181, 186, 257, 260n, 268, 277n, 295, 323, 340, 355, 711, 712.
- 30 Corps, 177, 185, 195, 196, 268, 340, 378, 383, 401, 414
- Air OP Squadrons, 523, 620, 636, 641
Armour—
- 1 Armd Div, 322–3, 378, 412, 415, 484, 642
- 6 Armd Div, 581, 721
- 7 Armd Div, 195, 299, 455–8, 470, 474–5, 721
  - Support Group, 195
- 10 Armd Div, 377n, 378, 390, 392–4, 403
- 1 Armd Bde, 48–50, 77, 97–8
- 4 Armd Bde, 187, 209
- 8 Armd Bde, 479–80, 489, 492–5, 504
- 9 Armd Bde, 372, 374, 377, 381, 386, 388, 390–1, 393, 396, 404, 406–7, 409, 412–13, 415–18, 420, 421
- 22 Armd Bde, 471, 491
- 1 Army Tank Bde, 181, 210, 213, 216, 221
  - V/AA Bty, 210–12, 215, 251, 266, 279
- 4 Lt Armd Bde, 416, 440–1, 470–1, 477
- 8 Royal Tanks, 200, 226, 278
- 44 Royal Tanks, 215, 219, 224–6, 232–3, 251, 257, 278
- 46 Royal Tanks, 356
Artillery—
(Unless otherwise indicated, all the following units belong to the Royal Artillery.)
- 1 AGRA, 629, 636
- 2 AGRA, 551, 586, 593, 595–6, 603–4, 698, 711, 731
- 5 AGRA, 471, 475, 503, 509, 537
- 6 AGRA, 531, 536–7
- 2 AA Bde, 464, 473
- 1 Air-Landing Light Regt, 531, 533
- 23 Army Field, 563, 677, 715n, 717, 719, 720n
- 24 Army Field (SP), 644, 649–50
- 142 Army Field (SP), 620–2, 625, 627, 629–30, 698, 703, 708, 710, 713, 715n, 717, 721, 732
- Army Group, Royal Artillery. See AGRA
- 65 A-Tk Regt, 216, 221, 230, 252, 255, 257–9, 262–3, 278, 280, 285
- 73 A-Tk Regt, 471–2, 474
- 102 A-Tk Regt, Northumberland Hussars, 77–8, 81, 88, 91, 94–5, 97
- 149 A-Tk Regt, 232, 363
- 50 A-Tk Training Regt, 10
- 4 (Durham) Survey Regt, 77, 436, 471n
- 1 Fd Regt, 8, 16, 286, 364, 370
- 3 Fd Regt, 523, 525, 527–8
- 4 Fd Regt, 370, 403, 510
- 8 Fd Regt, 210, 215–16, 221, 224, 228, 232–3, 250, 256–7, 260, 266–7, 279–80, 284
  - W/X Bty, 216, 221, 257, 280, 283
- 15 Fd Regt, 715n, 717
- 57 Fd Regt, 625, 629, 631–2
- 58 Fd Regt, 357–8, 362, 364, 368–70, 475
- 65 Fd Regt, 500, 501, 503
- 78 Fd Regt, 378, 403, 507
- 98 Fd Regt, 378, 553
- 111 Fd Regt, 480–1, 485, 494, 501, 511, 531, 533, 536–7, 539–40
- 124 Fd Regt, 489, 491, 501
- 51 Heavy AA Regt, 532 152 Bty, 531, 534
- 55 Heavy AA Regt, 713, 717n
- 57 Heavy AA Regt, 644, 680
- 32 Heavy Regt, 644, 713–14, 717n
- 13 Lt AA Regt, 78–9
- 30 Lt AA Regt, 466, 730
- 39 Lt AA Regt, 289, 575
- 106 Lt AA Bty, RHA, 78, 80, 97, 132, 140
- 155 Lt AA Bty, 81, 94
- 156 Lt AA Bty, 117, 140
- 1 Lt Troop, 110, 116, 126
- 1 Medium Regt, 510
- 3 Medium Regt, 644
- 4 Medium Regt, 649–50, 679
- 5 Medium Regt, 578, 611, 698, 706, 712–13, 717n, 720n, 729–31 20/21 Bty, 611, 612
- 7 Medium Regt, 31, 45–6, 111, 182, 363–4, 368–70, 471n, 475, 732
  - 107 Bty, 368–70 (Also called 426/7 Bty)
- 64 Medium Regt, 47–8, 55, 77, 79–82, 84, 87, 91, 98, 333, 338–9, 347–8, 353–5, 357, 359–60, 362–3, 367–70, 403, 416, 441, 471n, 477, 480–1, 485, 491, 494–5, 503, 732 211 Bty, 82n, 306, 416, 445–6, 455, 459–60
- 234 Bty, 82n
- 68 Medium Regt, 182, 388
- 69 Medium Regt, 378, 403, 471n, 485, 489, 491, 503
- 70 Medium Regt, 620–2, 625, 629
- 75 Medium Regt, 620–2, 625, 629, 631, 698, 711–13, 717n
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- 76 Medium Regt, 557, 578, 713–14, 717n, 731
- 78 Medium Regt, 712, 717n
- 80 Medium Regt, 524, 527
- 166 Newfoundland Fd Regt, RA, 576
- 1 RHA, 233, 292–4, 677, 679, 698, 703, 706, 708, 710, 713, 714, 715n, 717n, 720n, 721, 730, 732 Chestnut Troop, 292–4
- 2 RHA, 77, 79–82, 87, 90–2, 94, 97, 348, 485, 491, 579, 711
- 3 RHA, 406n, 416, 441, 511n
- 4 RHA, 16, 205–6, 484–5
- 5 RHA, 403
- 11 RHA (Honourable Artillery Company), 412
- 12 RHA, 713
- 104 RHA, 403
- Royal Artillery, 429, 435–6, 444, 451, 464, 620, 622, 692
- Royal Regiment of Artillery, 730–1
- 54 Super Heavy Regt, 701
- 8 Svy Regt, 554, 595
- 46 Svy Bty, 717n
Infantry—
- 4 Div, 662, 670
- 5 Div, 537, 543
- 44 Div, 371, 380n
- 46 Div, 639–40, 665n, 671, 673
- 50 Div, 364, 402, 491, 500
- 51 (Highland) Div, 378, 390, 402, 415, 461, 470, 474
- 56 (London) Div, 506–7, 509–10, 669, 677, 680, 730
- 70 Div, 182
- 78 Div, 575, 691, 698, 701
- Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 356
- 9 Bn (1 Rangers), KRRC, 96, 98
- 4 County of London Yeomanry, 491
- 8 Durham Light Infantry, 406, 408
- 9 Durham Light Infantry, 406
- Essex Regt, 232, 233, 523
  - Essex Bn, 229
- 201 Guards Bde, 470, 613
- 8 Hussars, 199–200
- 11 Hussars, 509
- 2 Independent Parachute Bde, 536, 541, 585–6
  - 6 Para Bn, 539
- 69 Inf Bde, 490, 493n
- 131 Inf Bde, 472
- 132 Inf Bde, 356, 358, 364, 367, 369
- 151 Inf Bde, 370, 405, 413
- 1 Kensingtons, 698, 701
- King's Dragoon Guards (KDGs), 479–80, 485–6, 488, 493–4, 496–8
- 12 Lancers, 724, 726, 729, 731
- Northumberland Hussars, 174
- Northumbrians. See 50 Div
- Nottingham Yeomanry, 493
- Royal Scots Greys, 453, 455, 459–61, 463
- Royal Warwickshire Yeomanry, 392, 409–10
- Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry, 392, 410
- Sherwood Foresters, 407, 409, 416n
- Shropshire Yeomanry, 731
- Staffordshire Yeomanry, 475
- Welsh Regiment, 106, 108
Other Services—
7 Gen Hosp (Crete), 105, 107, 156
- RASC, 492, 518
- Royal Air Force, 13, 18, 107, 121, 132, 135, 173, 176, 180, 186–7, 222, 229, 261, 282, 315, 347, 353, 359, 394, 402, 420, 424–6, 436–7, 445, 448, 452, 465, 468, 476, 480, 484, 489, 507, 511, 513, 525, 600, 641n, 643
- Royal Corps of Signals, 645
- Royal Engineers, 429–32, 435
- Royal Field Artillery (1914–18), 2
- Royal Navy, 13, 99, 102, 135, 427
- Royal Regt of Artillery (1914–18), 1
- Special Air Service, 449
British Troops in Egypt, Headquarters, 174–5, 429
Broadway, Capt T. G., 598
Brown, L-Bdr A. D., 243
Brown, Capt B. H., 666n
Brown, L-Bdr C. V., 191
Brown, Bdr H. R., 574
Brown, 2 Lt J. C., 60, 64, 128
Brown, Gnr K. D., 665
Brown, Sgt L. J. D., 574n
Browne, Gnr F. R., 90n
Browne, Gnr K., 505n
Bryden, Maj W. A., 686n
Buchanan, Sgt G. E., 271, 655
Buchanan, Sgt M. J., 141, 290
Bryant, Maj A. L., 331
Buck, Rev. F. H., 513
Bull, Maj M. A., 23n, 91, 102, 109, 112, 115, 134, 146, 152–3, 158, 163–4
Bunton, Gnr R. W., 48
Burden, Sgt E. W. R., 525
Burdon, R. M., 623n
Burge, Sgt S. C., 484n
Burg el Arab, 19, 371, 516–20
Burke, Sgt F. B., 598
Burlace, Bdr P. V., 532n
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Butcher, Maj E., 290, 318, 696
Bylray, 109
Byrne, J. R., 1, 3
Cade, Brig G. P., in Crete, 115, 117–19, 121, 129, 133, 136; in crusader campaign, 271–2; at Alamein, 388; in Italy, 522, 684, 690
Cairo, 8, 11, 16, 19, 21, 167, 172, 175–6, 178–9, 302, 307, 311, 371, 429, 433, 435, 514–15, 735n
Calcutta, HMS, 96
Calvert, S-Sgt L. H., 320
Cameron, Gnr V. A. B., 532n
Cameronia, 21
Cammell, 2 Lt D. H., 534
Campbell, Col T. C., 696n
Campion, Sgt H. J., 357
Canadian Forces—
- 1 AGRA, 650, 659
- 1 Corps, 638, 641, 646
- 1 Div, 639
- Fd Arty Regts, 587n, 644, 649
- Royal Dragoons, 643
Canal Zone, 167, 171, 173–5, 298, 302, 423
Canea, 103–6, 110, 116–17, 134, 154–5
Cantlon, L-Sgt W. F., 118
Capuzzo, Fort, 19, 189, 192, 194, 210, 235–6, 239, 247, 249, 285, 292
Capuzzo, Trigh, 196, 213, 215–16, 221, 223, 226, 240, 256–7, 261, 266, 296, 438
Cardno, L-Sgt J. D. W., 67n
Carew, Sgt C. P., 358
Carew, Maj E. H., 686n
Carlisle, HMS, 98, 102
Carmichael, L-Sgt W. E., 526
Carson, S-Sgt J. D., 656
Carson, Maj W. N., in Greece, 60, 63; in Crete, 108, 111, 125–6, 134, 150–1; on Ruweisat, 346; in Tunisia, 486, 488n, 491, 493n, 504; wounded in Italy, 623–4
Cartwright, Maj D. F. (RA), 225
Carty, Lt-Col D. A., 169, 297, 314n
Cassino, 520, 548–607, 641–6, 667, 673, 692, 699–701, 731, 736
Castelfrentano, 529, 533, 540, 544–8, 585
Castellina in Chianti, 619, 637
Castiglion Fiorentino, 610, 614n, 617
Catchpole, Maj S. F., 503, 694n, 697
Casale, 674–5, 680
Caughley, Maj A. M., 128, 155, 353, 394–5
Caughley, Maj J. E., 696
Causer, Gnr C. J., 623n
Cavanagh, Sgt D. E., 61
Castel Raimondo, 687–8, 691, 714
Celle, 673, 684
Cemetery Hill, 116, 126, 128, 134
Cerbaia, 621–3, 634
Cerreto, 584, 585
Cerreto d'Esi, 663, 687
Cesena, 659, 661–2, 687, 735
Cesenatico, 657n, 662
Chakdina, SS, 290
Champtaloup, Capt D. S., 636
Chance, Capt G. R., 248–9, 661
Channings, Gnr W. T., 39n
Chapman, Gnr A. S., 626
Charing Cross, 180, 313
Charlesworth, Gnr T. L., 142n
Chilton, Lt-Col F. O. (AIF), 58, 64
Chleta, Bir el, 195–6, 210, 213, 249, 329
Christian, Capt A. E., 424, 426
Christie, Capt M., 723
Christison, Gnr J. A., 673n
Churchill, Rt. Hon. Sir W., 355, 463, 550n, 637
City of London, 11
Clark, Lt-Col C., 429
Clark, L-Sgt D. S., 493n
Clark, Capt J. S., 60, 63, 65, 108, 137–8, 144, 146–7, 153
Clark, Gnr R. J., 626n
Clark, Sgt W. J., 43
Clarke, Capt R. M. (RA), 622
Clery, Gnr C. V., 456n
Clews, Sgt L. C., 46n
Clifton, Brig G. H., 257–8
Clifton Force, 81, 97
Close, Sgt M. H., 207
Clowes, Brig C. A. (AIF), 40, 57
Coleman, 2 Lt R. H., 726
Colpman, Lt A. T., 601
Composite Bn, 111–12, 124, 126, 134, 143, 145–6, 149, 151, 154 (See also Oakes Force)
Connell, John, 315
Conroy, Gnr T., 141n
Conway, Lt S., 347
Cook, Sgt A. L., 225n, 264
Cook, 2 Lt A. W., 237, 244–5
Cook, 2 Lt G. E., 604
Cook, Maj W. G., 23n, 83
Cooper, Capt E. F., 23n, 109
Cooper, Capt I., 737
Cooper, Sgt J. H., 272
Copland, Gnr A. J., 220
Corkill, Lt R. J., 649
Cornwell, Maj L. J., 313, 318, 319
Cossey, Sgt W. H., 409–10
Cosson, Gnr J. H., 46n
Costa Rica, 11
Cotignola, 693, 702
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Cowan, Sgt J. L., 276
Cowie, Capt G. R., 108, 153–4, 156, 158
Cox, Maj G. S. (Sir G.), 689n, 692
Craig, Gnr J. S., 316n
Craine, Gnr W. F. S., 626n
Crawford, Gnr G., 443n
Crawford-Smith (Crawford) Maj H. O., 269, 271
Creforce, 111, 123, 132
Creforce Headquarters, 105, 109, 166n
Crete, 64n, 96, 98–100, 102–6, 108–9, 117, 120, 130, 137, 141, 163–7, 170–1, 181, 220–1, 290, 309, 388, 606, 619, 657, 684n, 736, 739
Crompton, Gnr B. D., 63, 155, 156, 157
Crook, Gnr R. C., 456n
Cropper, Capt J. W., 92
Crossman, Gnr T. A., 623
Cruewell, Lt-Gen L., 236
CRUSADER campaign, 180–296, 300, 303, 307, 314, 315n, 386n
Cunningham, Lt-Gen Sir A., 195
Currie, Brig J. C. (9 Armd Bde), 377, 386, 388, 391, 394, 410–12, 414, 421, 477
Curry, Gnr B. R., 626n
Cutbush, Sgt W. J., 53, 416
Cutforth, L-Sgt E. E., 495
Cyprus, 424, 426, 432
Cyrenaica, 167, 180, 436–7
Daba, El, 18, 312
Dalgety, Bdr W. S., 495
Danby, Gnr A., 657n
Daniell, L-Bdr C. C., 505n
D'Arcy, Lt D. C., 389
Davies, Gnr R. V., 626n
Davies, L-Bdr W. F., 343–4
Davin, D. M., 166n
Davis, L-Bdr H. W., 586
Davis, Capt O. P., 727
Dawber, Gnr C., 726
Dawe, Lt-Col S. H., 184n, 357, 367, 435, 576n, 619
Dawnay, Capt J. (RA), 110, 116, 126, 128
Dean, Bdr B., 673n
Derrett, Sgt W. A., 358
de Schryver, 2 Lt J. M., 405, 408
Devis, 21
Devonshire, HMT, 8, 98
Dhomokos, 68–9, 71–2
Dhomokos Pass, 47, 67, 72–3
Dickens, L-Sgt L. G., 510
Dickey, Capt S. D. V., 565
Dill, Lt J. P., 126, 138–9, 144, 147, 150–1, 154
Dillon, Maj G. F. L., 696
Dilly, Sgt C. W., 392
Djebebina, 509
Djedeide Fortress, 302, 304–6, 309
Dobbs, Gnr W. H., 444
Dobson, Gnr G. R., 246
Doig, Capt R. T., 393, 396
Dolomore, Sgt J. B., 43, 131
Dominion Monarch, 738
Donaldson, Capt J. W., 650
Dorne, Sgt C. H., 458
Dorreen, Gnr I. W., 645
Dougan, L-Bdr N., 46n
Doughty, Gnr A. G., 673n
Douglas, Maj (RA), 444
Dow, L-Bdr W. G., 706
Downing, Capt (RA), 473, 532
Drinkwater, Sgt H. R., 65
Drummond, Maj R. G., 432, 434n, 435, 536, 554, 591, 607
Duda, Ed, 216, 222–3, 225, 229–30, 232–3, 235, 259–60, 267–8, 287–8, 291
Duff, Brig C. S. J., 7; commands 34 A-Tk Bty, 8; 7 A-Tk Regt, 17, 23n; in Greece, 21, 31, 78, 83–4, 86; returns to Egypt, 104; commands Artillery Training Regt, Maadi, 167; commands 4 Fd Regt in CRUSADER campaign, 184, 186, 190, 211–12, 215, 220, 224, 227–8, 234, 250–2, 279, 281–2; in Syria, 297; appointed CRA, 3 NZ Div, 308–9
Duff Force, 52
Duigan, Maj J. L., 98n, 110, 116, 128, 134, 138, 154, 161
Duignan, Maj C. V., 665
Duke of York, 738
Dunkirk, 10, 103
Dunlevy, Gnr W. J., 95n
Dunottar Castle, 519
Durban Castle, 738
Durham, L-Bdr J. B., 90
Dyson, Col R. H., 135, 604, 619, 736
Earl, Gnr T. H., 540
Eccleton, Capt J. H., 643
Eden, Rt. Hon. Sir A. (now Earl of Avon), 7
Edgar, Capt D. G., 529
Egypt, 7, 10, 11, 14–15, 24, 99, 100, 102–6, 109, 111, 157, 165, 167–8, 171, 173, 186, 305, 307, 312, 335, 380, 421, 424, 434, 513–14, 520, 736
Elasson, 29–30, 41, 47–8, 50, 52–6, 67–70, 97
Elevtherokhorion, 52, 69
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El Gubbi airfield, 289
Elliot, Gnr J. B., 532n
Elliott, Gnr H. H., 563
Ellis, Gnr T. N., 126n
Elsworth, Gnr H., 596
Empoli, 635, 636
Empress of Canada, 7
Enfidaville, 497–8, 500–1, 506, 509–10, 513
Ennis, L-Sgt D., 651
Euboea Is, 74, 79, 96
Fabriano, 663–4, 735
Fabbrica, 623
Faenza, 657, 669, 671, 673, 675, 677–80, 682, 684, 687, 691, 731, 735
Fagan, 2 Lt J. F., 236
Fano, 640–1, 735
Farquhar, Bdr G. E. J., 511
Farrer, Capt R. M., 648
Farthing, L-Sgt J. R., 715
Fenton, Sgt F. T., 100n
Ferguson, Gnr R. A. B., 563
Finlay, Gnr R. H., 388
Fisher, Maj F. M., 197, 201–4, 274, 329, 515, 525
Fitzgerald, L-Bdr A. E., 673n
Fitzgerald, Capt W. J., 5
Fiumicino R., 648, 652, 658
Fleet Air Arm, 107, 121
Florence, 613n, 619–22, 625, 627, 631–5, 637–8, 645, 669, 682, 694, 732, 734, 737
Foggia, 522, 548
Foley, Sgt W. J., 626
Fontanaccia R., 648–9
Fordyce, Capt G., 172
Forli, 662, 669, 678–9, 682, 687, 690, 735
Foubister, 2 Lt W., 249
Foum Tatahouine, 479
Fourka Pass, 67, 72–3
Fowler, Lt A. C., 53, 191
Fowler, Sgt N. X., 95n
Francis, Capt B. W., 118, 122, 146, 151–2
Franklin, Lt J. H., 64
Franks, Capt L., 650
Franks, L-Sgt N., 562n
Fraser, Lt-Col K. W., commands 5 Fd Regt, 9, 23n; in Greece, 41–2, 91; returns to Egypt, 104; in CRUSADER campaign, 184n, 244; taken prisoner, 245–6, 296
Fraser, Rt. Hon P., 593
Frechtling, Maj K., 595, 599
Freeman, Gnr P. A., 534
French, Capt C. N. B., 623, 630n
French Forces—
- 19 Bde, 507
- Expeditionary Corps, 509, 569, 638
- Free French Forces, 475, 479–80, 488n, 511
Freyberg, Lt-Gen Lord, GOC 2 NZEF, 7, 8, 11, 15; prepares for Greece, 20, 24; in Greece, 28, 44, 64, 68, 79, 85, 96; in Crete, 105–6, 134, 142, 156; discussions with Brig Miles, 168, 170, 172–3, 175, 179–82, 184; in Libya, 183; in CRUSADER campaign, 185, 187, 195, 200, 210, 216, 251, 261, 267–8, 275, 277–8, 281, 288; confers with Brig Weir, 303–4, 306; at Minqar Qaim, 314, 318, 323–4; wounded, 325; at Alamein, 355, 358, 360, 362, 369, 372–4, 377–8, 386, 388, 391; in Operation SUPERCHARGE, 402, 405, 412, 415–16; at El Agheila, 441, 443, 445; on to Tripoli, 453, 456, 458, 460; in Tunisia, 473, 475, 483, 503, 510; in Italy, 519, 550–1, 592, 627, 641, 665, 679, 682, 688–9, 692, 709, 711–13, 715–16, 730–1, 734, 737 Mentioned, 308
Fromenton, Gnr R. A., 54n
Frowen, Col J. H. (RA), 111
Fuka, 18, 180, 333, 416–18
Fulford, Sgt G. H., 574
Fullarton, Capt J. H., 452
Gabes, 477, 486–8, 513
Gaeta, Gulf of, 520, 550, 587
Gaiana Canal, 713, 715–18, 732
Galatas, 107–8, 110, 112, 116, 124–6, 128, 133, 137–9, 142–7, 150–5, 161n, 165, 220n
Gallagher, Lt C. V., 452
Gambettola, 658–9, 661
Gambut, 195, 211, 213
Gambut airfield, 210–11, 215
Gapes, Capt B. G., 279, 528
Gari R., 556, 564, 588
Gaskin, Gnr R. L., 39n
Gasr el-Arid, 196, 210–11
Gatteo, 658–9
Gauntlett, Bdr S. K., 448–9
Gay, L-Bdr K., 284
Gazala, 289, 292, 299–300, 309
Gazala Line, 293, 294–5
Gentry, Maj-Gen Sir W., 195, 373, 377, 696n
George, Maj A. (Indian Army), 738
Georgeoupolis, 132, 135
Gerard, Rt. Rev. G. V., 272
German Forces—
- 4 Air Fleet, 117
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- Africa Corps, 172, 197–8, 212, 215, 224, 228, 235–6, 238–9, 246, 249, 252, 256, 339, 443
- 10 Army, 692
- 90 Light Division, 332, 339, 512
- Luftwaffe, 28, 45, 47, 49, 67, 70, 77–9, 82, 95–6, 109, 113, 116, 121, 129, 135–8, 146–7, 155, 282, 420, 610, 653, 680
- 5 Mountain Div, 600n
- Panzer Army Africa, 360, 372
- 15 Panzer Div, 238, 259, 280, 285, 339, 438
- 21 Panzer Div, 247, 296, 323, 327
- 4 Parachute Div, 713
- Wehrmacht, 8, 17, 24, 79, 732
- Schrank Battle Group, 600n
Germany, 28, 728
Ghirba, Bir, 192, 193, 213
Gibbon, Maj ‘Stump’, 251
Gibson, WO II D., 736
Gibson, Capt N. McK. F., 118, 129, 146, 151–2, 165
Gilberd, Capt J. G., 9, 256
Gilbert, Brig H. E., in CRUSADER campaign, 184n; in Tunisia, 470, 475, 493; wins DSO, 580n; in Italy, 585n, 692
Gilbert, Capt L. de V., 495n, 543
Gilbert, Gnr M. L., 509
Gilchrist, Maj P., 372, 505n
Gilmer, Capt B. K., 89, 737
Glasgow, Col K. W. R., 169, 175; in CRUSADER campaign, 184n, 189, 287; commands 5 Fd Regt, 295, 297, 437; at Minqar Qaim, 324, 327, 329–31; at Alamein, 334, 349, 371; in Tunisia, 468, 474, 489n, 498n, 504, 513; assumes command Base Camp, 513
Glendinning, Gnr R. W., 338n
Glengyle, HMS, 96, 99, 102
Gloucester, HRH Duke of, 306
Godwin-Austen, Lt-Gen A. R. (Sir A.), 183, 187
Goeffic, Sgt H. L., 387
Goodwin, Gnr B., 633n
Goodwin, Gnr D. M., 400
Gordon, Lt A. B., 395
Gothic Line, 619, 638–40, 642, 644, 687
Gott, Lt-Gen W. H. E., 323
Graham, Cpl A., 524
Graham, Capt J. B., 329–30
Grant, Gnr C. A., 553
Graves, Lt B. B., 624
Gray, Brig J. R., 149, 161
Gray, L-Bdr W. (RA), 622
Graziani, Fd-Mshl, 18
Greece, campaign in, 20–1, 24–103, 110, 117, 155, 166–8, 170, 172–3, 176n, 178, 181, 220–1, 276, 290n, 298, 303, 308–9, 315, 423, 455, 470, 487, 518, 520, 523, 584, 619, 732
Greek Forces—
- 3 Mountain Bde, 643, 652
- 3 Fd Regt, 644
- 6 Regt, 124, 128
Green, Gnr F. J., 719n
Green, L-Sgt J. J., 426n
Green, Gnr R. V., 294n
Green, Brig V. C. (RA), 712
Greenwood, Gnr W. A., 598
Grey, Lt-Col (RA), 731
Grigg, Maj A. N., 244–6
Growden, Gnr T. L., 354
Guardiagrele, 529, 541, 543, 547
Gunn, 2 Lt A. D. J., 43
Gunn, Capt J. R. A., 60, 64
Guthrie, Gnr L. F., 724
Hacheim, Bir, 438
Halfaya Pass, 19, 194, 236, 238–9, 421, 437
Halford, Capt W., 298
Halke, L-Bdr G. T., 586
Hall, Gnr A. E., 492
Hall, Maj G. F. T., 258
Hall-Kenney, Maj J. H., 185, 210, 308, 356n, 398, 400, 406–8, 422, 669
Hamilton, Gnr M. R. T., 602
Hamma, El, 485–6
Hampson, Bdr G. J., 723
Hangman's Hill, 567, 571
Hanna, Lt-Col G. P., 60, 63, 355, 444, 475, 696, 706–7, 727
Harding, Maj A. F., 52, 100, 219–20, 505, 684n
Harding, Fd Mshl Sir J., 712
Harding, WO II L. A., 150
Hardy, Capt B., 147, 154, 158
Hare, Sgt J. C., 573
Harford, Sqn Ldr Rev. W., 686
Hargest, Brig J., 132, 142, 164, 238, 240–3, 245–6
Hargreaves, Gnr F. A., 542
Harper, Rev. A. C. K., 563
Harper, Sgt C. H., 73, 220
Harper, Capt J., 271–2
Harris, Sgt A. N., 450
Harrowell, Maj E. S., 495, 696
Hart Detachment, 80–1, 83–4
Hart, Gnr M. K., 579
Harvey, Lt A. T., 590, 641
Haseiat, El, 439, 448, 514
Haste, Gnr R. V., 650
Haslett, Maj G. L., 509, 583
Hassett, Capt R. D. P., 694n
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Hastie, Sgt W. R., 406, 408
Havock, HMS, 99, 102
Hawkins, Bdr R. J., 197
Hawthorne, Gnr A. R., 596n
Hay, Lt B. M., 23n
Hayes, Lt-Col H. A. (RA), 731
Hayman, Gnr P. A., 426
Healey, Sgt J. M., 573–4
Heenay, Gnr J., 294n
Helean, Maj W. B., 600
Heliopolis, 17, 436
Hellas, 21, 24
Helwan Camp, 11, 17, 19–21, 165, 167, 173, 176, 516
Henderson, L-Bdr J. H., 273
Henderson, Gnr R., 688
Henry, Gnr I. H., 624
Henton, Maj E. I., 686n, 696
Herrick, 2 Lt R. S., 150
Herries, Gnr E. W., 621
Hill, 2 Lt M. C., 73, 190, 212, 220
Hill, Sgt N. H. R., 150–1
Hill, Sgt W. A., 693
Hill, L-Sgt W. R. A., 482n
Hitchcock, Gnr J. T., 633n
Hitchen, S-Sgt M. K., 400
Hitchings, Bdr T., 64n
Hitchon, Gnr W. E., 636n
Hoare, 2 Lt H. R., 325
Hobbs, WO II H. S., 670
Hobbs, Lt-Col W. P. (RA), 511
Hodge, Capt J. G., 282
Hodgetts, Gnr W. G., 100n
Hodgkinson, Gnr W. W., 623n
Holland, Maj A. J., 170
Hollis, Maj R. A. C., 574, 627
Hollis, L-Sgt R. J. H., 562
Holman, Gnr R. C., 497n
Holt, Lt D. L., 350–1, 396, 486, 487n
Hooper, Gnr W. W., 347n
Hopu Hopu, 4, 11
Horrocks, Capt J. B., 674–5
Hotspur, HMS, 163
Hove Dump, 584–6, 592n
Hughes, S-Sgt E. W., 440
Hughes, Gnr R. H., 532n
Hulme, Gnr N., 316n
Hume, Capt H. R., 271
Hume, 2 Lt L. H., 132
Humphries, Gnr H. A., 557
Hutchins, Gnr F. W. G., 220
Hutchinson, Sgt T. M., 266
Hynes, Gnr A. D., 243
Idice, R., 715, 718–20, 732
Iesi, 638, 640
Ikingi Maryut, 174, 518
Indian Forces—
- 4 Div, 181–2, 501, 506, 546, 551, 575
- 8 Div, 523, 701 to Div, 671, 673, 677
- 43 (Gurkha) Lorried Inf Bde, 715, 720n, 724
- Punjab Rifles, 523
Indrapoera, 423
Inferno Track, 581, 583–4, 589, 592
Ingham, L-Bdr G. T. W., 142n
Inglis, Maj-Gen L. M., 161–2, 228–9, 252, 279, 328–9, 339
Isernia, 579, 584, 591
Ismailia, 171, 174–5
Isonzo R., 729–30
Italian Forces—
- Ariete Armoured Div, 264, 309, 336–7
Italy, 17, 243n, 246, 290n, 309, 500; campaign in, 515–738
Jackal, HMS, 163
Jackson, Gnr, 272
Jackson, WO II R. E., 477
James, L-Bdr H. W., 510
Jamieson, Capt A. S., 254, 262
Jantzen, 290n
Japan, 737–8
Jardine, Lt J. E., 367
Jayforce, 737–9
Jenkins, Maj A. V., 17, 53–4, 95
Jerusalem, 425–6, 429–3
Johns, Capt F. D., 474
Johnson, Lt C. N., 630n
Johnson, Bdr H. E., 145
Johnson, L-Sgt M. H., 563
Johnston, L-Bdr B. W., 165
Johnston, Capt I. T. Y., 162
Johnston, L-Sgt J. W., 709n
Johnston, Gnr M., 142n
Jones, Hon. F., 507
Jones, Lt-Col H. S., 83
Jones, Gnr W. J., 652
Jordan, Rt. Hon. W. J. (Sir W.), 688
Jordan Valley, 425, 427, 429–30
Joseph, Gnr T. L., 347n
Kabrit, 174, 176, 298, 302
Kairouan, 507, 513
Kalabaka, 41, 48–50
Kalamata, 99–101
Kandahar, HMS, 98, 102
Kaponga (Qattara) Box (Fortress A), 333–40, 353, 360, 370
Karatsos, 116, 125, 154
Katerini, 24–5, 28–31, 33, 36
Kavanagh, Sgt F. J., 341, 350–1
Kay, Maj (RA), 117
Keating, S-Sgt A. O., 495
Kelly, Gnr J., 64
Kenah, Sgt A. R., 573
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Kennedy, Bdr G. G. P., 560–1
Kennedy, Sgt J. A., 326n, 356n
Kensington, Lt-Col E. T., commands 1 Svy Tp, 13, 23n, 77; in CRUSADER campaign, 190, 266, 279, 282; commands 36 Svy Bty, 434; in Tunisia, 498n; commands 14 Lt AA Regt, 516n; in Italy, 525, 585n, 597, 615–16; leaves on furlough, 638n
Keppell, L-Sgt M. A., 578
Kerr, Sgt A. H., 573
Kesselring, Fd Mshl A., 729
Khalda, Bir, 315–16, 331
Khalkis, 78, 81, 95, 97–8
Khull, Bdr E. M., 153
Kidd, WO II K. M., 525
Kilmore, WO II C. A., 621
Kimberley, HMS, 99, 163
King, Bdr A. R., 482n
Kingston, HMS, 99
Kinzett, Gnr H. L., 534n
Kippenberger, Maj-Gen Sir H., 56, 111, 126, 143, 277n, 318, 373, 516n, 559, 688
Kirk, Maj G. C., 161
Kissel, Capt L. M., 105, 108, 126, 154
Knightsbridge (Battlefield), 438
Kokkinoplos, 34, 43–5
Korea, 739
Korinthia, 21–2
Kriekouki, 83, 96–7, 102
Kroupa, Sgt J. B., 142n
Kyle, WO II A. H., 150, 154
Laing, L-Bdr B., 542
Laing, WO II J. A., 393, 396
Laird, Gnr A. R., 534n
Laird, Gnr R. B., 142n
Lambourn, Lt-Col A. E., in Greece, 46, 98n; in Crete, 107; at Minqar Qaim, 317; in Italy, 576n, 581, 591, 619
Lamia, 25, 67, 70, 72–5, 77, 81
Lamone R., 669, 671, 675, 680
Lampson, Sir M. (Lord Killearn), British Ambassador in Egypt, 8
Lanciano, 542–3, 547–8
Langevad, Maj W., 9, 738
Larisa, 24–5, 48, 50, 54–5, 57–9, 64, 66–8
Latham, Brig H. B., 277
Latta, Lt G. C., 328
Laugesen, Capt N. W., 23n, 279
Laurenson, Lt I. G., 351
Lawrence, T. E., 425
Laybourne-Smith, Capt G. (AIF), 146, 161
Leander, HMS, 169
Leclerc, Gen J., 480
Lee, Brig E. A. (AIF), 72
Lee, Gnr F. W., 575
Lee Force, 68, 72
Leese, Lt-Gen Sir O., 373, 646
Leggat, Lt-Col J., 121
Lennane, Gnr W. M., 626n
Lepine, Sgt D. J., 92
Letitia, 519
Levy, Maj P. B., 86–7, 90, 191, 227, 271, 276
Lewis, Lt-Col E. G., 53
Lewis, Maj H. M., 48–50, 107, 111, 143, 147
Leyland, Gnr W. A., 338n
Libya, 19, 167, 185–6, 309, 357, 380
Lichtwark, Gnr J. W., 64n
Lichtwark, L-Bdr R. J., 64, 599
Liggins, L-Sgt W. D., 674–5
Lindsay, WO II H. C., 283
Liri R., 555, 595, 607
Liri Valley, 555n, 556, 558, 559, 564, 585, 588–9, 593, 603, 606–7
Livingston, 2 Lt J., 737n
Llangibby Castle, 519
Llewellyn, S. P., 379n
Loehr, Gen, 117
Logan, Sgt A. S., 493
Lombardy, Plain of, 648, 693
Longman, Gnr E. W., 484n
Longmore, Capt K. A., 58
Longos, 67, 79, 87
Long Range Desert Group, 8n, 185n
Louden, Gnr E. T., 646
Loughnan, Bdr I. H., 262, 269–70
Loughnan, R. J., 666n
Louisson, Gnr C. L., 73n
Louisson, Capt N. M., 411
Low, Maj T., 96
Lucera, 521–2
Luks, L-Bdr E. A., 71
Lumsden, Lt-Gen H., 355
Lund, Maj W. D., 232, 288, 696
Luscombe, Sgt F. H., 598
Lydster, Sgt N. R., 100n
Lynn, Gnr J. F., 347n
Lyon, Sgmn L. A., 709n
Mcalpine, Bdr E. J., 347n
McBride, Lt R. R. W., 222
McCardle, Gnr A. P., 674
McCarthy, Gnr D., 598
McCarthy, Sgt W. F., 36, 128
McClelland, Maj A. V., 249
McCliskie, Capt P. K., 674, 691
McCluskey, Lt F. H., 277
McClymont, W. G., 27n
McConnell, Lt B. A., 23n
McCowan, Bdr H. W., 271
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McCredie, Maj J. M. D., 615
McDonagh, Capt W. G., 111, 126
McDonald, Sgt D. G., 526
McDonald, Gnr I. H., 118
McElroy, Lt-Col H. M., 129
McGillivray, Gnr G. D., 300n
McGowan, L-Sgt N. J., 684
McGregor, Gnr D., 636n
McGuire, Gnr G. D., 567
Macindoe, Maj R. K. G., 686n, 712
McIntyre, Sgt H. K., 43
McIntyre, Sgt J. B., 563–4
McIntyre, Brig ‘Mad’ (RA), 473
- ‘Mac Troop’ (RA), 473, 476, 481, 488–9, 491, 493, 501, 511, 532
McIntyre, Capt P., 8n
McIntyre, Sgt T. A. A., 453
Mackay, Maj-Gen I. G. (AIF), 72
Mackay, Gnr N., 54n
MacKay, Capt A. F., 603, 613, 651–2, 659
McKay, Bdr D. H., 410
McKay, Lt-Col L. N., 23n; in crusader campaign, 200, 209, 219; at Wadi Matratin, 444
MacKechnie, Gnr I. A., 498n
McKechnie, Lt A. C., 356n, 357
Mackenzie, Gnr ‘Butch’, 392n
Mackenzie, Sgt D. G., 279n
McKenzie, Sgt D., 652n
McKenzie, L-Bdr N. G., 100
McKenzie, Maj R. P. H. (RA), 258–9
McKinna, Gnr P. H., 597
McKinnon, Maj-Gen W. S., 686
McKnight, Sgt N. L., 624
McLaren, L-Bdr H. J., 269
MacLean, Maj G., 126, 133–4, 138–9, 147, 149, 220
McLeay, Sgt K. A., 119–20, 133, 136, 290
McMillan, Gnr D., 338n
McMillan, Gnr J., 54n
McNaught, Lt-Col G. J., 200–4
McSkimming, Capt J. W., 600, 683
McWha, Lt-Col F. D., 615
Maadi Camp, 8, 11, 16–18, 19n, 20, 167, 169–70, 173, 175–6, 179–80, 298–9, 301–2, 314n, 347, 355, 360, 371, 375, 380, 423–4, 437n, 511n, 514–15, 591, 667
Ma'an, 424–6
Macky, Lt-Col N. L., 38–40, 58, 62n
Maffey, Sgt H. G. E., 220
Mahfouz Camp, 20–1, 173, 178
Maiella Massif, 544–5, 551
Maleme, 105–7, 112–13, 115–17, 123, 129, 131–5, 137, 139–40, 142, 165, 338, 684n
Maleme airfield, 104, 112–13, 116–18, 123–4, 129–34, 136–7, 140, 142, 155–6
Malta, 8, 372, 520
Manson, Gnr E. S., 409
Mantle, Sgt P. I., 321
Marbeck, Maj A., 505n
Marble Arch, 448
Marecchia R., 648
Mareth, 479, 489
Mareth Line, 468, 477–8, 513
Markopoulon, 98–9
Marlowe, Rev. O. R., 694n
Marsa Brega, 440, 449
Marshall, Sgt D. B., 338n
Marshall, Bdr F. S., 100, 276
Marshall, Gnr H., 118
Martin, Sgt J. O., 601
Martin, Gnr O. C., 534n
Masefield, 2 Lt J. V., 270
Mason, W. W., 290n
Massa Lombarda, 708–9, 714, 732
Masters, WO I C. S., 283
Masters, Gnr H. L. G., 687
Matapan, Cape, Battle of, 22
Mathews, Gnr S. L., 244
Mathieson, Sgt H. F., 571
Matmata Hills, 482
Matratin, Wadi, 441, 447–8
Mauretania, 14
Mawson, Capt K. J., 427
Maxwell, Lt-Col E. H. L., 627, 630n, 737
Maxwell, Lt W. P., 590
Mears, Capt I. D., 606
Medenine, 467–8, 470–1, 473, 477, 513–14, 580n, 692
Melone, 529, 532
Melville, Sgt A. E., 671
Mena, 178, 311, 517
Menastir, 189, 235–8, 240, 246–7, 285, 291
Meneksos Pass, 54–7
Menendez, Lt R. R., 590
Mercer, Bdr F., 727
Mersa Matruh, 17, 180, 182, 298n, 300, 309, 312–15, 333, 419–20, 422, 443
Merteba, Wadi, 485, 488n
Mestre, 726–7, 735
Metameur, 471, 475–6
Middle East Command, 429
Middle East Forces, GHQ, 171
Miles, Bdr F., 683n
Miles, Brig R., CRA, 5–7, 23n; commands 2 NZEF (UK), 10–11; Maadi Camp, 16–17, 20; to Greece, 21; in Greek campaign, 24–5, 27–8, 30, 33, 47, 54–7, 67–8, 77–8, 80–1, 83, 85–6, 90–2, 96; in page 784 Crete, 102; in Egypt, 105–6, 164, 167–8, 170–3, 175–6, 179–82; receives Greek MC, 176; in crusader campaign, 184, 186–7, 195, 216–17, 221, 223, 234, 250–1, 261–2, 267–8, 272–3; his capture, 275; 277n; tribute to, 296; dies in Spain, 519
Miles, Gnr S. E., 683n
Miles, Gnr W. A., 683
Miller, Bdr C. H., 659
Miller, Gnr L., 562n
Mills, Gnr N. B., 338n
Milne, Gnr C. V., 563
Milne, Sgt R. A., 602, 604
Minqar Qaim, 314–15, 317, 320–1, 324–6, 331–2, 334n, 355, 420
Mitchell, Brig J. M., 86; commands 7 Anti-Tank Regt, 297; in Syria, 312; at Minqar Qaim, 325n; at Alamein, 352; in Operation supercharge, 418–19; at Wadi Matratin, 445; at Nofilia, 451; in Tunisia, 472; in Italy, 665n, 684; appointed 2 i/c Maadi Base Camp, 667, 669
Mitchell, Maj N. B., 226, 229, 320, 329–30
Miteiriya Ridge, 373–5, 386–92, 394–7, 402, 405, 412, 421, 657
Mobile Naval Base Defence Organisation, Royal Marines, 107, 121
Moffat, Capt R. D. J. C., 585, 694n
Moir, Capt J. I., 193
Moir, S-Sgt T., 165
Molloy, Capt J. T., 201–4, 254
Molos, 25, 67–9, 74–6, 78–84, 86–7, 89–91, 94–6, 98, 170, 303, 315
Monaghan, Capt A. E., 356n
Monfalcone, 728
Montaquila, 581, 592n
Monte Cairo, 553, 556, 585, 592–3, 606
Monte Camurcina, 610, 614–16
Montecassino (Monastery Hill), 553–4, 556–7, 559, 567, 569, 572, 579, 586–9, 593, 739
Monte Cifalco, 587, 589
Monte Lignano, 610–11, 613–16, 617n
Monte Porchia, 553, 557, 573, 588
Monte Trocchio, 553–5, 557, 562, 564, 573, 578–9, 605, 607
Montgomery, Fd Mshl Viscount, 355, 356n, 371, 374, 463–4, 483, 489
Montone R., 669–70
Moodie, Lt-Col J. W., 187, 189, 191, 460, 504
Moon, Maj N. C., 108
Moor, Lt-Col R. J., 239
Moore, Gnr T. M., 562n
Morpeth, Capt G. B., 406, 583
Mortland, Sgt J. P., 573, 575
Moss, 2 Lt B. C. H., 597n
Mossong, Capt L., 11
Mreir, Deir el, 336–9, 348, 350–1, 353, 357
Muhafid, Deir el, 340, 359–60, 368–9
Muirhead, Maj J. C., 202, 503–5
Mullin, L-Sgt E. J., 707
Mullins, Capt F. H., 694n
Munassib, Deir el, 333, 336, 340, 360, 364
Murphy, Gnr C. F., 197
Murray, L-Sgt R. D., 531
Murray Hill, 147, 149
Musaid, 235, 239–40
Myers, Capt K. B., 523, 579
Napier, HMS, 165
Naples, 520, 553, 561, 583, 738
Naqb Ashtar, 426–7, 429
Nathan, Maj E. C. W., 283–4, 457, 475, 504n, 591, 625
Nathan, Capt M. J., 108
Natrun, Wadi, 21, 311, 372, 519
Naylor, Lt J. L., 590
Neale, Lt J. W., 23n, 44
Nelson, Maj G. W., 423, 426, 429
Nevins, Gnr G. F., 272
Newman, Gnr G. H., 450
New Zealand Box, 358, 370, 372
2 NZEF Echelons—
- 1st Echelon, 4, 7, 9, 16, 18, 514, 695–6
- 2nd Echelon, 4, 8, 9, 10, 21, 104, 125, 168, 514, 695–6
- 3rd Echelon, 4, 14, 16, 514, 695–6
New Zealand Forces—
- 1 NZEF, 3, 5
- 2 NZEF, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 434
- 2 NZEF (UK), 8, 10
- New Zealand Corps, 479–81, 483, 485–6, 488n, 551, 556, 575, 580, 583n
- 3 NZ Div, 309, 685, 686n, 712
Army Service Corps—
- NZ ASC, 4, 93, 105, 107–9, 125–6, 134, 145, 150, 163–4, 168–9, 171, 175–6, 183, 287, 476, 653
- Div Ammunition Coy, 4, 92, 108, 262, 379
- Div Petrol Coy, 111, 125, 128, 137–9, 144–5, 147, 149–51
- Div Supply Coy, 111–12, 125, 137–9, 143, 147
- RMT Coy, 107, 111, 125–6, 137–8, 142–3, 147, 151
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Artillery—
- NZ Artillery, 1 NZEF, 1–3, 6, 7
- Div Arty HQ, formation of, 3, 8–9, 20; in Greece, 71n, 81; in Crete, 104, 109; training in Egypt, 182; in crusader campaign, 221, 229, 257, 264, 267, 286–7, 296; in combined operations training in Egypt, 298; in Syria, 302, 306; at Minqar Qaim, 314n, 318, 325n; at Alamein, 362, 371, 375, 380, 386; in advance to Tripoli, 439, 440n, 467; in Tunisia, 468, 475–7, 480–2, 492, 494–7, 513; at Burg el Arab, 517–18; in Italy, 521–3, 531, 540, 545–6, 549n, 556, 564, 579, 587n, 589–91, 592n, 600, 605, 606n, 607–8, 610, 612–15, 617n, 619, 623, 635, 638, 652, 662–3, 669, 675, 679–80, 685, 687, 691, 694n, 697, 709, 715–16, 721–2, 737n
  - Mentioned, 21, 520n
- 7 Anti-Tank Regt (formerly 2nd), its formation, 4–5; in Egypt, 8–9, 17, 20–2; Lt-Col Duff commands, 8, 23n; in Greece, 27, 58, 61, 68, 71, 74, 77–9, 81, 83, 88, 98–9, 101; in Crete, 104–5, 107, 109–10; returns to Egypt, 167, 173–4, 178–9, 182; Lt-Col Oakes commands, 184n; in crusader campaign, 185–6, 213, 222, 256, 260, 267, 290, 296; in Syria, 297–8, 306–8, 310; at Minqar Qaim, 312, 318, 325n, 332n; at Alamein, 334, 359, 362n, 364–5, 371, 380–1, 397; in Operation supercharge, 409, 418, 421; in advance to Tripoli, 438, 441, 447n, 449, 451, 461–2, 464, 467; in Tunisia, 471–2, 505n, 514; in Italy, 518, 520n, 522, 539, 548, 549n, 564–5, 567n, 576n, 580, 591, 593, 600, 606n, 608–9, 619, 631, 633n, 635, 641, 643n, 663, 665–7, 673, 678, 682, 684, 686–7, 689–90, 693, 696, 714, 717n, 727, 733–4, 736–7
  - Mentioned, 13
- 31 A-Tk Bty, 8; in Egypt, 20, 22; in Greece, 27, 30, 46, 68, 72, 74, 85, 88–9, 92–3, 100; returns to Egypt, 179, 182; in crusader campaign, 211–12, 219–20, 224, 227, 233, 271, 276, 286; in Syria, 310; at Minqar Qaim, 313, 315n, 316n, 318, 322, 326, 328; at Alamein, 335, 338, 343–4, 350–1, 356, 367, 381, 386, 389, 391, 392n; in Operation supercharge, 409, 418; in advance to Tripoli, 451, 462, 467; in Tunisia, 471, 489, 494; in Egypt, 516–18; in Italy, 536, 541–2, 548, 577, 595, 599–600, 608–9, 623n, 626, 632, 641, 643, 648, 666, 684, 689, 712, 720, 728–9
  - Mentioned, 522
- 32 A-Tk Bty, 8; in Egypt, 20, 22; in Greece, 27, 34, 44–5, 68, 74, 84; returns to Egypt, 174, 179, 182; in crusader campaign, 194, 235, 238–9, 249, 286; combined operations training in Egypt, 299–300; at Minqar Qaim, 315, 319, 321, 330–2; at Alamein, 334–6, 338, 341–2, 350, 352, 357–8, 367, 381, 389, 392, 396; in Operation supercharge, 409, 416–17; in advance to Tripoli, 437n, 444, 446, 450–1, 462, 467; in Tunisia, 471, 485–6, 505, 509; in Italy, 522, 540, 576–7, 585, 590, 609, 625, 635, 666, 671, 673, 684, 689, 703, 720
  - Mentioned, 516, 518
- 33 A-Tk Bty, 13; in Egypt, 16, 18, 19n, 20, 22; in Greece, 27, 55, 57, 68–9, 71–2, 74, 81, 84, 94; training in Egypt, 176, 179, 183; in crusader campaign, 198–9, 200, 209, 219, 253, 255, 259, 262; in Syria, 310; at Minqar Qaim, 315, 319, 328–9; at Alamein, 333n, 335–6, 342, 353, 356, 367, 381, 390, 395; in Operation supercharge, 402, 420; in advance to Tripoli, 437n, 441, 443–4, 462; in Tunisia, 471, 477, 482, 485; in Italy, 526, 541–2, 548, 572, 577, 583, 590, 608–9, 624, 626, 630, 635, 641, 657, 661, 666, 689, 703, 720, 722
- 34 A-Tk Bty, in Egypt, 8, 16–18, 20, 22; in Greece, 25, 27, 33, 52–3, 68–9, 71, 74, 79, 81, 94–5, 97–8, 100; training in Egypt, 174, 178–9, 182, 184; in crusader campaign, 185, 191, 210–11, 219, 232, 235, 237, 256, 288; at Alamein, 338, 356–7, 361–2, 368, 396; in Operation supercharge, 398, 405, 408–9, 413, 416n, 420, 422; in advance to Tripoli, 444–5, 449, 453, 455, 458–60; in page 786 Tunisia, 471, 477, 487, 489, 493, 495, 498, 500, 511n; in Italy, 526, 541, 548, 565, 567, 577, 585, 601, 609, 626n, 635–6, 643n, 652, 656–7, 666, 669
  - Mentioned, 307, 308, 312, 517
- 39 Hvy Mortar Bty (originally 35, renumbered 34 Bty, Nov 1944), in Italy, 590–2, 600, 609–10, 620–1, 625, 630, 633, 635–6, 660; redesignated 34 Bty, 666, 678–9, 682–4, 691, 698–9, 701–2, 706–7, 720, 722, 724, 727, 729, 733–4, 737
- 5 Survey Troop, 666, 690, 714, 717n, 733n
- 4 Fd Regt, its formation, 4–5; in Egypt, 7–9, 16–17, 19–21; Lt-Col Parkinson commands, 23n; in Greece, 24–5, 27, 31, 33, 41, 48, 50, 60, 63–4, 67, 71n, 74, 77, 79–80, 87, 90–4, 98, 100–1; in Crete, 102, 104–5, 108–9, 111, 125, 128, 135, 137–9, 141–3, 145, 147, 149–51, 154, 162–6; returns to Egypt, 171, 173, 177–8, 180; in Libya, 182–3; Lt-Col Duff commands, 184; in crusader campaign, 185–7, 189–91, 210–12, 217, 221, 224, 232–4, 250–2, 258, 260, 264, 276, 279–81, 283–4, 286, 296; in Syria, 297, 298n, 299, 308, 310; Lt-Col Queree commands, 309; at Minqar Qaim, 312–13, 316n, 317–18, 322–3, 326–7, 332; Lt-Col Stewart commands, 365; at Alamein, 334–6, 339–40, 346–7, 349, 353–4, 356n, 357–61, 363, 367–71, 374–5, 377–8, 380–1, 383–9, 391, 393–4, 396–7; in Operation supercharge, 401–3, 411–15, 417–21; in advance to Tripoli, 437–8, 453, 455–7, 459–60, 462, 466–7; in Tunisia, 468, 470–1, 474–7, 479–81, 484–5, 487–9, 491–8, 500–1, 503–4, 506–7, 509, 511–14; in Italy, 522–5, 527–9, 532–4, 536–7, 540–3, 548, 549n, 553, 555–7, 559, 562–4, 569–70, 572, 574, 578–80, 584–9, 592n, 593, 595–7, 599, 601–5, 606n, 608, 610, 612–15, 617, 619–21, 624–5, 629, 631–4, 636, 639–41, 643, 645–6, 651, 654–5, 657, 659, 663, 669–71, 675, 677–9, 682, 684n, 686–7, 689, 691, 693, 695–6, 699, 703, 705–6, 708–9, 711, 713–16, 718–20, 722, 724–9, 733–4, 736–7
  - Mentioned, 423, 434, 515, 516, 517, 520n
- 25 Bty, 5; in Egypt, 20, 22; in Greece, 25, 31, 41, 48–50, 67, 74, 94; returns to Egypt, 178; in crusader campaign, 189–90, 211–12, 215, 251, 258, 260, 266–7, 279–80; in Egypt, 313; at Alamein, 346, 371, 393–4, 396; in Operation supercharge, 402, 411, 413; Maj Stevens-Jordan commands, 434; advance to Tripoli, 437, 460; in Tunisia, 482, 488, 504, 507, 509–10; in Italy, 525, 540, 559–62, 570, 588, 603–4, 607, 615, 620, 655, 710, 712–14, 725–7, 729, 737–8
- 26 Bty, 5; in Egypt, 20, 22; in Greece, 25, 33, 41, 57–9, 63, 66, 68, 74, 94; returns to Egypt, 178; in crusader campaign, 190, 205, 211–12, 221, 224, 251–2, 258, 280–1, 285; at Minqar Qaim, 316n; at Alamein, 334, 360, 394; in Operation supercharge, 411, 413; in advance to Tripoli, 446, 453, 455, 459–60; in Tunisia, 470, 474, 477, 488, 496–8, 504, 510; in Italy, 532, 542, 544, 553–5, 559–61, 570, 584, 589, 596, 603–4, 610, 612, 615, 624, 629, 651, 659, 709, 713, 726–7, 729, 737n
- 46 Bty, in Egypt, 178; in crusader campaign, 190, 211, 215, 224, 227–8, 252, 269, 279, 282, 371; in Operation supercharge, 411, 413; in advance to Tripoli, 444, 450, 455, 460; in Tunisia, 471, 474–5, 482, 488, 495, 510; in Italy, 522, 525, 527–9, 534, 536, 539, 542, 551, 560–1, 563–4, 571, 584, 586–8, 596, 599, 601–2, 604, 615, 619, 622, 627, 629, 632
- 5 Fd Regt, its formation, 4–5; in Egypt, 8–10, 20–2; Lt-Col Fraser commands, 23n; in Greece, 27, 31, 33–4, 38, 41–4, 55, 57–8, 60, 64, 66, 68, 71n, 74, 77–8, 81, 85–6, 88–9, 91–3, 95, 98, 101; in Crete, 102–5, 107–9, 111, 122, 125–6, 128, 137, 143–4, 146–7, 151–7, 163–6; returns to Egypt, 171, 173, 176, 178, 180, 182, 184n; in crusader campaign, 192–4, 235, 237–40, 243–4, 246–7, 291, 294, 296; Lt-Col Glasgow commands, 295; in Syria, 297, 299–302, 305–6, 310; at Minqar Qaim, 312, 317, 321–2, 325, 327, page 787 330–1, 332n; Lt-Col Sprosen commands, 375; at Alamein, 334, 336, 338–40, 342, 347, 349, 353, 355, 357–8, 361, 363–4, 368–71, 377, 380–1, 383–6, 388, 395–7; in Operation supercharge, 401, 403, 408, 414–17, 421; Lt-Col Glasgow commands, 437n; in advance to Tripoli, 441, 443–5, 448–50, 461, 467; in Tunisia, 468, 470–1, 474, 476, 481, 483–4, 486–7, 489, 491–2, 498, 501, 503–5, 507, 509, 512–13; in Italy, 515–17, 519, 520n, 522–5, 528, 533–4, 536–7, 539–40, 543, 548, 549n, 551n, 553, 555–7, 560, 562, 569–70, 574, 576, 579, 580n, 583–6, 593, 595, 597, 599–606, 610, 612–17, 619–23, 625, 629, 631–4, 636, 638n, 639–40, 642–6, 649–52, 655, 657–9, 662n, 663–4, 669–71, 674, 677–80, 682–3, 684n, 686–9, 691, 696, 698–9, 703. 705–6, 708–9, 711, 714–15, 717–19, 720n, 721–3, 727, 728n, 733–8
- 27 Bty, in Egypt, 22; in Greece, 42–3, 55, 68, 74; in Crete, 103, 110, 115n, 122, 129, 132–3, 135, 137, 139, 141–2, 146; returns to Egypt, 178; in crusader campaign, 194, 235–6, 238, 247, 285, 291, 294–5; in Egypt, 299–300; at Minqar Qaim, 315, 317, 331; at Alamein, 349, 374; in Operation supercharge, 417; in Tunisia, 498, 508–9; in Italy, 523, 528, 563, 574n, 583, 601–2, 615–16, 623, 629–31, 652, 656, 677–8, 683n, 686, 699, 702–3, 705, 714–15, 719, 730, 734
- 28 Bty, in Egypt, 22; in Greece, 31, 42–3, 55, 68, 74; in Crete, 110, 158; returns to Egypt, 178; in crusader campaign, 193, 237, 247, 285, 291, 294–5; in Egypt, 300; at Minqar Qaim, 325; at Alamein, 335, 340, 353; in advance to Tripoli, 444, 448, 466; in Tunisia, 498, 503, 505, 508–9; in Italy, 523, 534, 555, 583, 615, 617n, 623, 630, 652, 678, 683n, 699, 703, 723
- 47 Bty, in Egypt, 178; in crusader campaign, 192–3, 196, 213, 216–17, 219, 223, 230, 255, 259, 264, 268–9, 271–3, 275, 287; in Egypt, 299–300; in Syria, 306; at Alamein, 388; in advance to Tripoli, 444, 447n; in Tunisia, 479, 498, 503–5, 507–9; in Italy, 523, 525, 548, 553, 555, 559, 563, 583, 595–7, 601, 603, 615, 630, 645, 648, 656, 678, 699, 703, 705, 707, 728
- Mentioned, 514
- 6 Fd Regt, its formation, 4–5, 11–13; in Egypt, 16, 18, 21–2, 23n; in Greece, 27, 30–1, 45, 47, 68, 70, 71n, 74, 77, 79–84, 86–8, 90–3, 95, 98, 100–1; in Crete, 104, 107, 109; returns to Egypt, 167, 173, 176, 178, 180, 183; Lt- Col Weir commands, 184n; in crusader campaign, 185, 196, 198–9, 209, 216–17, 219, 221, 225–6, 230, 232, 234, 250–2, 254–5, 258–64, 267–9, 274–5, 278–9, 286–8, 291, 296; Lt-Col Walter commands, 297; in Syria, 298–9, 304, 306, 309–10; at Minqar Qaim, 312–13, 315, 317–18, 322–3, 329–30, 332n; at Alamein, 334–6, 338–9, 342, 345–7, 350, 352–4, 357, 361–4, 368–70, 377, 380–1, 383–6, 389, 393–4, 396–7; in Operation supercharge, 401–3, 412, 415–16, 419–21; in advance to Tripoli, 437n, 438, 446, 447n, 451–2, 455–6, 461–2, 467; in Tunisia, 471, 475–6, 479–81, 483–7, 489, 491–2, 498, 500–1, 503–4, 505n, 507, 509–10, 512; in Italy, 516, 518, 520n, 522, 524, 528–9, 531–3, 536–7, 539–40, 542–4, 548, 549n, 553, 560, 562–3, 567, 569, 574, 579, 580n, 585–8, 590, 592n, 593, 595, 597–606, 610, 612, 614–17, 622–3, 625, 629–32, 634, 636, 638n, 639–40, 642–6, 650–2, 655, 659, 669–71, 673–4, 677–9, 682, 684n, 686n, 687–8, 690–1, 693, 696, 698, 703, 705–6, 708–9, 714–15, 717–18, 720n, 721–7, 733–4, 737
- 29 Bty, in Egypt, 22; in Greece, 74, 82, 86; returns to Egypt, 178; in crusader campaign, 197–200, 203–4, 217, 254, 259, 261–2, 268–9, 272, 276, 287; at Alamein, 361–3, 389, 394; in advance to Tripoli, 452, 457; in Tunisia, 486; in Italy, 542, 553, 571, 585, 595–9, 603, 610, 614, 630n, 655, 706
- 30 Bty, in Egypt, 22; in Greece, 74, 77, 88; at Almaza, 167; in crusader campaign, 199–200, 205–6, 208, 217, 254–5, 259, 261, page 788 268, 271–4; at Minqar Qaim, 317, 322; at Alamein, 358, 361, 394; in advance to Tripoli, 441; in Tunisia, 473, 479, 490, 498, 510; in Italy, 574, 587–8, 598, 602–4, 614n, 63on, 723 Mentioned, 178, 299
- 48 Bty, in Egypt, 178; in CRUSADER campaign, 196, 199–200, 208–9, 216–17, 223, 225, 252, 255, 258–9, 264, 268, 272, 274–5, 278, 286; at Minqar Qaim, 313, 329; at Alamein, 335, 345, 363, 393–4; in Operation SUPERCHARGE, 401; in advance to Tripoli, 455n; in Tunisia, 505n, 509; in Italy, 531, 598, 603–4, 627, 630n, 715, 723
- 14 Lt AA Regt, its formation, 4, 168–70; in Egypt, 171, 173–5, 179, 182, 184n; in CRUSADER campaign, 185–6, 189, 213, 246, 262, 267, 286–8, 296; in Syria, 297–8, 303, 306, 310; at Minqar Qaim, 312–13, 314n, 329, 332n; at Alamein, 338–9, 359, 363, 369, 375, 378, 380–1, 384, 389, 393, 396–7; in Operation SUPERCHARGE, 416–21; Lt-Col Sprosen commands, 437n; in advance to Tripoli, 441, 447n, 448–9, 461, 464–5, 467; in Tunisia, 473, 476, 492n, 506, 514; in Egypt, 515–16, 518; in Italy, 52on, 521–2, 524–5, 532, 539, 546, 548, 549n, 564, 575, 580, 590, 592n, 606n, 607, 610, 619, 636, 641, 643, 653, 661, 663–5
- 41 Bty, in Egypt, 169, 174–5, 179, 182; in CRUSADER campaign, 190, 211, 213, 222, 224, 229; in Kabrit, 302; at Minqar Qaim, 315–16, 320, 326, 328; at Alamein, 334, 336, 338–9, 346, 359, 361, 369, 381n, 387, 394, 396; in Operation SUPERCHARGE, 401, 413, 418, 420; in advance to Tripoli, 437, 452, 455–7; in Tunisia, 473, 476, 483; in Egypt, 516; in Italy, 523, 525, 527–8, 536, 546, 548, 553, 556n, 572–3, 575n, 584, 599, 659, 661 Mentioned, 297, 298n, 310
- 42 Bty, in Egypt, 169, 174, 180, 182; in CRUSADER campaign, 186, 192, 235, 238, 243, 247–8, 291; exercises in Egypt, 299–301; in Syria, 310; at Minqar Qaim, 313, 316, 320–1, 327, 331; at Alamein, 334, 336, 338–9, 342, 346, 352, 359, 361, 369–70, 381n, 385, 394, 396; in Operation SUPERCHARGE, 401–2, 413, 417; in advance to Tripoli, 437, 441, 450–2, 467; in Tunisia, 473, 480, 486, 509; returns to Egypt, 516–17; in Italy, 537, 548, 571, 573, 595, 599, 650, 664
- 43 Bty, in Egypt, 169, 174–5, 180, 183; in CRUSADER campaign, 189, 200, 208–9, 222, 256, 278, 286, 288; at Kabrit, 302; in Syria, 310; at Minqar Qaim, 315, 320, 331; at Alamein, 334, 336, 340, 342, 346–7, 352, 359, 368, 370, 381n, 389, 394, 396; in Operation SUPERCHARGE, 401–2, 413, 420; in advance to Tripoli, 437n, 455, 462–3; in Tunisia, 473, 483, 489, 507; in Italy, 539, 546, 548, 556n, 557, 572–3, 583, 641, 643, 653, 655 Mentioned, 298n, 312, 313
- X Bty, 289, 295
- 36 Survey Bty, 4; in Egypt, 168; in Syria, 304n; in Middle East, 423–36; in advance to Tripoli, 440, 448, 462, 467; in Tunisia, 471, 480, 484, 489, 492, 504n, 507, 512, 514; in Italy, 520n, 521–2, 536, 549n, 554, 578, 591, 592n, 593, 595, 606n, 607, 611, 622–3, 637, 641, 655, 661, 663, 666–7 Mentioned, 518
- 1 Survey Tp, 4, 13; in Egypt, 16, 20–1, 23; in Greece, 31, 55, 69, 71n, 77, 80, 83, 96, 101; in Crete, 102, 104, 107, 109; training in Egypt, 173, 180, 182; in CRUSADER campaign, 185, 215n, 221, 229, 255, 282, 296; at Minqar Qaim, 314n, 324; at Alamein, 333, 338, 355, 372, 380–1, 394
- Mentioned, 310, 435
  - See also36 Survey Bty and, under 7 A-Tk Regt, 5 Survey Troop
- Artillery Training Regt, 167, 179, 576n
- 16 Fd Regt (Korea), 739n
- 32 Fd Regt (Arty Training Depot), 515
- Royal New Zealand Artillery (Regular Force), 4, 5
Infantry—
Headquarters 2 NZ Div, 132, 144, 171, 182, 185–7, 189, 210, 213, 215–16, 221–2, 250, 256–7, 262, page 789265, 278, 306, 322, 327–9, 336, 348–9, 356, 359, 391, 419, 437, 445, 448, 551, 572, 599
Div Reserve (Gp), 27, 315–17, 320, 322, 326–7, 336, 338, 347, 384, 396, 420, 445, 479
4 Bde, formation of, 4; in Egypt, 17–18; in Greece, 25, 27, 30, 45, 47–8, 68, 83, 96–7, 102; in Crete, 106, 110–11, 116, 128, 142, 144, 146; returns to Egypt, 176, 180, 182, 184; in CRUSADER campaign, 185–6, 189–90, 195, 210–11, 213, 215, 217, 219, 222, 224–6, 229–30, 252, 255–7, 259, 261, 265, 275, 278–80; returns to Maadi, 298; in Syria, 302, 304, 306; at Minqar Qaim, 313, 315–16, 318, 321–2, 326–8; at Alamein, 336, 338–44, 347; becomes Armoured Brigade, 437n, 516; in Italy, 532, 537, 551, 553, 609, 629, 660 Mentioned, 418, 696n
5 Bde, formation of, 14; in Greece, 30, 43–4, 48, 77, 80–1, 82n, 96; in Crete, 105–6, 109–10, 112, 115n, 129, 132, 137, 139–40, 142, 144, 146, 159; in Egypt, 174, 176, 180, 182, 184; in CRUSADER campaign, 186, 189, 192, 196, 216, 235–7, 240, 285, 291–2, 294–5; at Kabrit, 298–9; at El Adem, 300–3; in Syria, 305, 310; at Minqar Qaim, 313, 315–16, 318, 320–1, 324–7, 329, 331; at Alamein, 336–7, 339–43, 347, 358–9, 364, 368, 370, 381, 388–90, 394; in Operation SUPERCHARGE, 415–17; in advance to Tripoli, 437n, 441, 443, 445, 450, 452, 455n, 458, 460, 462, 464, 467; in Tunisia, 470–4, 479, 485–7, 501, 503, 509; in Egypt, 516–17; in Italy, 522, 536, 540, 543, 555, 585, 589–90, 593, 603, 619, 621, 629, 646, 652, 665, 673, 682, 703, 706, 711, 715, 718–19, 720n, 721–2 Mentioned, 696n
6 Bde, formation of, 4; at Helwan, 19; in Greece, 25, 27, 31, 41, 50, 52, 54–5, 59, 64, 66, 68–9, 78, 80–1, 82n, 85, 87, 90, 93, 96–7; in Egypt, 173, 176, 180, 183; in CRUSADER campaign, 186, 189, 195–7, 205, 208–9, 215–17, 222, 224–5, 229–30, 250–3, 255, 258–9, 261–2, 265, 267, 269, 275, 278, 280; at Maadi, 298; in Syria, 302, 304–5, 310; at Amiriya, 313; at Alamein, 333, 336, 338–40, 347–8, 350, 359, 364, 370, 381, 390, 395; in Operation SUPERCHARGE, 402, 413, 415, 419–20; in advance to Tripoli, 437n, 441, 443, 445–6, 455n, 457–8, 462, 464; in Tunisia, 471, 473, 479, 481, 486–7, 492, 501, 505–6; in Egypt, 516–17; in Italy, 530, 548, 567, 569, 575, 58on, 583–5, 591, 593, 606, 610, 612–13, 615, 622–3, 626, 629–30, 638n, 641, 649, 660, 673, 677, 680, 682, 696n, 703, 706, 711, 718–19, 72on, 721, 723
9 Bde, 689, 696n, 711–12, 718, 720, 724, 727–8, 737
10 Bde, 111, 116, 128, 137, 142, 144
18 Bn, 30, 46, 143–5, 149, 151,154, 156, 161, 189, 221, 225, 227, 233–4, 269, 275–7, 287, 291, 315, 317, 328, 347–8, 350–1
18 Armd Regt, 529
19 Bn, 30, 46–7, 116, 125–6, 128, 137, 147, 149–51, 155–6, 227, 288, 291, 319, 322
19 Armd Regt, 523, 622
20 Bn, 30, 46, 56, 134–6, 152, 154, 190–1, 211–13, 215, 220–1, 225, 227, 233–5, 269, 275–7, 279n, 281, 313, 319
20 Armd Regt, 515, 703
21 Bn, 33, 37–8, 40, 57–61, 65, 110, 115n, 123, 129, 136, 192–4, 196, 213, 216–17, 219, 223, 226, 253, 258–9, 331, 390, 445, 484, 486, 504n, 537, 542, 555, 625, 630–2, 683, 723, 728
22 Bn, 33–4, 42, 44, 118, 121, 123, 235, 238, 240, 246, 285, 293, 295, 315, 319, 329, 331, 343, 347, 368, 388, 390, 393, 529, 532, 630, 631, 643, 650, 674, 689n, 713
23 Bn, 33–4, 42–5, 110, 115, 123, 129–30, 136, 157, 159–62, 235, 238–9, 249, 285, 291–2, 294, 315, 384, 389, 394, 445, 486, 503, 543, 626, 685, 707
24 Bn, 55–6, 84, 92, 196, 203–4, 217, 223, 225–6, 253–4, 262–3, 350, 390, 596, 600, 608, 614–15, 623n, 630n, 706
25 Bn, 14, 55–6, 84–90, 92, 197–200, 203–4, 223, 225–6, 259, 262, 264–5, 278, 390, 612–13, 614n, 616n, 627, 630–1, 650–1, 685, 723–4
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26 Bn, 52, 92, 199–200, 217, 219, 323, 225, 254, 262–3, 265, 364–5, 367–8, 390, 505n, 611, 612n, 614, 616n, 623, 630n, 677, 685
27 MG Bn, 235, 420, 565, 599
27 (Inf) Bn, 689, 727
28 (Maori) Bn, 33, 41–3, 123, 131–2, 136, 141–2, 157, 194, 235–6, 238–40, 285–6, 291–2, 294–5, 315, 318–20, 323–5, 333, 357, 368, 404, 409, 445, 485, 503, 538, 557, 559–62, 572, 625, 632, 649, 683, 706, 708
Div Cav Regt, 27, 34–6, 52–3, 57, 63, 65, 69, 71, 84, 95, 97, 128, 138–9, 146–7, 149–51, 177, 181–5, 187, 191, 196, 210–11, 219, 235, 237, 240, 331–3, 338, 340, 353, 356–7, 359–63, 368, 370, 418, 449, 453, 455, 458–61, 463, 488, 493, 541, 548, 651, 657
Div Cav Bn, 666–7, 689
Other Services—
- Div Engineers, 34, 50, 105, 119, 131–2, 176, 429, 448, 641, 703, 7 Fd Coy, 112, 119, 155
- Div Signals, 22, 31, 169, 268, 275, 279, 287, 607, 694n, 709n, 711–12, 733, 737n
- 2 Div Workshops, 545, 548, 572
- Kiwi Entertainment Unit (Kiwi Concert Party), 8n, 513, 669, 734
- Light Aid Detachment (Ordnance), 22, 179, 281, 357
  - 9 LAD, 57, 66, 280, 737
  - 15 LAD, 44, 351, 737
  - 16 LAD, 109, 737
  - 18 LAD, 737
- Non-Div Engineers—
  - 18 Army Tps Coy, 132
  - 19 Army Tps Coy, 112, 122
New Zealand Forces Club, London, 736
New Zealand Forces Club, Venice, 734
Nfed, Wadi, 455–6
Ngaruawahia, 4, 168
Nicholass, WO II C. W., 43, 728n, 736
Nicholson, Lt-Col S. W., in Greece, 48, 66, 67n; at Alamein, 344–5, 351; on advance to Tripoli, 451, 464; in Tunisia, 473; in Italy, 658, 684, 690, 696, 717–8, 722–3, 725, 729, 734
Nicol, Bdr G. J., 591
Nicol, Gnr J. E., 675
Nieuw Amsterdam, 169, 519
Nile Delta, 167, 174, 176, 333
Niven, Bdr M. G., 241, 243
Nizam, HMAS, 165
Nofilia, 445–7, 449, 451–2, 466, 478
Nolan, Lt-Col H. T. W., 301n; in Italy, 531, 662, 690, 696, 718, 725; attends memorial service in Crete, 736
Nolan, Capt S. T., 33, 41, 59–60, 62, 65, 105, 108, 125, 138, 147, 150–1, 154
Norrie, Lt-Gen Lord, 268, 281
North Road, 581, 583–5, 592
Norton, F. D., 612n, 616n
Norton, Gnr T. P., 338n
Nuttall, Gnr J. C., 599
Oakes, Lt-Col T. H. E., in UK, 10; 2 i/c 7 A-Tk Regt, 23n; in Greece, 44, 83, 98n, 99; in Crete, 105, 107–8; returns to Egypt, 109, 143; CO 7 A-Tk Regt, 167, 178; in Crusader campaign, 184n, 186–7, 256–8; killed in action, 262–3, 267, 296
Mentioned, 125
Oakes Force, 105, 107–8, 110 (See also Composite Bn)
O'Brien, Gnr R. M., 456n
Officer, Lt B. L., 666n
Oliphant, Sgt G. N., 597
Oliver, Bdr M. G., 270
Ollivier, Capt C. M., 262–3, 343
Olympus Line, 37
Olympus, Mount, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 55, 58, 68, 739
Olympus (Petras) Pass, 24–31, 33, 37, 41, 43, 45, 48, 52, 107, 584
Omar Forts, 185, 187, 194, 285
Ombler, Capt E. P., 244–5
Operation Austin, 718, 732
Operation Beresford, 369
Operation Buckland, 697–8, 712, 716n
Operation Dickens, 567
Operation Lightfoot, 389, 390, 437
Operation Spaniel, 711–12, 715n, 717, 732
Operation Supercharge, 402, 413, 422, 437, 501
Organ, Bdr R. F., 220
Ormonde, HMT, 14–16
Oronsay, 11
Orsogna, 529, 531–3, 536–40, 544–7, 550, 562, 578, 585
Ortona, 532, 550
Osborn, Gnr K. R., 525
Padua, 724–6
Page, Brig J. R., 199, 205
Palmer, Rev C. G., 513
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Papakura Camp, 11, 13, 168
Paris, Bdr J. H., 528
Park, Capt F. L., 423, 426–7
Parkes, Capt H. K., 88–9, 90, 363, 388
Parkinson, Maj-Gen G. B., commands 4 Fd Regt, 5, 7, 19–20, 23n, 24; in Greece, 27, 41, 57–8, 63, 66–7, 77, 80; returns to Egypt, 104; acting CRA, 170; commands Army Tank Bde in NZ, 173; joins Arty HQ on return from NZ, 453; commands 6 Bde, 506; appointed CRA, 607–8; in Italy, 615, 627; returns to 6 Bde, 638n, 696n, 712; at memorial service in Crete, 736
Parks, Lt C. H., 323–4, 327–8, 345
Pascoe, Gnr F. J., 543
Paterson, Maj K. W., 620
Paterson, Capt N., 38–40
Paterson, S-Sgt R. A., 131
Paterson, Capt T. M., 23n, 62
Patterson, Lt-Col D. B., 100, 110, 653
Patterson, Sgt D. P., 347n
Paul, Prince, of Greece, 176n
Paulger, Gnr A. D., 344
Pavey, 2 Lt J., 53
Peddie, Gnr J. R., 677
Penk, Lt B. A., 43
Pepper, Lt C. S., 206–8
Perano, 524, 542
Perivolia, 104–5, 109, 154–5
Perkins, S-Sgt D. C., 166
Perrett, Gnr R. C. M., 389
Perth, HMAS, 21
Pesa R., 622
Pesaro, 639–41
Pescara, 532, 592
Petersen, Gnr L. J., 46n
Peterson, L-Bdr A. G., 388
Pharsala, 48, 50, 67–71
Philp, Lt-Col W. D., in Crete, 103, 107, 110–11, 116, 118, 120, 123, 129, 132–3, 135–6, 139, 142, 163; in Crusader campaign, 238, 291, 294–5; at Alamein, 334n, 371; in Tunisia, 470, 485, 487–8; on furlough, 516n, 534; commands 6 Fd Regt, 638n; in Italy, 639–40; returns to NZ, 684n
Phoebe, HMS, 163
Pian dei Cerri, 627, 630
Piave R., 726–8
Pilling, Bdr R. S., 253
Pinios Gorge, 39–40, 48, 94, 166
Pinios R., 28, 48–50, 58
Pink Hill, 125–6, 128, 137–9, 144–5, 150–1, 154, 165
Pisciatello R., 648, 657, 659
Platamon (tunnel), 28, 33, 37–40, 57, 59, 61
Platanias, 106, 137, 139–42
Pledger, Capt C. E. H., 694n
Plow, Brig E. C. (Cdn), 646
Poggio delle Monache, 631–2
Poggiofiorito, 541–2, 546
Poggiona, La, 630–1, 633
Point 107 (Maleme), 115, 118, 121, 129, 133
Point 175, 195–6, 198, 200, 208–9, 215–17, 255, 258, 260–1, 264–6, 268–9, 278, 696n
Point 270 (Edinburgh Castle), 475
Polhill, Capt F. F. E., 322
Polish Forces—
- Polish Corps, 581, 589
- 3 Carpathian Div, 701
- 5 Kresowa Div, 581, 589, 687
- 4, 5, 6 Kresowa Fd Regts, 644
Ponte Vecchio, 633, 637
Po R., 641n, 647–8, 652, 721–3, 727, 732, 739
Po Valley, 693
Porter, Capt (AIF), 60
Porto Rafti, 96, 98–100, 102
Port Said, 15n, 167, 174–5, 520
Port Tewfik, 7, 11, 16, 423
Pounsett, Capt B., 685
Pountney, Lt-Col J. A., 346
Power, Sgt D. J. L., 532n
Preston, Gnr H. F., 347n
Prison Valley, 106–8, 110–11, 116, 134, 138, 143, 145, 151, 155
Pulford, L-Sgt D. H., 674
Puttick, Lt-Gen Sir E., 17, 27, 47, 106, 613n, 616n
Qassassin, 423
Qattara Depression, 332–3
Qattara Track, 375, 386–7
Queree, Brig R. C., 9, 21, 23n; in Greece, 24, 81; in Crete, 105, 166n; commands 4 Fd Regt, 309; at Minqar Qaim, 332; at Alamein, 335; appointed GSO I, 365n; appointed BGS in Italy, 551; awarded CBE, 580; commands 5 Fd Regt, 608; appointed CRA, 638n; in Italy, 639, 641, 666, 669, 677, 679, 682, 684n, 688, 690, 694–7, 706–9, 711–12, 716, 720n, 721, 730–1, 733–4; awarded DSO, 732
Quigan, WO II V. N., 586, 602
Quinn, Sgt A., 61
Radford, Capt H. J., 108
Rafina, 83, 96, 99–100, 102
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Rahman Track, 404, 413
Rainbow, Capt W. J., 475
Ralston, L-Sgt J. A., 671
Ramb II, 169
Ramsay, Bdr T. J., 508
Rangitiki, 11
Rapido R., 553, 555–7, 560–1, 565, 583, 593
Rashleigh, Bdr G. A., 574
Ravenwood, L-Sgt G. A., 570n
Rawle, Maj A. T., 254
Rawle, Maj F. C., 423
Red Hill, 108, 125–6, 128, 137–8, 141, 144, 146–7, 149–50, 153, 155
Redstone, Gnr O. B., 599
Redward, Gnr H. W., 708
Reed, Maj C. K., 100, 207, 270, 696, 729
Reeves, L-Sgt C., 505n, 579
Reeves, 2 Lt C. S., 620
Reid, 2 Lt D. G. McM., 484
Reid, Gnr J. H. F., 626n
Reina del Pacifico, 519
Reinforcements, 2 NZEF—
- 4th Reinforcements, 168, 423, 514, 607, 619
- 5th Reinforcements, 168, 170, 580, 634, 664–6, 685
- 6th Reinforcements, 173, 179
- 7th Reinforcements, 735
- 8th Reinforcements, 464, 484, 735–6
- 9th Reinforcements, 576, 735–6
- 10th Reinforcements, 516, 735
- 11th Reinforcements, 735
Rennie, Gnr R., 39n
Reno R., 720
Riccione, 641, 643
Rich, Lt-Col E. E., 76
Richardson, Capt J., 59–60
Richardson, Gnr J. N., 71
Richmond, Maj C. P., 497
Rimini, 644, 646–7, 649, 653, 661, 667, 687, 735
Rimini Airfield, 643–4
Robb, Gnr S. R., 207
Roberts, Gnr S. U., 92n
Roberts, Bdr W., 707
Robertshaw, Capt F. D., 509
Robertson, Maj D. J., 560, 589, 619
Robertson, Maj M. M., 486, 696, 711–12, 720
Robertson, Lt P. M., 207
Robins, Lt H. W., 23n
Robinson, Capt E. L., 440, 448, 504n, 522
Robinson, 2 Lt G. A., 95n
Robinson, Capt L. H., 643
Rodi, 109
Rodriguez, Maj T. (AIF), 738
Roe, Gnr A. S., 338n
Romagna, The, 613n, 642, 644, 646, 657
Rome, 553, 592, 603, 607, 610, 637, 669, 682, 734
Rommel, Fd Mshl E., 215, 236, 247, 400, 692
Romola, La, 625–7, 629, 631
Rose, Lt A. S. D., 23n
Ross, Sgt J. F. V., 272
Route 6, 553, 564–5, 570, 575–7, 589
Route 9, 649, 670, 673, 675, 679, 691
Rowe, Capt H. A., 145
Ruapehu scheme, 514, 516, 580
Rugbet en-Nbeidat, 198, 202–3, 259, 264, 278
Ruin Hill, 108, 125, 137, 139, 143–4, 147
Ruin Ridge, 143, 146–7, 149, 152, 154
Rush, Gnr J. H., 466
Russell, Lt-Col J. T., 65, 128, 139
Russell, Capt N. D., 440n, 507
Rutherfurd, Maj J. S., 330, 350–1
Ruweisat Ridge, 335, 341–2, 345–50, 352, 354–5, 358–9, 373, 696n
Ryan, Capt E. L., 203
Safaga, 427, 432
Saltara, 639–40
Salween, 98, 102
San Casciano, 620–1, 623–4
San Costanzo, 641, 643n
San Dona di Piave, 727
San Donato in Poggio, 619–20
S. Elia, 583–5, 592
San Eusanio, 541, 544
San Fortunato Ridge, 643–5
San Michele, 623–4, 627, 631
San Severo, 522, 548
Sangro R., 520, 523–6, 528, 532, 536, 542, 544, 546, 548, 709n
Santerno R., 692, 696, 703, 706–7, 709, 732
Santi, Bdr E. W., 89, 128
Savage, Gnr A. E., 534n
Savage, Gnr R. W., 485n
Savage, Lt-Col W. C., 256, 460n, 690, 696; awarded DSO, 733; returns to NZ, 736
Savige, Brig S. (AIF), 49
Savige Force, 41, 49–50, 59, 64, 66
Savignano, 648n, 661
Savio R., 660–2
Sawyers, Lt-Col C. H., in Greece, 30, 86, 90; in Crusader campaign, 208–9, 252–3, 255, 275; at Minqar Qaim, 329; at Alamein, 345; in Italy, 532, 539, 638n, 639, 658, page 793 675, 684n, 686, 688–90, 696, 709, 719; leaves for NZ, 727
Schultz, Sgt C. N., 53
Sciomar, Wadi esc, 198, 200, 252
Sciuearat, Bir, 252, 257–8, 265, 267–8, 280, 285
Scolo Brancona, 648–9
Scolo Fiumicello, 719
Scolo Sillaro, 715
Scoltock, Sgt G. F., 88
Scorgie, Gnr R. G., 651
Scott, Sgt A., 92n
Scott, Sigmn F. A., 677
Scott, Capt I. G., 208
Scott, Gnr R. E., 574n
Scoullar, J. L., 297n, 306
Sellars, Capt R. D., 7
Senio Line, 677, 679, 685, 696
Senio R., 669, 673–5, 678n, 679, 682–3, 685, 689, 691–2, 694, 695n, 697, 700, 705–6, 717, 721, 724, 726, 732
Servia, 26, 30–1, 45–6, 52, 57, 68
Servia Pass, 28, 30, 45, 48, 52
Sesto Imolese, 710, 712, 714
Sfakia, 158, 161–3
Sfasciata Ridge, 533–4, 536–7
Sfax, 494
Shadwell, L-Bdr P. R., 338n
Sharp, Maj R. W., 287
Shaw, Gnr F. J., 596n
Shaw, Gnr K. R., 574n
Shearer, Bdr I. H., 491
Sheargold, Gnr R. F., 126n
Shein, Deir el, 334–5, 339, 346
Shepherd, WO I P. N. H., 736
Shortt, Maj G. M., 266, 281, 284, 444
Shrimpton, Gnr S. G., 626n
Sicily, 519
Sidey, Capt J. M., 518
Sidi Azeiz, 187, 196, 210, 235, 237–40, 245–7, 291, 296, 421–2, 438
Sidi Barrani, 18–19, 165, 420, 437n
Sidi bou Ali, 497, 509
Sidi Haneish, 18, 312, 418
Sidi Rezegh, 181, 195, 199, 216, 222–3, 225–6, 229–30, 235, 249, 251, 259–60, 268, 281, 285, 288, 290, 298
Sidi Rezegh Airfield, 217, 219, 225, 230, 255
Sidi Rezegh Blockhouse, 200, 202, 217, 219, 223, 226, 230, 249, 252, 255, 259, 262, 264
Sidi Rezegh Mosque, 225–6, 230, 251, 253, 255, 262, 264–6, 269–70, 272, 278, 438
Siena, 619, 637, 736, 737
Sievert, L-Bdr F. E., 202
Sile R., 726
Sillaro R., 709–11, 714, 732
Sim, Bdr G. F., 220
Simpson, Maj R. S. V., 289
Sirte, 449–50
Sirte, Gulf of, 299, 461
Siwa, 182
Skinner, Gnr J. R., 300n
Sleigh, Lt-Col R. E., 9, 13
Sloan, Maj R. G., 737
Smith, 2 Lt A. M., 596n
Smith, L-Bdr D., 269
Smith, Bdr E. H., 633n
Smith, Capt F. E., 388
Smith, Gnr F. G., 575
Smith, Gnr G. E., 71
Smith, Gnr M. G., 347n
Smith, L-Sgt O. M. (later Turner), 407–8
Smith, Capt R. M., 350, 665n
Smythe, Capt E. R., 723–4
Snadden, Maj J. P., in Crete, 107, 110–13, 116, 119, 123, 131, 133, 140, 142, 157, 159–60, 162–3; in crusader campaign, 269, 275–6, 288–9, 291, 294; at Alamein, 335, 340, 363; in Tunisia, 509
Snell, Sgt K. J. H., 338n
Sollum, 192, 194, 210, 235–6, 238–40, 285, 292, 420
Sollum Barracks, 194, 235
Sollum Pass, 194, 235, 421, 437
Somerville, Bdr N. T., 563
Somme, Battle of, 1–3, 6
Sora, 586, 593, 595–6, 598n, 599–600, 603, 605–7, 641, 736
Sousse, 496–7
South African Forces—
- 1 Div, 182, 378
- 6 Armd Div, 632
- 6 Div Arty, 515
- 5 Bde, 199
- 1/6 Fd Regt, 586
- 16/67 Medium Regt, 586
Spence, Lt-Col J. R., 352, 357
Sperkhios R., 74, 76, 78–9, 84
Spring, Lt-Col J. F., 362, 504, 512, 560, 619, 696, 736–8
Sprosen, Lt-Col J. F. R., 19; in Crete, 107, 110–11, 125–6, 128, 143, 146–7; in crusader campaign, 291, 295; in Syria, 309n; at Alamein, 371, 377, 414; commands 5 Fd Regt, 375; commands 14 Lt AA Regt, 437n; in Tunisia, 473, 476; returns to NZ, 516n; back in Italy, 539, 573–4, 581, 664; commands 7 A-Tk Regt, 665, 684
Stalin, Mshl, 728
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Stalos, 105, 138, 142–3
Stanford, Brig H. M. (RA), 359
Stanford, Maj R. J., 42
Stark, Sgt R. C., 487
Starky, Bdr R. B., 482n
Stedman, Capt A. C., 264
‘Steelforce’, 635
Stent, Gnr F. R., 652n
Stephens, Sgt E. R. W., 191
Stephenson, 2 Lt N. A., 629
Sternberg, Capt J. W., 694n
Stevens-Jordan, Maj J. B., 371, 423, 424–7, 429, 431, 434
Stevenson, Lt D. G., 565, 600, 609n
Stevenson, WO II J. K. P., 131, 141
Stevenson, Sgt R. S., 327
Stewart, Lt A. B., 247
Stewart, Col G. J. O., in Greece, 58–9, 63–4; commands 4 Fd Regt, 365n; at Alamein, 371, 375, 386–7; in Operation supercharge, 411–12, 417, 421; in advance to Tripoli, 445, 459; at Medenine, 470; at Maadi, 514; returns to NZ on leave, 516n; in Italy, 534, 540, 576, 581, 597, 602, 625, 639, 684n, 690
Stewart, Lt J. A., 727
Stewart, Capt J. T., 206
Stilis, 67, 78, 81
Stilos, 158–9
Stirling Castle, 738
Stobie, WO II R., 52, 233, 276–7
Stoddart, Gnr H. C., 52n
Stone, WO II C. H. B., 244–5
Stone, Capt J. C., 263
Stone, Maj J. R., 603
Storey, Gnr G., 131
Strathmore, 738
Stratton, Maj M. I., 249
Streater, Gnr K., 599
Strutt, Lt-Col H. W. (AIF), 132–3, 140, 144
Stuart, Gnr G. D., 64n
Stuka Wadi, 346, 352
Stych, Capt K., 253–4
Suani Ben Adem, 461–3, 466–7, 471, 513
Suda, 102–4, 109, 115–16, 140, 155–8, 163
Suda Bay, 100, 159
Suez, 423, 519
Suez Canal, 311, 427
Sunley, Capt H. M., 146
Sutherland, Lt N. S., 666n
Swaney, Gnr T. J. S., 629
Sweetman, Gnr F. C., 220
Sweetzer, Maj D. J., 72, 319, 330, 342, 390
‘Swordfish’ Area, 372, 375
Swords, Gnr W. M., 562
Symon, Capt R. B., 254, 263, 281
Syria, 173, 302–4, 308, 312n, 356, 373, 434, 451
Tafile, 424, 426
Tagliamento R., 728
Takrouna, 497, 500–5
Taranto, 519–20, 522, 738
Tasker, WO II N. C., 63–4
Taupo scheme, 619, 638n
Tavendale, Capt W. J. S., 43, 122, 149, 155–6
Tavronitis R., 106, 112, 115, 117, 120
Tebaga Gap, 477, 479–80, 482, 485, 489, 500
Tebbutt, Sgt R. H., 36
Telfar, Gnr K. W., 626n
Tell el Aqqaqir, 409–10, 412–13, 416
Tell el Eisa, 373, 375, 402
Tell el Eisa station, 396
Tempe, 48, 50, 52, 57–64, 67–9, 470
Tempe, Battle of, 55, 66
Tempe, Vale of, 39, 40, 696n
Terelle, 585, 587, 589–90, 592
Thebes, 81, 83, 96
Thermopylae, 25, 66–9, 74–7, 80, 90–1, 128
Thermopylae Line, 79, 81, 83
Thomas, Bdr F., 338n
Thomas, Gnr R. A. C. J., 498n
Thomas, Capt R. J., 241
Thompson, Gnr B. W., 497
Thompson, Wing Cdr H. L., 701n
Thompson, Lt R. W., 727
Thompson, Gnr W. B., 669n
Thompson, Maj (Salvation Army) W. J., 686
Thomson, Sgt A. D., 573
Thomson, Maj G. H., 23n, 99
Thomson, Gnr J. A., 90n
Thomson, Maj P. S., 705
Thorne, Sgt S. L., 601
Thornton, Lt-Gen L. W., in Greece, 57, 65–6; at Minqar Qaim, 331; commands 5 Fd Regt, 513; in Italy, 519, 551, 583n; becomes GSO I, 2 NZ Div, 608; appointed CRA, 734; attends memorial service at Alamein, 737
Thurlow, Gnr N. J., 347n
Thurston, Gnr R. E., 456n
Tipping, Maj J. R., 577
Tirnavos, 48, 54–5, 57, 67–8
Titley, Bdr K., 52
Tito, Mshl, 728, 730, 735
Tobruk, 167, 180–1, 185, 189, 195–6, 210, 213, 216, 232, 234–5, 249, 257–8, 262, 267–9, 274, 277–8, 286– page 795 91, 294–5, 298, 300–1, 309, 312, 437, 464, 473n, 512
Tobruk Corridor, 260, 267–8, 274–5, 287–9
Tobruk Garrison, 177, 182, 196, 222, 229–30, 232–5, 252, 259–60, 267, 277, 285–6, 288
Toll, Gnr T. J., 542
Tombleson, Gnr T. W. J., 48
Tongariro scheme, 685–6, 690, 695–6
Toovey, Gnr A. C., 621
Tosser, Lt (RA), 418
Trace (now Grace), Gnr F., 320, 328
Trail, WO II R. J., 408
Transjordan, 424–5, 427, 429–30
Transom, Bdr C., 707
Trasimene, Lake, 609, 617, 619, 735–6
Trieste, 728–9, 734–6
Trikkala, 48–9
Tripoli, 299, 302, 421, 437, 453, 458–64, 466, 468, 473, 480, 513, 735
Tristram, Gnr H. J., 407
Trower, Maj M. B., 408
Tullock, L-Bdr L. H., 574
Tunis, 438, 461, 480, 497–8, 509, 512–13
Tunisia, 467, 480, 509, 512, 532, 592
Turbott, Maj G. G., 608
Turkey, 101, 165
Turner, Maj R. (RA), 738
Turner, Maj T. A., 93, 251, 363
Tyler, Lt J. M., 23n
Tyler, Bdr S. C., 118, 498
Ujdur, Sgt B., 573
Ulster Prince, 21
US Forces—
- Army Air Force, 448, 480, 489, 492, 507, 513
- 5 Army, 520, 532, 547, 550, 554, 568, 575, 578, 586, 693
- 2 Corps, 554, 556
- 91 Div, 730
- 71 AA Bde, 573
- 346 Fd Arty Bn, 730
- 936 Fd Arty Bn, 576
- 985 Fd Arty Bn, 574n
- 2 Observation Bn, 554
Uso R., 648, 650–1
Varian, 2 Lt F. A. H., 266, 282
Vaughan, 2 Lt L. E., 314n
Vaughan, Capt T., 734
Veale, Maj L. H., 49, 111, 143
VE Day, 730, 734–5
Veitch, Capt J., 107
Venafro, 577–9, 581, 583, 591, 605
Venetian Line, 726
Venice, 726–7, 734
Via Balbia, 189–90, 196, 210–12, 215, 237–8, 286, 443
Via Emilia, 648n, 649, 657, 659, 735
Vietnam, 739
Villa Fontana, 718
Viserba, 649, 651
Vivian, Capt H. G., 564, 589, 607, 680
Volos, 66–71
Volturno R., 549–50, 577, 579, 581, 737
Voss, Gnr R. T., 495
Voula, transit camp, 83, 96
Waddell, Maj G. W., 686n
Wade, Gnr R. A., 39n
Wakatipu scheme, 514, 516
Walker, Bdr C. A., 347n
Walker, L-Bdr D. A. K., 598
Walker, Sgt L., 708
Waller, Lt-Col (RHA), 78
Wallis, Maj K. P., 611
Walsh, S-Sgt R. T., 724
Walter, Lt-Col C. L., 23n; in Syria, 297; at Minqar Qaim, 330; at Alamein, 333n, 337, 350, 389, 401; at Wadi Matratin, 441; in Tunisia, 484
Walton, Lt-Col W. F. (RA), 257
Ward, Capt C. M., 291, 683n
Warnock, Gnr D. W., 574
Watson, Maj D. O., 686
Wavell, Fd Mshl Lord, 7
Webb, 2 Lt F. T., 238
Webb, Capt R. C., 191, 237–8, 241
Webb, Capt R. J. H., 694n
Weir, Maj-Gen Sir S. (Brig C. E.), 9; commands 6 Fd Regt, 11, 23n, 184n; at Bombay, 14–15; in Greece, 31, 47, 87; in Egypt, 104, 173, 183; in crusader campaign, 185, 198–9, 209, 223, 250–5, 261, 264–5, 270–1, 273, 275; promoted CRA, 297–8, 429; in Syria, 302–4, 306, 309; on role of artillery, 314–15, 372–3, 376–8, 402–3, 466–7, 472–3, 475–6, 593; at Minqar Qaim, 318, 323; at Alamein, 335–6, 339, 341, 347, 350, 353, 355, 358, 362, 364, 369, 371, 381, 384–6, 388, 391, 396, 398; in Operation supercharge, 401, 405, 412–17, 420; in advance to Tripoli, 437, 440, 443, 445, 448, 451, 455, 460–4, 466; in Tunisia, 468, 470, 477, 481, 483–4, 487–9, 491–2, 501, 503–6, 510, 512–13; in Egypt, 515–16; in Italy, 519, 521–3, 525, page 796 531–2, 536, 539, 544, 546, 559, 561, 567n, 576, 581, 591–2; appointed CCRA, 10 Corps, 607–8; appointed temporary commander, 2 NZ Div, 641; commands 46 Inf Div, 665n
- Mentioned, 423, 434
Wells, Sgt I. M., 407
Wells, Capt V. E. J., 356
Wendleborn, Gnr S. J., 726n
West, Rev. H. W., 665
Western Desert Force, 18, 19
Weston, Maj-Gen C. E. (RM), 107, 164
Wheat Hill, 125–6, 128, 134, 137–8, 144–5, 150, 153–4
Wheeler, WO II G. O., 266
White, Gnr F. C., 559, 571
White, Maj J. C., 374
White, Capt K. J., 444, 504, 555n
Whitehead, Sgt B. P. K., 284
Whitehorn, Bdr F. J. H., 626n
Whiting, Sgt M. J., 597
Widdup, Maj M., 266
Widness, HMS, 100
Wilder, Maj-Gen A. S., 14
Wilder Force, 606, 657
Wiles, Maj O. G., 108, 411
Wilkin, Gnr R., 498n
Wilkinson, Gnr E. R., 487n
Williams, WO II E. A., 138
Williams, Maj L. G., 38, 58, 115–17, 119, 121, 129
Williams, Lt M. A. P., 357
Williams, Gnr R. M., 324n
Williams, Gnr W. N., 660
Willis, Sgt A. M., 653
Wilson, Fd Mshl Lord, 7, 24n
Wilson, L-Bdr E. R., 556
Wilson, Maj H. S., 198, 200–4
Wilson, Lt M. E., 694n
Winthrop, Gnr C. J., 274
Wise, Gnr G. H., 562
W (Lustre) Force, 24–5, 28, 74, 79
Wood, Capt W. N., 274
Woolley, Maj P., 146
Worsdale, L-Bdr O., 346
Worthington, Gnr A. K., 39n
Wright, Sgt S. N., 343
Wyatt, Lt J. D., 596n
Yates, Sgt B. G., 328
Young, Capt J. H., 162, 271–2
Younghusband, L-Sgt T., 409–10
Yugoslavia, 28
Zaafran, 227, 229, 233, 257, 260, 266, 268, 275, 278–80, 282, 284, 309
Zabboud, 302, 308
Zemzem, Wadi, 455

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