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Index

• ABDA area, 57.

• Achilles, HMNZS, 24, 36, 43, 46, 53, 240–1, 305.

• A Company. See Fanning Island.

• Adachi, Lt-Gen F., 213.

• Adams, Capt P. R. W., 187.

• Adams, Capt R. T. J., 136.

• Ainsworth, Rear Admiral W. L., 180, 241–2.

• Albon, Lt J. S., 132, 134.

• Aldridge, Fg Off S. P., 256.

• Aleutian Islands, 209.

• Aley, Maj R. C., 26, 54, 231, 303.

• Alford, Fg Off R. J., 256.

• Allan, Maj H. F., 112, 114, 166.

• Allen, Lt F. R., 174.

• Allingham, Lt I. D., 308.

• Anderson, Fg Off D. A., 56.

• Anderson, Capt S. E., 48, 81.

• Anglo-Japanese Alliance, 1–2.

• Anglo-Japanese Commercial Treaty, 8, 11.

• Angus, Pt Off F. J. J., 281.

• Anzac Area, 57.

• Anzac Naval Force, 53, 57, 61.

• Appreciations—

  • Churchill, 8.

  • Fraser, 66, 107.

  • Jellicoe, 3–4.

  • Mackesy, 7.

  • New Zealand Chiefs of Staff, 19–20, 67.

  • Puttick, 72, 346–58.

  • Singapore staff talks, 14.

  • United Kingdom Chiefs of Staff, 8, 61, 196.

  • United States, 61, 67.

  • Wellington Conference, 7.

  • Williams, 36–7.

• Arabis, HMNZS, 243.

• Arbutus, HMNZS, 243.

• Archer, Lt F. P., 173–4, 190.

• Archer, Lt-Col K. R., 311.

• Armour, Maj K. I., 312.

• Armstrong, Sgt F. A., 158.

• 18 Army Troops Company, 24.

• Ashby, S-Sgt W. F., 268.

• Ashwin, B. C., 74.

• Ata, Premier of Tonga, 299.

• 1 Auckland (T) Battalion, 85–6.

• Auckland Islands, coastwatching, 228, 230, 238–9.

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• Australia—

  • Appreciations of Japanese threat to, 6, 8, 61.

  • Attitude to Pacific affairs (1895–1941), 1–3, 9–10.

  • British Commonwealth Occupation Force components, 309, 317.

  • Coastwatching responsibility, 43, 229.

  • Japanese war plans concerning, 206, 210–1.

  • New Caledonia defence, 43, 305.

  • Norfolk Island defence, 300–2, 304.

  • Pacific—

    • Areas of command in, 57–60.

    • Centralisation of command in, 60–1.

  • United States Forces, 59, 69, 220.

  • Withdrawal of Commonwealth and New Zealand forces from Middle East, 67, 107.

• Avery, Brig H. E., 96.

• Aylward, Pte W. T. A., 176.

• Ayson, Flt Lt D. F., 256.

• Bagnall, Lt-Col R., 42, 293.

• Bain, Lt D. W., 116.

• Baird, Gp Capt D. W., 34, 42.

• Balfour, Sqn Ldr R. H., 255.

• Banks, Cpl E. C., 151.

• Bannerman, Air Cdre R. B., 109.

• Baragwanath, Padre O. T., 165.

• Barbour, L-Sgt J. W., 137.

• Barcham, Maj P., 163.

• Barclay, Lt-Col P. M. B., 263.

• Barnett, Maj H. W., 311.

• Barns-Graham, Lt A. B., 116.

• Barrett, Maj-Gen C. D., 102, 125.

• Barron, Capt K. H., 123, 182.

• Barrowclough, Lt-Col F. G., 166, 179.

• Barrowclough, Mrs. H. E., 102.

• Barrowclough, Maj-Gen H. E., 59, 72, 78, 80, 84, 87, 91, 102, 115, 118, 123, 139, 158, 160, 165–6, 170, 199–200, 202–3, 321–3.

  • Command, 72, 74, 91, 130, 161, 170, 321–2.

  • Green Island operations, 168–72, 178–9, 189–91.

  • 3 NZ Division—

    • Employment of, 108, 337–40.

    • Equipment and maintenance for, 96–8, 124, 131.

    • Reorganisation for Pacific service, 75–6, 79, 104–6, 109–11, 161.

    • Training, 78, 84–6, 98.

    • Withdrawal and disbandment of, 196–203, 327.

  • Special orders of the day, 111, 327, 341.

  • Treasury Island landings—

    • Composition of New Zealand force, 143, 153, 155.

  • Vella Lavella operations, 125–6, 130, 140, 161.

• Barry, Lt-Col J. W., 45, 55, 82, 112, 301–2, 304, 306.

• Bartlett, Sgt A. T., 185.

• Bartos, Lt S. J., 136.

• Bassett, Col W., 113.

• Beauchamp, Flt Lt D. S., 259.

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• Beaumont, Lt J. W., 132, 134–6.

• Beckham, Cpl C. T. J., 135.

• Beechey, Maj H. G. St. V., 81.

• Beetham, Sgt R. H. H., 186.

• Beightler, Maj-Gen R. S., 54–5, 270.

• Bennett, Lt-Col P. L., 55, 80, 112, 126, 169, 172, 179.

• Berendsen, Sir C., 74, 107, 305.

• Berkeley, Lt-Col S. S. H., 54, 80, 112.

• B Force. See 8 NZ Infantry Brigade Group.

• Bickley, Pte W. F. A., 133.

• Bignall, Pt Off E. D. B., 281.

• Biss, Capt G. H., 185.

• Black, Maj R. J., 26.

• Blacker, Capt E., 111.

• Blair, Lt N. D., 243.

• Blake, Lt-Col H. W. D., 81.

• Blamey, Fd Mshl Sir T., 59.

• Blazey, Lt-Col C. A., 112, 179.

• Blewett, G., 211.

• Blundell, Capt P. M., 139.

• Bockett, H. L., 199, 201–2.

• Bogle, Maj A. H., 297.

• Booth, Capt L. T. G., 152.

• Bouchier, AVM C. A., 309.

• Bougainville—

  • Campaign on, 126, 142–3, 147, 161–2, 191, 223, 226, 245, 255, 257–8, 272–87.

    • Allied preparations and strategy, 126, 142–3, 147, 226, 274.

    • Australian Forces, 286–7.

    • Casualties, 278, 280, 283–4, 286.

    • Fiji Military Forces, 272–3, 276–87.

    • Ibu operations, 276–80.

    • Japanese forces, strength of, 223, 226.

    • Mawaraka actions, 284–6.

    • Royal New Zealand Navy, 245.

    • United States Forces, 272–6, 278, 280, 282–6.

  • Japanese airfield construction, 222.

  • Royal New Zealand Air Force, 250, 255–8, 260, 274, 281.

• Bowerbank, Maj-Gen Sir F. T., 32.

• Boyd, Capt W. P., 111.

• Bracewell, Maj J. G. S., 145, 166.

• Brain, Maj C. W. D., 115–16.

• Braithwaite, Maj J. C., 156.

• Breene, Maj-Gen R. G., 98, 106, 322.

• Breeze, HMNZS, 242, 245.

• Brereton, Sgt H. B., 125.

• Bridson, Cdr G., 242–3.

• British Commonwealth Occupation Force, Japan, 308–17.

• British Overseas Defence Committee, 19.

• British Pacific Fleet, 243, 307–8.

• Brooke, Col J. I., 80, 87, 125, 169, 179.

• Brooke-Popham, Air Chf Mshl Sir R., 13–14.

• Brooke-White, Col J., 145.

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• Brooker, Maj L. F., 186.

• Broomhall, Dvr C. F., 185.

• Brown, Maj C. McL., 179.

• Brown, Flt Lt E. H., 250.

• Brown, Flt Lt J. Conyers, 260.

• Brunette, Maj P. C. E., 48, 140, 179.

• Bryden, Lt-Col W. A., 48, 55, 87, 111, 148,

• Buchanan, Ldg Sigmn C. H., 243.

• Buchanan, Lt N. H., 164.

• Buckley, Air Cdre M. W., 253.

• Bullen, Maj A. B., 174, 186–7.

• Burden, Maj J. A., 136.

• Burgess, Capt C. E., 21–2.

• Burma Road, closing and re-opening of, 10.

• Burnett, Lt R. I. M., 116.

• Burns, Capt B. L., 81.

• Burns, Lt-Col D. McN., 81, 126, 163, 179.

• Busch, Gp Capt J. J., 247.

• Callaghan, Rear Admiral D. J., 217–18.

• Cameron, Capt H. R., 297.

• Campbell Islands, coastwatching, 228, 230, 238–9.

• Campling, Maj C. D. B., 80.

• Carney, Rear Admiral R., 188.

• Caroline Islands. See Truk.

• Carpenter, Telegraphist G., 238.

• Casey, Rt. Hon. R. G., 60.

• Cassells, C., 115.

• Casualties—

  • Fiji Military Forces, 270, 284, 286.

  • Japanese Forces—

    • 8 Area Army, 227.

    • Bougainville, 278, 280, 283–4.

    • Green Islands, 176, 184, 187–8.

    • Guadalcanal campaign, 219, 221–2.

    • New Georgia campaign, 224.

    • Pearl Harbour, 16.

    • Treasury Islands, 155, 157–8.

    • Truk, 193.

    • Vella Lavella, 136, 138.

  • 3 NZ Division—

    • Green Islands, 176, 184, 187–8.

    • Treasury Islands, 153, 158.

    • Vella Lavella, 136, 138, 141–2.

  • United States Forces, 16, 140–2, 153, 158, 176, 188, 209–12, 222.

• Catley, Maj R., 187.

• Cauty, Maj J. V. M., 52.

• Central Pacific Area, 60.

• Chambers, Lt D., 264.

• Chandler, Lt E. C., 158.

• Chappell, Maj A. B., 304.

• Chatham Islands, coastwatching, 43, 230, 239.

• Chiang, Kai-shek, 13, 17.

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• China, 3, 6, 9–10, 12–13, 17.

• Choiseul Island, 143–4, 147.

• Churchill, Rt. Hon. W. L. S., 4, 8, 68, 107, 195, 202.

• Civil Construction Unit, Fiji, 41–2, 56.

• Clark, Maj J. K. H., 179.

• Clayton, LAC A. N., 56.

• Clemens, Maj M., 265.

• Clouston, Capt B. W., 131.

• Clouston, Lt R. P., 185.

• Coastwatching, 23, 33–4, 40, 43–4, 45, 49, 64, 127, 212, 215, 228–39, 249, 271, 293, 303.

  • Organisation, 229–30.

  • Rank and status of civilian personnel, 228–9, 232, 235–6.

  • Soldier companions, employment of, 230–2.

• Coates, Rt. Hon. J. G., 37, 74, 104–5, 109.

• Cockerell, Lt-Col A. R., 304.

• Cole, Capt B. S., 81.

• Collin, Lt J. T., 179.

• Collins, Sgt W. A., 269.

• Combat teams, 76, 93, 117, 178, 267 (see also 3 NZ Division—Vella Lavella).

• Combined Chiefs of Staff, 65.

• Commonwealth Prime Ministers’ Conference (1939), 8.

• Compton, L-Bdr M. J., 151.

• Congalton, Lt A. A., 164.

• Conn, Sgt W. G., 268.

• Conway, Brig A. E., 14, 202.

• Cooke, Capt O. J., 80.

• Cook Islands, 42–3, 230, 239.

• Coral Sea, Battle of, 206, 208–9.

• Corner, Lt-Col M. M. N., 232, 273, 279.

• Cornwall, Lt-Col F. C., 130, 173–4, 176, 180, 186.

• Coronet, Operation, 307.

• Cotterell, Cpl M. H., 135.

• Coulam, Maj A. G., 81, 131.

• Cowan, Sgt W. A., 146–7.

• Crace, Rear Admiral J. G., 53.

• Craig, Maj A., 26, 81.

• Craigie, Sir R., 9, 12, 15.

• Crawford, Capt J. M., 262.

• Crawford, Lt W. E., 262.

• Crawley, Capt J. A., 80.

• Crawley, 2 Lt R. H. C., 174.

• Crump, Brig S. H., 315.

• Cunningham, Maj-Gen W. H., 24–5, 27, 31, 36–8, 46–7, 51.

• Curtin, Rt. Hon. J., 107, 305.

• Dalton, Capt D., 183.

• d’Arcy, Maj E. N., 48.

• Davidson, Cpl P. A., 183.

• Davie, Lt-Col P. C., 26, 31.

• Davis, Lt-Col F. L. H., 112, 148, 201.

• Davis, Pte R., 135.

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• Day, Flt Lt J. R., 251.

• Dearden, Lt Crd P., 33, 229.

• de Lange, Wg Cdr T. J. MacL., 258.

• Dent, Lt B. I., 278, 280.

• Denton, Capt H. M., 172.

• Devery, Lt-Col C. N., 83.

• de Willimoff, Wg Cdr J. J., 310.

• Dick, 2 Lt R. D., 148.

• Dickson, Capt C. S., 302.

• Dill, Fd Mshl Sir J. G., 195.

• Dittmer, Brig G., 271, 286–7.

• Dove, Brig W. W., 82, 87, 98, 112, 114, 116, 118, 200.

• Dowell, Capt J. A. H., 156.

• Downer, A. F., 41.

• Downes, Lt A. L., 26, 41, 55.

• Duff, Brig C. S. J., 79, 80, 126, 179.

• Duffield, Cpl J. H. E., 269.

• Duigan, Maj-Gen Sir J. E., 19, 23–4, 288.

• Duncan, Spr J. K., 151.

• Duncan, Sqn Ldr S. R., 248, 258.

• Dunlea, Cpl L. N., 137.

• Dyer, Flt Lt W. R., 33.

• Dutch East Indies. See Netherlands East Indies.

• Dyett, N., 228.

• Eady, Capt T. C., 179.

• Eden, Rt. Hon. R. A., 10.

• Edwards, Capt R. A. B., 308.

• Ellis, Maj P. G., 52, 262, 271–2.

• Ellis, Pte R. A., 236.

• Ensor, Sgt B. W., 266, 270.

• Erridge, Lt N., 26.

• Evans, Pte D. W. T., 133.

• Evans, Lt T. K., 186.

• Evers, Maj J. W., 82.

• Ewen, Maj J. M., 302.

• Eyre, Lt-Col R. J., 55, 82, 148, 166, 295.

• Fahey, Maj L. J., 81, 130, 179.

• Falck, Maj G. L., 80, 302.

• Falloon, Padre G. D., 165.

• Fanning Island—

  • Coastwatching, 43, 230.

  • NZ Garrison (A Company), 288–91.

    • 45 Battery, 291.

    • Operational command, 29.

    • Wellington Conference recommendations, 7.

  • Seaplane landing areas, 20.

  • United States Forces, 291.

• Fantham, Lt M. F., 276–7.

• Far Eastern War Council, 60, 65.

• Farland, Sister M. S., 167.

• Fea, Lt-Col W. R., 111, 179.

• Featherston Prisoner of War Camp, 44.

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• Ferguson, Maj R. G. S., 179.

• Fiji—

  • Airfields, 20–2, 27, 34–5, 39–41, 48, 51, 64.

  • Civil Construction Unit, 41–2, 56.

  • Coastwatching, 23, 33–4, 49, 228–30, 239.

  • Defence—

    • Appreciations and recommendations, 4, 7, 19–20, 24, 36–7, 67–8.

    • Expenditure for, 20–1.

    • New Zealand requests for assistance, 66–8, 328–31.

    • State of defences, 4, 21–2, 29–30, 39, 42–3, 45, 48–9, 51–2, 54, 207.

  • Hurricane (1941), 34–5.

  • Japan—

    • Appreciations of threat from, 19, 37, 53, 61, 66.

    • Plans to attack and establish base, 206–8.

  • Koro Island rehearsal for Guadalcanal, 212.

  • Lauthala Bay seaplane base, 21, 27, 42.

  • Namaka area, 27–9, 33, 35–6, 39, 41, 46–8.

  • New Zealand—

    • Defence contribution, 7, 19–22, 41, 45–6.

    • Equipment from, 21, 30, 38, 45–6, 50, 54, 70, 261, 263.

    • Operational command, scope of, 29, 36–7, 51.

  • New Zealand Military Forces—

    • Amenities, 30–2.

    • 18 Army Troops Company, 24.

    • Defence schemes and preparations, 27–30, 33, 36, 38–40, 46–8, 50, 52–3.

    • Expansion and reorganisation, 45–7.

    • Medical reports and services, 24–5, 31–2, 38–9, 47, 56.

    • 3 NZ Division, 45–56, 261–2.

    • 8 NZ Infantry Brigade Group, 24–46, 229, 231–2.

      • Equipment deficiencies, 25, 28–9, 31–2, 36–8.

      • Morale, 30–1, 33, 37.

    • Personnel remaining after United States relief, 54, 56, 66, 69–70, 104, 106, 261–2.

    • Provision of, 19–20, 22, 24.

    • Training, 32, 34, 36–7, 43, 50–1, 53.

  • Role as Allied base, 20, 41, 53, 59, 64, 70, 294.

  • Royal New Zealand Air Force, 34–5, 37, 42, 44–5, 51–2, 245, 258–9.

  • Suva, 4, 21–3, 26–7, 29–30, 32, 36, 38–41, 45–7, 53, 230.

  • United States equipment for, 50.

  • United States Forces, 42, 48–9, 53–5, 69–70, 261–2, 287.

• Fiji Defence Forces, 20–3, 29, 42, 45, 47–8, 54, 56, 261–2.

• Fiji Forces—

  • Command, 29, 69, 261–4.

  • Employment of, 105–6, 263–4, 287, 337, 339.

  • Infantry Brigade, formation of, 262–3.

  • New Zealand personnel, 20–2, 54, 56, 262–4, 287.

  • Units—

    • Artillery, 22–3, 48, 262–3.

    • 1 Battalion, 29, 48, 264, 267, 272–3, 276–84, 286.

    • 2 (T) Battalion, 29, 46, 48, 262.

    • 3 Battalion, 281–2, 284–6.

    • 1 Docks Company, 281, 286–7.

    • Forward Base, Guadalcanal, 272–3, 286.

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    • Guerrilla units, 52–4, 105, 127, 264–72, 298.

      • 1 Commando, 265–71.

      • 2 Commando, 271–2.

      • Special party, 264–5.

• Fiji Military Forces, 105–6, 127, 262–87, 337, 339.

  • Bougainville, 272–3, 276–87.

  • Commands and staff, 262.

  • Florida Island, 271–2.

  • Guadalcanal, 264–6, 270–3.

  • New Georgia, 266–70, 273.

  • Training, 264, 266, 271–2, 284, 287.

  • Vella Lavella, 127, 270–1.

• Fisher, Wg Cdr G. H., 246.

• Fisken, Fg Off G. B., 250.

• Fitch, Vice Admiral A., 180, 188, 322.

• Fitzgerald, Maj H. A’C., 26, 55.

• Fitzgerald, Pte R. J., 135.

• Fletcher, Vice Admiral F. J., 208–9, 215.

• Florida Islands, 148, 259, 271–2.

• Flux, Maj H. G., 262.

• Foote, Maj C. C., 155.

• Foote, Capt G. W., 82, 114.

• Foreman, Maj R. M., 81, 148.

• Forster, Lt-Col F. G., 48, 262.

• Fort, Rear Admiral G. H., 148, 188.

• Fortune, Lt-Col W. H., 297.

• Forward, Lt J. C., 187.

• Foster, Sister H. B., 167.

• Four Power Pact, 5.

• Fraser, Admiral of the Fleet Lord, 308.

• Fraser, Rt. Hon. P., 8, 10, 26, 41, 74, 103, 200, 236, 296.

  • Defence of Fiji and New Zealand, 66, 68, 70, 328–33.

  • 2 NZ Division, employment of, 68, 103, 106–7, 195, 202, 344–5.

  • 3 NZ Division, policy regarding, 106–9, 195–7, 202, 320, 344–5, 359.

• Fraser, Lt-Col R., 262.

• Free, Maj C. W., 22, 25–6.

• Freeman, Capt R. O., 276–7.

• Freeman, Wg Cdr T. O., 254–6.

• Freyberg, Lt-Gen Lord, 103, 113, 195–6, 202, 321.

• Fulton, Lt-Col J. R. H., 297.

• Furkert, Col F. W., 52.

• Fussell, Lt A. T., 262.

• Gale, HMNZS, 44, 242.

• Gallagher, Maj C. H., 293.

• Galloway, Sister J. G., 167.

• Galway, Rt. Hon. Viscount, 26.

• Gambia, HMNZS, 308.

• Ganongga Island. See New Georgia.

• Gapes, Maj R., 48, 81, 148.

• Garry, 2 Lt A. R. I., 130.

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• Gentry, Maj-Gen W. G., 311.

• German raiders in Pacific, 23, 35.

  • False alarms about, 34.

• Gettins, Capt J. L. J., 55.

• Ghormley, Vice Admiral R. L., 54, 60, 63–4, 66, 73–5, 300–1 (see also South Pacific Command).

• Gibbons, Maj G. B., 112, 172.

• Gilbert and Ellice Islands—

  • Coastwatching, 45, 230–7.

  • Execution of personnel, 235–6.

  • United States landings, 166.

• Gilchrist, Lt F. G. K., 272.

• Gilfillan, Cpl W. M., 147.

• Gillespie, Lt-Col O. A., 26, 54.

• Gillies, Maj A. G., 297.

• Gizo Island. See New Georgia.

• Gladney, Capt, 43.

• Goddard, Air Mshl Sir R. V., 246, 301.

• Goodall, Sgt N. S., 184.

• Gosling, Capt J. W., 278–9.

• Goss, Brig L. G., 46, 91, 124, 166, 199.

• Goto, Rear Admiral, 215.

• Graham, Lt D. G., 125, 135, 271.

• Graham, Lt D. H., 243.

• Graham, Capt I., 154–5.

• Green Islands, 163, 168–94, 199–200, 245, 256–7, 280.

  • Airfield construction, 169–70, 174, 190–2.

  • Casualties, 176, 184, 187–8.

  • Japanese forces, strength of, 169, 174, 177, 184.

  • Native population, 170, 174, 182–4, 188, 190.

  • 30 NZ Battalion reconnaissance, 170–1, 173–7.

  • 14 NZ Brigade, 163, 168–94, 199–200.

  • Preparations and planning for landings, 168–73, 177–8.

  • Strategic importance of, 280.

  • Royal New Zealand Air Force, 177, 182, 191, 256–7.

  • Royal New Zealand Navy, 245.

  • Strength of personnel and equipment landed, 172, 178, 181, 188.

  • Tanaheran action, 185–7.

  • United States Forces, 171–4, 176, 180, 182, 188–91, 199.

• Greig, Capt H. J., 159.

• Gresson, Capt J. P., 297.

• Grey, Capt H. H., 151.

• Grieves, Capt L. M. G., 81.

• Griffen, Maj J. R., 282.

• Griffiths, 2 Lt C. D., 135.

• Griffiths, Flt Lt E. N., 34.

• Grigg, Wg Cdr D. E., 246.

• Griswold, Maj-Gen O. W., 125, 141–2, 224–5, 267, 277, 280, 283, 286.

• Guadalcanal—

  • Airfields, 64, 120–1, 213–15, 217–19, 250.

  • Allied offensive planning, place in, 64.

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  • Campaign on, 73–4, 210–22, 243–4, 247–8, 264–5.

    • Casualties, 211–12, 219, 221–2.

    • Japanese forces—

      • Attempts to reinforce, 214–17, 219–21.

      • Strength of, 213–16, 219–22.

    • Naval actions, 74, 211, 213–20, 243–4.

  • Coastwatching, 64, 212.

  • Fiji Military Forces, 264–6, 270–3.

  • 3 NZ Division, 118–24, 143, 167, 171, 179, 200.

  • Royal New Zealand Air Force, 122, 247–8, 251–4, 256, 260.

  • United States Forces, 120–1, 211–14, 216–18, 220–2, 265.

• Gudsell, Sqn Ldr G. E., 247.

• Gwilliam, Sister M. G., 167.

• Hall, Capt G. F. T., 81.

• Hallwright, Maj W. W., 190.

• Halsey, Admiral W. F., 104, 108, 166–7, 169, 171, 188, 193–4, 197, 208, 216–17, 219–20, 237, 245, 249, 259, 274, 296, 298 (see also South Pacific Command).

• Hamilton, Lt G. R., 186.

• Hannafin, S-Sgt D. O., 156.

• Hannah, W/O G. E., 257.

• Hardie, Maj L. C., 96–7.

• Hardy, Maj R. B., 298–9.

• Harmon, Maj-Gen M. F., 100, 106, 108, 111, 119, 123, 170, 197–8, 322.

• Harper, Lt P. M., 266, 269–70.

• Harris, Lt E. G., 130.

• Harris, Brig-Gen F., 180, 274.

• Hart, Admiral T. C., 57.

• Hartshorn, Sqn Ldr R. G., 258.

• Harvey, Maj H. D., 297.

• Haslett, Maj K., 133.

• Hata, General, 9.

• Hawkins, Maj N. W. M., 80.

• Healy, Sgt M. J., 141.

• Hearn, Cpl H. R. C., 236.

• Heatherwick, Maj G. W., 81, 179.

• Heckler, Sgt S. I., 264–5, 269.

• Heenan, Cpl A. C., 236.

• Heffernan, A. J., 116.

• Henderson, WO M. H., 172.

• Herrick, Sqn Ldr M. J., 154, 248.

• Hewin, Capt H. J. W., 172.

• Hewland, Lt J. L. H., 164.

• Highland, F., 235.

• Hill, Maj J. I. L., 262.

• Hilliard, Lt Cdr J. G., 242.

• Hirohito, Emperor, 16.

• Hislop, Pte S., 135.

• Hitchcock, Capt W. P., 303.

• Hitchon, Pte R. I., 236.

• Hogan, Lt-Col R. A., 315.

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• Holden, Cdr A. D., 242.

• Holland, H. E., 5.

• Holmes, Lt P. E., 272.

• Hopkins, Capt D. R., 111, 178.

• Horan, Rear Admiral H. E., 19.

• Horii, Maj-Gen T., 207.

• Horler, Lt Cdr A. O., 242.

• Houston, Capt B., 290–1.

• Howe, Pte D. H., 236.

• Hoyte, Sister D. H., 167.

• Hudson, Maj D. A., 311.

• Hull, C., 12–13, 16.

• Hunt, Brig F. L., 53, 55, 297.

• Hunter, Lt-Col S., 81, 148.

• Hurley, Maj-Gen P., 74.

• Hutchison, Lt J. C., 130, 136.

• Hyakutake, Lt-Gen H., 206, 213, 217, 221.

• Ibbotson, Plt Off C. G., 56.

• Ilala, Sgt., 146–7.

• Imamura, Lt-Gen, 213.

• Imperial Conferences, 2–3, 5–6.

• India, British Commonwealth Occupation Force components, 309, 316.

• Indian Ocean Area, 58, 336.

• Indo-China, 11, 13, 15–17.

• Inouye, Vice-Admiral, 208.

• Irving, Lt-Col J. H., 25, 36, 48.

• Irwin, Maj R. M., 163, 179.

• Isitt, AVM Sir L. M., 308.

• 1 Island Command. See New Caledonia.

• 6 Island Command, 171.

• 1 (Islands) Group, 252–4 (see also RNZAF—Solomons Campaign).

• Jack, Maj D. McK., 162.

• Jackson, Sgt L. V., 264.

• Japan—

  • Aggression and infiltration, pre-war, 1–3, 5–6, 9–13, 15–17.

  • Allied occupation of, 308–17.

    • 2 NZEF, Japan, 310–17.

    • Royal New Zealand Air Force component, 310, 316.

    • Sub-base, Tokyo, 317.

    • Tokyo guard, 314–15.

  • Credits, ‘freezing’ of, 10–11, 13.

  • Foreign policy, 16–17.

  • Germany, relations with, 9, 24, 205.

  • Greater East Asia Co-prosperity Sphere, 16–17.

  • Prisoners of war and internees in New Zealand, 44.

  • Rise of, 1–17.

  • Russia, relations with, 1, 11.

  • Trade with New Zealand, 6, 8, 11.

  • United States and United Kingdom, negotiations with, 9–10, 12–13, 15–16.

  • War (1914–18), 2–3.

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  • War (1941–45)—

    • Atom bombs, dropping of, 307.

    • Declaration of, 17.

    • Early successes in, 17–18, 205.

    • Planning and strategy, 204–6, 210–11, 222–3, 225.

    • Preparations for Allied assault on, 307–8.

    • Surrender, 307–8.

• Japanese forces—

  • 1 Air Fleet, 207.

  • Air forces, annihilation of in South Pacific, 193, 257.

  • 8 Area Army, 169, 213, 223, 227.

  • 14 Army, 207.

  • 17 Army, 138, 206–7, 213, 221, 223, 226–7, 257.

  • 18 Army, 213.

  • 35 Army, 207.

  • Combined Fleet, 204, 209–10, 225.

  • 2 Division, 213–14.

  • 6 Division, 224, 226.

  • 38 Division, 213–14, 217, 219, 221–2, 224.

  • 2 Fleet, 207.

  • 4 Fleet, 208–9.

  • 8 Fleet, 207, 214, 227.

  • Rations, 221, 362.

  • 19 Seaplane Tender Division, 209.

  • South East Area Fleet, 154.

  • South East Area Headquarters, 177, 180.

  • South Sea Garrison Unit, 226.

  • South Seas Detachment, 207.

  • Southern advance, components for, 206–8.

  • Southern Army, 204–6.

  • Submarine operations, 49–50, 118, 154, 216, 243–5, 248, 259, 297.

• J Force. See 2 NZEF, Japan.

• Java Sea, Battle of, 18.

• Jefferis, Pte J. H., 176.

• Jellicoe, Admiral of the Fleet Lord, 3–4, 19.

• Jenkins, Lt-Col F. G. M., 55, 81, 112.

• Johnson, Capt H. N., 82, 114.

• Johnson, Lt R. W. R., 262.

• Johnston, Maj A. H., 81, 148.

• Johnston, Lt-Col W. D. Stoney, 48, 262.

• Johnstone, Capt G. A. R., 26, 262.

• Joint Chiefs of Staff in Australia, 309.

• Jolly, Maj S. N., 167.

• Jones, Capt B., 293.

• Jones, Hon. F., 26, 37, 100, 107, 112.

• Jones, Lt-Col H. A., 110.

• Jones, Cpl J. M., 233.

• Jones, Pte R., 236.

• Jordan, Rt. Hon. W. J., 6, 60, 65, 196.

• Josselyn, Lt H. E., 127, 238, 271.

• Joyce, Lt-Col J. P., 54.

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• Kaimais, Battle of the, 84–7.

• Kakafuji, Mr. 10.

• Kawaguchi, Maj-Gen K., 207.

• Keith, Maj G. F. R., 187.

• Kellaway, Maj G. T., 26.

• Kells, Sgt M. V., 264.

• Kelly, Lt Cdr R. B., 153.

• Kennedy, Maj D. G., 237–8.

• Kermadec Islands, coastwatching, 228, 230.

• Kerr, Lt C. E. G., 131.

• Kete, Pte E., 281.

• Kilpin, Pte C. A., 236.

• King, Admiral E., 63–4, 69–70, 73.

• Kinkaid, Vice-Admiral T. C., 216–17, 219.

• Kirk, Capt L. J., 156.

• Kiwi A, B, C, D. See 3 NZ Division—Reorganisation for Pacific service.

• Kiwi, HMNZS, 242–4.

• Knapp, S. R., 165.

• Knipe, Spr F. L., 160.

• Koga, Admiral M., 223.

• Kolombangara, See New Georgia Group.

• Kolombangara, Battle of, 241–2.

• Kondo, Admiral N., 207, 223.

• Konoye, Prince, 10, 12.

• Krueger, Lt-Gen W., 59.

• Krulak, Lt-Col V. H., 147.

• Kurusu, S., 12–13, 16.

• Laigret, Governor, 342–3.

• Lamont, Capt A. M., 81.

• Law, Lt D. J., 136, 165.

• Lawford, Capt D., 141, 179, 183.

• Lawrence, Capt R. S., 145.

• Leander, HMNZS, 21, 43, 53, 241–2, 288.

• Leary, Vice-Admiral H. F., 53, 57.

• Lee, Rear Admiral W. A., 219.

• Lees, Lt-Col C. E., 123.

• Lempriere, L-Cpl J. B., 147.

• Lend-Lease, 11, 59, 112.

• Leslie, Lt J. C., 55.

• Lethbridge, Maj-Gen J. S., 166.

• Lewis, Maj A. W., 286.

• Liggett, Padre (Lt-Col) K., 116, 165, 304.

• Lincoln, Lt-Col L. A., 24.

• Lincoln, Lt-Gen R. B., 91, 100.

• Line Islands. See Fanning Island.

• Lloyd, Maj E. E., 262.

• Lockett, Lt R. B., 130.

• Lockwood, Brig-Gen B. C., 294.

• Logan, Maj G. W., 110, 148, 154, 156–7, 166.

• Loganforce, 154–8.

• Long, Pte A. T., 102.

• Louden, Capt K. E., 150.

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• Loughnan, Maj C. H., 26, 55.

• Lovell, Lt-Col A. A., 290.

• Lovelock, Capt L. D., 81.

• Luke, Sir H., 35, 37, 50, 231.

• Lumsden, Flt Lt K. D., 255.

• Luoni, W/O G. I., 155.

• Luxford, Maj E. M., 81.

• Lyons, Rt. Hon. J. A., 6.

• MacArthur, Gen of the Army D., 18, 60, 62–4, 169, 274, 307, 309–10 (see also South West Pacific Command).

• MacArthur, Maj I. H., 55, 82, 112, 166.

• McCain, Rear Admiral J. S., 245.

• McCarthy, Capt H. N., 124.

• McCarthy, Cpl J. J., 236.

• McClure, Jnr Cdr G. V. M., 116.

• McCowan, Maj A. I., 82.

• McCullough, Pte A., 137.

• McCurdy, Capt E. E., 262.

• MacDonald, Rt. Hon. J. Ramsey, 5.

• MacDonald, 2 Lt N. N., 276.

• MacDonald, Lt O. W., 131.

• McEwan, 2 Lt R. D., 262.

• McGhie, Sgt W. Q., 135.

• McGowan, Capt W. P., 26, 55, 82.

• Macindoe, Capt H. L. G., 81.

• McIntosh, Maj A., 297.

• McIntosh, A. D., 74.

• MacIntyre, Lt-Col D., 311.

• McKay, Sgt-Maj, 140.

• McKay, Maj W. G., 40, 54, 81, 118, 141, 179.

• McKenna, Cpl A. E., 236.

• MacKenzie, Sgt N. B., 268.

• McKenzie, Pte R. M., 236.

• McKenzie-Muirson, Lt-Col K. B., 83, 112, 148, 166.

• Mackesy, Maj-Gen P. J., 7.

• McKillop, Col A. C., 54.

• McKillop, Col E. R., 24–5, 29, 40.

• McKinnon, Lt-Col W. S., 81, 112, 148, 179, 311.

• Mackley, Flt Lt W. B., 259.

• McLachlan, Sister A. M., 167.

• MacLeod, Lt Cdr C., 242.

• McLeod, Sgt G. G., 144.

• McLeod, Lt-Col J. M. C., 293, 297.

• McNamara, Lt-Col S. A., 55, 82, 130.

• McNaught, Sgt R., 165.

• McNeight, Lt W. J., 133.

• McQuinn, Cpl M. P., 233.

• McRae, Sgt M., 125.

• Magrane, Col J. P., 29, 262, 287.

• Malaita Island, 260.

• Mansergh, Rear Admiral C. A. L., 240–1.

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• Maori forces, employment in the Pacific, 79, 104–5.

• Maori War Effort Parliamentary Committee, 104–5.

• Marceau, Flt Lt C. S., 248.

• Marshall, Gen of the Army G. C., 59, 62–4, 70.

• Marshall, Maj S. F., 54, 80, 166.

• Martin, Lt F. J., 262.

• Martin, Maj R. M., 155.

• Masefield, Lt B., 266–7.

• Massey, Rt. Hon. W. F., 2, 5.

• Matai, HMNZS, 242–3, 291.

• Mawson, Lt-Col J. B., 26, 29, 48.

• Mead, Maj-Gen O. H., 51–2, 54–6.

• Menzies, Lt-Col C. B., 297.

• Menzies, Pte J. M., 233, 236.

• Menzies, Pte M., 233, 236.

• Merrill, Rear Admiral A. S., 180, 255.

• Merrill, Capt J., 145.

• Midway, Battle of, 208–11.

• Mikawa, Vice-Admiral G., 207, 214, 226.

• Millar, Lt A. M. J., 268.

• Millar, Capt D. J. S., 155.

• Miller, W/O J. E., 251.

• 25 Minesweeping Flotilla. See Royal New Zealand Navy.

• Missen, Maj V. P., 311.

• Mitchell, Capt F. J., 159.

• Mitchell, Lt-Col F. M., 297.

• Mitchell, Sir P., 105–6, 263, 283.

• Moa, HMNZS, 242–4.

• Moffatt, Lt-Col J. F., 166, 180.

• Molloy, Fg Off J. M., 281.

• Momotake, Lt-Gen, 208.

• Mono Island. SeeTreasury Islands.

• Monowai, HMNZS, 26, 34, 43, 46, 49, 291, 302, 306.

• Montchamp, Col H., 113.

• Moon, Maj N. C., 179.

• Moore, Lt-Col A. J., 36, 55, 82, 112.

• Moore, Lt-Col J. E., 180.

• Moore, Capt W. A., 290–1.

• Moosbrugger, Cdr F., 224.

• Morgan, R. G., 234.

• Morrison, Sgt R. H., 264.

• Mowatt, Capt D. N., 283.

• Muir, Capt A. E., 82.

• Muir, Capt J. B., 179.

• Muller, Pte L. H., 233.

• Munda. See New Georgia Group.

• Murphy, Col W., 45, 48, 54, 80, 112, 118, 124.

• Murray, Lt-Col A., 81, 173, 179.

• Murray, Lt C. G., 81.

• Murray, Rear Admiral G. D., 216.

• Murray, Cpl T. C., 234, 236.

• Myers, Maj M. S., 55, 82.

• Mynott, Maj W. L., 111, 179.

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• Nagumo, Vice-Admiral C., 207, 216.

• Nairn, Flt Lt R. C., 250.

• Nankivell, Col J. H., 104.

• Nash, Cpl J., 146.

• Nash, Hon. W., 5, 60, 66, 68–9, 112, 195–6, 244, 360–1.

• Neil, Maj A. J., 262.

• Nelson, Sgt H. L., 185.

• Nelson, Sqn Ldr J. S., 251, 257.

• Netherlands East Indies, 11–12, 14, 17–18, 204–5.

• Nevill, AVM Sir A. de T., 30.

• Neville, Capt J. H., 148.

• New, Capt H. B., 262.

• Newall, Mshl of the RAF Lord, 165–6.

• New Britain—

  • Air raids on Rabaul, 177, 188, 191–2, 255–8.

  • Operations in, 58–9, 62–4, 166, 193, 205, 210.

• New Caledonia—

  • Australia's commitments in, 43, 305.

  • Defences (1941), 43.

  • French and native forces, 93–4.

  • Japanese infiltration, pre-war fear of, 1–2.

  • Japanese plans to attack and establish base, 206–8.

  • Laigret, interview with, 342–3.

  • 3 NZ Division, 77, 83, 87–118, 197, 200–1.

    • Artillery organisation, 77, 93–4.

    • Base organisation, 93, 113–16, 118.

    • Defence scheme and preparations, 91–4.

    • Equipment, supply and maintenance, 95–8, 101.

    • Medical, 114–15.

    • 8 NZ Infantry Brigade, 93–4, 98–100, 110, 116.

    • 14 NZ Infantry Brigade, 93–4, 99–102, 110, 116.

    • 15 NZ Infantry Brigade, 91, 93, 100, 110.

    • Training, 98–102.

    • Welfare and recreation, 95–6, 102, 115–16.

  • Noumea, 60, 89–90, 93–4, 101, 114, 116–17, 220.

  • Role as Allied base, 59–60, 64, 89, 93, 220, 294.

  • Royal New Zealand Air Force, 245–6.

  • United States Forces, 69, 89–90, 93–5, 99, 115.

• New Georgia Group (see also Vella Lavella)—

  • Campaign in, 126, 138, 223–5, 240–2, 249–50, 266–70, 273.

  • Casualties, 224, 270.

  • Coastwatching, 238.

  • Fiji Military Forces, 266–70, 273.

  • Japanese forces, strength of, 223–5.

  • Kolombangara, 126, 222–5, 273.

  • Munda airfield, 126, 222, 224–5, 240, 248, 252, 254–6, 266–7, 269–70.

  • Naval operations, 138, 224–5, 240–2.

  • 3 NZ Division—

    • Gizo and Ganongga Islands reconnaissance, 141.

    • Simbo Island, 141.

  • Royal New Zealand Air Force, 166, 248–50, 252, 254, 256.

  • United States Forces, 223–5, 266–70.

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• New Guinea—

  • Campaign, 59, 62–4, 154, 166, 205–6, 210.

  • Withdrawal of Japanese troops to Guadalcanal, 213.

• New Hebrides—

  • 3 NZ Division amphibious training, 116–18.

  • 1 NZ Field Bakery, 140.

  • Role as Allied base, 59, 246, 294.

  • Royal New Zealand Air Force, 246–7, 251–3.

  • United States Forces, recommendations for, 69.

• Newlands, W/O I. D., 236.

• Newman, Lt E. R., 82.

• Newton, Vice-Admiral J. H., 193, 200.

• Newton, Wg Cdr P. G. H., 251.

• New Zealand—

  • Allied plans concerning, 8, 66.

  • Appreciations of Japanese threat to, 6, 8, 61, 319.

  • Armed Forces—

    • Strength (to 1944), 67, 110.

    • Wellington Conference recommendations, 7.

  • Chiefs of Staff, 19–20, 24, 37, 65, 67–8, 103, 229, 291, 318.

  • Coastwatching commitments, 43–4, 229–30.

  • Defence—

    • Assistance from United Kingdom and United States, 44, 50, 65–7, 69, 319, 328–33.

    • Estimated requirements, 61, 67.

    • State of defences (1941), 43–4, 46, 61.

  • Japanese submarine operations, 49–50.

  • Japanese war plans concerning, 206, 210–11.

  • Manpower, 67–8, 79–80, 106, 109–10, 195–8, 201, 296, 319, 360–1.

  • Pacific command areas, 57–60.

  • Provision of bases and supplies for Allies, 59, 195–6.

  • Relations with Australia, 107.

  • Trade with Japan, 6, 8, 11.

  • United States Forces, 59, 63, 212, 220.

• New Zealand, HMS, 1, 4.

• New Zealand Army Nursing Service, 26, 31, 167.

• 16 NZ Brigade Group. See Tonga.

• 2 NZ Division—

  • Employment of, 68, 103, 106–8, 195–7, 199, 201–3, 346–59.

  • Reinforcements and replacements from Pacific, 22, 105–6, 108–10, 200–3, 290–1, 344–5.

• 3 NZ Division—

  • Appointments and commands, 48, 54–5, 80–2, 112, 166.

  • Disbandment of, 202–3, 327, 359.

  • Employment of, 70–6, 78, 83, 103–8, 123, 193, 197, 201, 319–20, 337–40, 353–8.

  • Equipment, 86, 95–9, 101, 124, 131, 148, 178, 201, 323–4.

  • Fiji, 46–56, 261–2 (see also 8 NZ Infantry Brigade Group).

  • Ganongga and Gizo Islands reconnaissance, 141.

  • Green Islands operations, 163, 168–94, 199–200.

  • Guadalcanal, 118–24, 143, 167, 171, 179, 200.

  • Morale, 84, 87, 108, 138, 162–4, 167, 183, 325.

  • New Caledonia, 77, 83, 87–118, 197, 200–1.

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  • New Hebrides, 116–18.

  • New Zealand, 71, 77–9, 82–7, 201, 203.

  • 8 NZ Infantry Brigade (see also 8 NZ Infantry Brigade Group).

    • Employment of, 143, 170, 197.

  • Fiji, 46–8, 50–1.

    • Guadalcanal, 118–19, 143.

    • New Caledonia, 93–4, 98–100, 110, 116.

  • New Zealand, 71, 78, 83–5.

    • Treasury Islands, 143–66, 168, 170, 199–200.

  • 14 NZ Infantry Brigade—

    • Fiji, 45–8.

    • Green Islands, 170–1, 173–94, 199–200.

    • Guadalcanal, 118–19.

    • New Caledonia, 93–4, 99–102, 110, 116.

    • New Zealand, 71, 78, 84–5.

    • Vella Lavella, 125–42, 159–65, 167, 173, 178, 271.

  • 15 NZ Infantry Brigade, 91, 93, 100, 104–5, 110–11, 123.

  • Reinforcements and replacements for 2 NZ Division, 106, 108–9, 200, 202–3, 344–5.

  • Releases for RNZAF, 109.

  • Reorganisation for Pacific service, 71–80, 83, 103–12, 301.

  • Simbo Island, 141.

  • Training, 78, 84–7, 98–102, 116–18, 122, 143, 173.

  • Units—

    • 29 Battalion 48, 71, 84–5, 93, 99, 143–4, 146, 150, 153, 158.

    • 30 Battalion, 48, 71, 85, 88, 93, 130, 141, 153, 160, 170–1, 173–8, 181, 183–7, 190.

    • 34 Battalion, 48, 71, 104, 110, 143, 146, 152, 155, 157–8 (see also Loganforce and Tonga).

    • 35 Battalion, 39, 45, 48, 71, 84–5, 93, 129–37, 178, 184, 185.

    • 36 Battalion, 45, 48, 71, 104, 110, 143, 146, 150, 152–3, 157–8 (see also Norfolk Island).

    • 37 Battalion, 45, 48, 71, 85, 93, 102, 110, 129–31, 133, 136–7, 165, 178, 184, 187.

    • Defence and Employment Platoons, 179, 183–4.

    • Divisional Headquarters, 47, 71, 84, 91, 116, 118, 123–4, 127–8, 130, 140, 167, 171, 179, 181, 189, 200–1.

    • 4 Field Security Section, 141, 179, 183.

    • Machine Gun Company, 8 Brigade, 110, 148 (see also Loganforce).

    • Machine Gun Company, 14 Brigade, 110, 130–1, 180, 183, 185–7.

    • NZ Army Service Corps, 49, 84, 86, 96, 100.

      • 4 Composite Company, 48, 85, 93, 151.

      • 16 Composite Company, 48, 85, 87, 93, 102.

      • 29 Composite Company, 93, 111.

      • 4 Motor Transport Company, 93, 148.

      • 10 Motor Transport Company, 140, 179.

      • 16 Motor Transport Company, 130–1, 179.

      • Reserve Mechanical Transport Company, 93.

    • NZ Artillery, 48–9, 54, 76–9, 84, 87–8, 93–4, 100, 104, 106, 111–12, 132, 136–7, 139, 146, 153, 182 (see also Norfolk Island).

      • 53 Anti-Tank Battery, 93, 130–1, 179.

      • 54 Anti-Tank Battery, 93, 148, 153.

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      • 12 Field Battery, 130.

      • 35 Field Battery, 45, 48, 93, 102, 131.

      • 37 Field Battery, 48.

      • 17 Field Regiment, 93, 160, 179, 184.

      • 37 Field Regiment, 111.

      • 38 Field Regiment, 111, 148, 151–3, 155.

      • 28 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment, 94, 111.

      • 33 Heavy Regiment, 94, 111.

      • 144 Independent Battery, 170, 179, 182–3.

      • 207 Light Anti-Aircraft Battery, 102, 130–1, 136.

      • 209 Light Anti-Aircraft Battery, 93, 141.

      • 214 Light Anti-Aircraft Battery, 93.

      • 29 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, 94, 122, 148, 152–3, 179.

      • 144 Light Howitzer Battery, 93.

      • 27 Mixed Anti-Aircraft Battery, 45, 48.

      • 4 Survey Troop, 179.

    • NZ Dental Services, 148, 167, 179.

    • NZ Engineers, 78, 84, 86, 95, 100, 104, 111, 122, 161, 164, 167, 177, 182–3, 189, 191.

      • 20 Field Company, 48, 85, 87, 93, 102, 130–1, 141, 179.

      • 23 Field Company, 48, 85, 93, 148, 159.

      • 26 Field Company, 111, 124, 141, 179.

      • 37 Field Park Company, 93, 167, 173, 179, 190.

    • NZ Medical Services, 87, 93, 111, 114–15, 141, 162–3, 190.

      • 2 Casualty Clearing Station, 124, 159, 167.

      • 2 Field Ambulance, 48.

      • 7 Field Ambulance, 48, 85, 93, 148, 155, 159.

      • 22 Field Ambulance, 85, 93, 100, 102, 130–1, 179, 190.

      • 24 Field Ambulance, 111, 124, 179.

      • 6 Field Hygiene Section, 115, 163, 179.

      • 1 Field Surgical Unit, 140, 179.

      • 2 Field Surgical Unit, 148.

      • 1 Malaria Control Section, 148, 162, 179.

      • Namaka Hospital, 48.

    • NZ Ordnance Corps, 200.

      • Divisional Ordnance Workshops, 48, 93.

      • 20 Light Aid Detachment, 160.

      • 36 Light Aid Detachment, 48.

      • 37 Light Aid Detachment, 93.

      • 64 Light Aid Detachment, 93.

    • NZ Signals, 84, 86–7, 100–1, 111, 123, 130–1, 139, 148, 159–60, 163, 174, 179, 182, 189.

    • 1 Ruahine Battalion, 83, 93, 110–11, 341.

    • 1 Scottish Battalion, 83, 93, 99, 111, 341.

    • Tank Squadron, 83, 111, 124, 143–4, 170, 178, 182–3, 186.

    • Vella Lavella, 123–42, 159–65, 167, 171, 173, 178, 271.

    • Welfare and recreation, 95–6, 102, 115–16, 162, 164–5, 167–8, 190, 200.

    • Withdrawal from operations, 195–203, 346–58.

• 2 NZEF IP—

  • Administrative problems, 115, 122–3.

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  • Appointments and commands, 80–2, 112, 114, 166.

  • Base organisation, 82, 93, 111, 113–16, 123–4, 167.

  • Title, 72.

  • Units—

    • Army Education and Welfare Service, 164, 190.

    • Artillery Training Depot, 111.

    • Chaplains’ Department, 165.

    • Convalescent Depot, 111.

    • 1 Field Bakery, 140.

    • Field Maintenance Centre, 123–4, 167.

    • 4 General Hospital, 113–15, 159.

    • Public Relations Service, 116.

    • Wharf Operating Company, 111.

    • Works Construction Company, 110.

• 2 NZEF, Japan, 308–17.

  • Appointments and commands, 311.

  • Formation in Italy, 310–11.

  • Morale, 311–12, 316.

• New Zealand Government—

  • Employment of forces in Pacific, 72, 74–5, 83, 103–4, 106–11, 197, 288, 296, 308, 320.

  • Fanning Island defence, 288.

  • Fiji defence commitments, 7, 19–22, 30, 36–7, 41, 45–6, 54.

  • Japan—

    • Declaration of war on, 17.

    • Reaction to rise of, 1–17.

  • Lend-lease transactions, 59, 112.

  • New Zealand, HMS, gift of, 1.

  • Pacific policy to 1941, 1–17.

  • Requests for assistance in defence commitments, 65–9, 319, 328–33.

  • Singapore defence contribution, 5, 66.

  • Society Islands, assistance to, 305–6.

  • South West Pacific defence responsibility, 36–7, 300.

  • Support for unification of Pacific war direction, 60–1.

  • Thailand, defence of, 14.

  • Tonga, defence commitments in, 37, 292, 296–7, 299.

  • United States defence responsibility, attitude to, 60, 69–70.

  • Withdrawal and disbandment of 3 Division, 195–7, 201–2.

• New Zealand Home Guard, 44, 67, 85.

• 8 NZ Infantry Brigade Group, Fiji, 22, 24–46, 229, 231–2.

  • Appointments and commands, 25–6.

  • Coastwatching commitments, 229, 231–2.

  • Equipment, 25, 28–9, 31–2, 36–8.

  • Formation of, 22, 24–5.

  • Units—

    • 29 Battalion, 25, 29, 36.

    • 30 Battalion, 25, 29, 33–4, 36, 39.

    • 34 Battalion, 25, 29, 36.

    • 4 Composite Company ASC, 25, 30, 35.

    • 7 Field Ambulance, 25.

    • 35 Field Battery, 25, 29, 33, 36, 45.

    • 20 Light Aid Detachment, 36.

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  • NZ Engineers, 25, 28–30, 35, 39–40.

  • 20 Field Company, 25.

  • NZ Signals, 25, 35.

  • Training school, 36.

• New Zealand Military Forces—

  • Assault on Japan, proposed force for, 197, 202, 308.

  • Expansion, pre-war, 7, 288.

  • Mackesy report, 7.

  • Reduction to meet manpower problem, 109.

  • Strength, 43–4, 61, 67, 110, 318–19.

  • South Pacific Command, position under, 65.

  • Wellington Conference recommendations, 7.

• New Zealand National Patriotic Fund Board, 32, 115–16, 165.

• New Zealand Post and Telegraph Department—

  • Operators as coastwatchers, 229–30.

• New Zealand Public Works Department—

  • Coastwatching commitments, 229, 238.

  • Fiji airfield construction, 41–2.

• New Zealand Territorial Forces, 7, 44, 109.

• New Zealand Women's Army Auxiliary Corps, New Caledonia, 116.

• New Zealand YMCA, 32, 115, 165, 313.

• N Force. See Norfolk Island.

• Niagara, RMS, 290.

• Nichol, Pte J. H., 236.

• Nicholls, Gp Capt C. W. K., 191, 257–8.

• Nicholls, Lt O., 137.

• Nimitz, Admiral C., 60–4, 69, 307.

• Nissan Island. SeeGreen Islands.

• Nomura, Admiral, 12–13, 16.

• Norfolk Island—

  • Airfield construction, 300–2.

  • Australian personnel, 300–2.

  • Defence responsibility for, 300–1, 305.

  • N Force, 104, 301–5.

  • 36 Battalion, 104, 301, 304.

  • 2 Battalion, Wellington West Coast Regiment, 304.

  • NZ Army Service Corps, 303.

  • NZ Artillery, 301–2, 304.

  • 215 Composite Anti-Aircraft Battery, 302, 304.

  • 152 Heavy Battery, 301–2, 304.

  • NZ Engineers, 303.

  • Royal New Zealand Air Force, 301, 303–5.

  • Strategic importance of, 300–1, 305.

• Norris, Maj R. W., 293.

• North, Maj N. H., 162.

• North Pacific Area, 60.

• Northcott, Lt-Gen Sir J., 309, 313.

• Northern Landing Force, 130, 161 (see also Vella Lavella).

• Nurse, Lt-Col F. N., 22.

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• Ocean Island, coastwatching, 43, 230, 234.

• O’Dowd, Lt P., 175–6.

• Oldfield, Wg Cdr J. A., 154, 182.

• O’Leary, Lt-Col G. P., 290.

• Olympic, Operation, 307.

• O'Neill, Maj I. G., 157.

• Ormsby, Lt M. M., 135.

• Ota, Admiral, 223.

• Owen, Pte C. J., 236.

• Owen, Pte E. V., 151.

• Pacific—

  • Air facilities, organisation of, 20.

  • Allied strategy and planning, 7–8, 14, 20, 57–9, 62–6, 122, 126, 142–3, 166, 169, 224, 274, 294, 307.

  • Command in, 57–8, 60–5, 169.

  • Command areas, 57–60, 64, 336.

  • State of Allied defences (1941), 42–3, 61.

• Pacific Ocean Area, 57–8, 60, 334–6 (see also South Pacific Command).

  • Directive to Commander-in-Chief, 334–5.

• Pacific Section 2 NZEF. See 3 NZ Division.

  • Title, 72.

• Pacific War Council, 60–1.

• Page, Fg Off I. M., 247.

• Park, Pte R. J., 134.

• Park, Brig R. S., 60.

• Parker, Padre J. W., 165.

• Parker, Pte W. A. R., 235–6.

• Parkhouse, Capt G. M., 81, 148, 179.

• Parry, Admiral Sir W. E., 14, 24, 74, 305.

• Patch, Maj-Gen A. M., 220, 265.

• Patterson, R. P., 123.

• Pattullo, Lt-Col H. A., 55.

• Pearl Harbour, Japanese attack on, 10, 15–16, 43.

• Pearsall, Cpl C. A., 236.

• Pearson, Sgt W. J., 159.

• Peck, Maj-Gen De W., 104.

• Perry, Hon. W., 109.

• Peterson, Maj H. C. F., 80.

• Philippine Islands, 4, 14, 17–18, 58, 204.

• Phipps, Lt Cdr P., 242–4.

• Phipps, Sgt T. J., 155.

• Phoenix Islands, 20, 43, 230, 239.

• Pickering, Sgt B. D., 279.

• Pierce, Padre J. C., 165.

• Pinkham, Maj W. G. F., 297.

• Pirie, Fg Off N. A., 251.

• Pitcairn Island, coastwatching, 228.

• Pithie, Maj L. E., 166, 180.

• Potter, Brig L., 46–7, 55, 77, 82, 85, 93, 125, 130–1, 137–8, 170, 174, 178, 180, 181, 315.

• Powles, Maj G. R., 179.

• Pratt, Pte W. M., 135.

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• Priest, Pte P. M., 186.

• Primrose, Lt G. H., 184.

• Prince of Wales, HMS, 18.

• Pringle, Lt-Col B. H., 166, 303.

• Prisoners of war and internees, 44, 233–7.

• Purton, 2 Lt F. W., 82.

• Puttick, Lt-Gen Sir E., 37, 41, 71–2, 74, 83, 104–5, 109, 112, 201, 263, 297–8.

  • Employment and organisation of NZ Divisions, 71–2, 74, 83, 104–5, 195–6, 201, 346–58.

• Pym, Maj J. A., 45.

• Quill, Wg Cdr S. G., 182, 249–50.

• Rabaul. SeeNew Britain.

• Rarotonga. SeeCook Islands.

• Ratcliffe, Cpl L. G., 187.

• Rawnsley, Wg Cdr I. E., 253.

• Reesby, Sgt G. H., 187.

• Reid, L-Cpl C., 183.

• Reid, Maj F., 297.

• Reidy, Lt-Col J. M., 82, 112, 166.

• Rennie, Capt J. S., 292.

• Repulse, HMS, 18.

• Revell, Capt T. P., 130.

• Reynolds, Lt-Col A. W., 297.

• Rice, Capt S. R., 110.

• Richard, Pte R. T., 186.

• Riley, Col W. E., 169.

• Rivett-Carnac, Vice-Admiral J. W., 288.

• Roberts, Air Cdre G. N., 42, 245.

• Robertson, Lt-Gen H. C. H., 309.

• Robinson, 2 Lt P.H., 55.

• Roche, WO II R. A., 135.

• Rochester, Capt H. A., 180.

• Rogers, Maj D., 159.

• Ronaldson, Maj C. W. H., 82.

• Roosevelt, President F. D., 9, 14, 15, 74, 103, 195.

• Rosenthal, Maj-Gen Sir C., 302.

• Ross, Maj L. A. S., 110, 180.

• Rout, Lt-Col O. E. L., 82.

• Row, Brig R. A., 46, 53, 82, 85, 93, 144–8, 153, 155, 157–8, 166.

• Royal New Zealand Air Force—

  • Assistance to shipping, 258–9.

  • Bougainville, 250, 255–8, 260, 274, 281.

  • British Commonwealth Occupation Force components, 310, 316.

  • Command, 65, 245, 252–4.

  • Fighter Wing, 154, 177, 182, 191, 254–8.

  • Fiji, 34–5, 37, 42, 44–5, 51–2, 245, 258–9.

  • Florida Island, 259.

  • Green Islands, 177, 182, 191, 256–7.

  • Guadalcanal, 122, 247–8, 251–4, 256, 260.

  • Japan, forces for final assault on, 308.

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  • New Caledonia, 245–6.

  • New Georgia, 166, 248–50, 252, 254, 256.

  • New Hebrides, 246–7, 251–3.

  • Norfolk Island, 301, 303–5.

  • Pacific air ferry service, 294.

  • Pacific air survey, 20.

  • Rabaul, raids on, 191, 255–8.

  • Solomons campaign, 154, 177, 182, 245, 247–60, 274, 281.

  • Strength, 44, 61, 67, 109–10, 196, 260.

  • Support for 3 NZ Division training in New Zealand, 78, 85.

  • Tonga, 248, 296.

  • Treasury Islands, 154, 254, 259.

  • Units—

    • 1 Bomber Reconnaissance Squadron, 256–7.

    • 3 Bomber Squadron, 246–8, 252–3.

    • 4 Bomber Squadron, 245.

    • 4 Bomber Reconnaissance Squadron, 258–9.

    • 6 Flying Boat Squadron, 253, 259.

    • 9 Bomber Squadron, 246, 252.

    • 14 Fighter Squadron, 182, 249–53, 310, 316.

    • 15 Fighter Squadron, 154, 248–9, 252, 254–8, 296.

    • 16 Fighter Squadron, 251–2.

    • 17 Fighter Squadron, 251–2, 257.

    • 18 Fighter Squadron, 154, 182, 252, 254–7.

    • 20 (Torpedo-Bomber) Squadron, 258.

    • 25 (Dive-Bomber) Squadron, 258.

    • 30 (Dive-Bomber) Squadron, 258.

    • 31 (Torpedo-Bomber) Squadron, 258.

    • 41 Squadron, 310.

    • Radar squadrons, 254, 259–60, 305.

    • 4 Repair Depot, 253.

    • Sawmilling detachment, 122, 254.

    • Servicing units, 253–5, 258.

  • Vella Lavella landings, 252.

  • Wellington Conference recommendations, 7.

• Royal New Zealand Navy (see also under names of ships)—

  • Command in the Pacific, 65.

  • Components with British Pacific Fleet, 243, 308.

  • 25 Minesweeping Flotilla, 242–5.

  • Solomons Campaign, 240–5.

  • Strength, 43, 67, 110, 196.

  • Title, 26.

  • Wellington Conference recommendations, 7.

• Rupertus, Brig-Gen W. H., 212.

• Rusden, Pte C. M., 147.

• Russell Islands, 244, 249–50.

• Rutherford, Capt J., 80, 87.

• Rutherford, Maj R. J., 111, 179, 186.

• Rutherford, Capt W. G., 179.

• Ryan, Lt E. H., 183, 185.

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• Saito, Maj-Gen, 282.

• Salmon, Col C. W., 113, 198.

• Salote, Queen, 292, 299–300.

• Samoa—

  • Coastwatching, 43, 230.

  • Defences, 4, 42.

  • Japanese plans to attack and establish base, 206–8.

  • Role as Allied base, 59, 294.

  • United States Forces, 53, 69.

• San Cristobal, 266.

• Sanders, Lt-Col G. P., 311.

• Sanderson, Capt N. R., 179.

• Sandston, Capt G. C. C., 180.

• Santa Cruz, Battle of, 216–17.

• Santa Isabel Island, 222–3, 271.

• Sasaki, Rear Admiral N., 223–4.

• Saunders, Air Chf Mshl Sir H., 14, 19, 24.

• Savage, Rt. Hon. M. J., 6–7.

• Sayers, Col E. G., 163, 166.

• Sayers, WO R., 164.

• Scott, Wg Cdr I. A., 259.

• Scott, Rear Admiral N., 215, 217–18.

• Scott, Lt T. C., 283.

• Seaward, Lt-Col C. F., 55, 82, 130, 166.

• Seltzer, Col E. T., 48.

• Sexton, Ch Sister J., 167.

• Shanahan, F., 37, 109.

• Sheild, Padre E. O., 165.

• Sherman, Rear Admiral F. C., 274.

• Sherson, Pte C. H., 156.

• Shewan, Matron A. G., 311.

• Shirer, Lt-Col W. F., 81, 166.

• Shirley, Lt D. M., 136.

• Shortland Islands, 142–3, 168, 221, 226, 274.

• Silk, Capt B. M., 145, 172.

• Silvester, Rev A. W. E., 238.

• Simmers, Maj J. C. M., 82.

• Simmiss, Maj G. C., 82.

• Simpson, Capt D. G., 130.

• Sinclair, Maj R., 133.

• Singapore, 2, 4–8, 14, 18, 66.

• Singapore staff talks, 11, 14, 66.

• Skilling, Sgt V. D., 269.

• Smith, Pte J. E., 157.

• Smith, Cdr J. MacD., 174–6.

• Society Islands, 43, 69, 305–6.

• Solomon, Maj D. A., 55, 80.

• Solomon Islands—

  • Campaign in, 62–4, 74, 122, 166, 210, 221, 225–7, 242–5, 247–60, 274, 323–4 (see also Bougainville, Green Islands, Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Treasury Islands, Tulagi, Vella Lavella)—

    • Allied strategy and planning, 62–4, 122, 126, 142–3, 166, 169, 224, 274.

    • Japanese 8 Area Army casualties, 227.

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    • NZ Base organisation, 111, 113–16, 123–4, 167.

    • NZ Medical Services, 140–1, 159, 162–3, 190.

    • Royal New Zealand Air Force operations, 154, 177, 182, 245, 247–60, 274, 281.

    • Royal New Zealand Navy operations, 240–5.

    • Solomon Islanders as guerrilla troops, 238, 265–6, 284.

  • Japanese air bases, 206, 222.

• Somerville, Capt G. N., 178.

• Sotutu, Sgt U., 279.

• South, Capt R. M., 81.

• South Pacific Command (see also Ghormley and Halsey).

  • Air strength (1943), 249–50.

  • Area of, 60, 64, 336.

  • New Caledonia, headquarters on, 89.

  • New Zealand forces, 65, 73, 75–6, 83, 95, 97, 101, 104–5, 108, 140, 197–8, 245–6, 295–6, 322–4.

  • Norfolk Island, airfield construction and defence, 301, 305.

  • Shipping problems, 220, 253, 324.

  • Strategic planning, 126, 143, 147, 169, 274.

  • Tonga defence, 295–8.

• South Pacific Scouts. See Fiji Forces—Units—1 Commando, Fiji Guerrillas.

• South West Pacific Command, 46, 59–60, 64, 143, 169, 274, 336.

• Spaatz, Lt-Gen C., 307.

• Speedy, Pte L. B., 236.

• Speight, Col N. C., 112, 118, 179.

• Spittal, Capt A. P., 283.

• Spring, Maj J. F., 311.

• Spruance, Vice-Admiral R. A., 192, 209.

• Spurdle, Wg Cdr R. L., 251.

• Squarepeg, Operation. SeeGreen Islands.

• Stannard, Pte R. C., 186.

• Stead, Wg Cdr G. G., 259.

• Steel, L. H., 229.

• Steele, Maj A. G., 157–8.

• Steele, Capt N. W., 262.

• Stenhouse, Sgt L. V., 125.

• Stephens, Lt L. C., 26.

• Stevens, D. H., 135.

• Stevens, Sgt-Maj G., 292.

• Stewart, Capt D. W., 21–2.

• Stewart, Maj F. H., 262.

• Stewart, Maj-Gen K. L., 46, 74, 105, 310–12, 315.

• Stewart, Lt L. C., 131.

• St. George, Wg Cdr D. F., 310.

• Stirling Island. SeeTreasury Islands.

• Stout, Rt. Hon. Sir R., 1.

• Stowell, Maj A. R., 82, 114.

• Stratford, Lt O. W., 282.

• Stronach, Capt J. F. B., 180, 185–6.

• Sugden, Lt-Col A. H. L., 45, 55, 82, 130, 180.

• Sukanaivalu, Cpl S. (VC), 286.

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• Sykes, Capt J., 178.

• Syme, Lt R. W., 131.

• Tahiti. SeeSociety Islands.

• Taliai, 2 Lt H., 268.

• Tancred, Wg Cdr H. L., 253.

• Task Forces. See United States Forces.

• Tassone, Carpenter's Mate A., 151.

• Taylor, Lt A. L., 234, 236.

• Taylor, Lt D., 130.

• Taylor, Maj E. G., 183–4.

• Taylor, Lt-Col J. B. K., 48, 55, 262, 267, 272–3.

• Taylor-Cannon, Lt L. G., 179.

• Tennent, Lt-Col A. A., 81, 166.

• Terauchi, Gen J., 204, 224.

• Thailand, 11, 13–15, 17–18.

• Third, Sgt R., 234.

• Thom, Maj A. H., 116, 164.

• Thomas, Lt-Col W. B., 311.

• Thompson, A. K., 313.

• Thompson, Maj-Gen C. F., 262.

• Thompson, Lt G. A., 277.

• Thompson, Padre G. R., 165.

• Thompson, Lt-Col H. J., 26.

• Thorburn, Cpl P. B., 236.

• Thornton, Brig L. W., 317.

• Thwaites, Matron G. L., 26, 31.

• Tisdale, Rear Admiral M. S., 240.

• Tod, Cpl J. J., 160.

• Tojo, Gen, 12, 210–11.

• Tokelau Islands, coastwatching, 43, 239.

• ‘Tokyo Express,’ 214, 217, 222, 241, 247–8.

• Tolich, Pte I. N., 183.

• Tomline, Lt-Col G. H., 48.

• Tonga—

  • Coastwatching, 40, 228–30, 239, 293.

  • Defence force, 38, 42, 104, 292–300.

    • Artillery, 293–4, 297–8.

    • 34 NZ Battalion, 104, 295–6.

    • 16 NZ Brigade Group, 297–8.

      • 6 Canterbury Battalian, 297–8.

    • Reduced force (1944), 298–9.

  • Defence recommendations, 19–20, 24, 36, 293.

  • Guerrilla units. See Fiji Forces—Guerrilla Units.

  • New Zealand contribution to defence, 70, 230, 261, 292–4, 299.

  • Operational command of, 36–7, 69–70, 292, 294, 297, 299.

  • Role as Allied base, 59, 294.

  • Royal New Zealand Air Force, 248, 296.

  • United States Forces, 69–70, 294–7, 299.

• Tongan Government defence contribution, 292, 293, 299.

• Treasury Islands—

  • Campaign in, 126, 142–59, 161, 254.

    • Allied preparations and planning for, 126, 142–8.

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    • Casualties, 150, 153, 155, 157–8.

    • Japanese forces, strength of, 147, 150.

    • Reconnaissance for, 146–7, 155.

    • Soanotalu action, 154–7.

  • Mono Island, 142–3, 145–7, 150–9, 168.

  • 8 NZ Infantry Brigade, 143–66, 168, 170, 199–200.

  • Royal New Zealand Air Force, 154, 254, 259.

  • Royal New Zealand Navy, 245.

  • Stirling Island, 142–3, 146–7, 150, 152, 159–62.

  • United States Forces, 144–6, 148–9, 155–6, 158–9, 162, 199.

• Trench, Maj D. C. C., 158.

• Trevarthen, Maj D. E., 114.

• Tripp, Maj C. W. H., 52, 125, 262, 265, 267–71.

• Truk, 2, 49–50, 58–9, 192–3, 206.

• Tucker, Capt F. G., 262.

• Tui, HMNZS, 242, 244–5.

• Tulagi, 4, 62–4, 121, 206, 209, 212, 242, 244.

• Turnbull, Lt C. E., 155.

• Turner, Lt C., 22, 262.

• Turner, Capt G. H., 81.

• Turner, Rear Admiral R. K., 217–18.

• Twhigg, Brig J. M., 81, 112, 116.

• United Kingdom—

  • British Commonwealth Occupation Force components, 309, 316.

  • Chiefs of Staff, 8, 61, 196–7, 202.

• United Kingdom Government—

  • Declaration of war on Japan, 17.

  • Fiji defence contribution, 20–1, 66.

  • Japan, relations with, 1–17.

  • New Zealand Forces, employment of, 68, 107, 195–6, 202.

  • Pacific policy (1905–41), 1–17.

  • Pacific War Council, attitude to establishment of, 60.

  • Singapore defence, 5.

  • Thailand, defence of, 13–14.

• United Kingdom-United States War Council, 65.

• United States of America—

  • Chiefs of Staff, 65, 68, 197.

  • Fiji—

    • Airfield construction, 40–1.

    • Equipment for, 50.

  • Foreign policy (1929–41), 8–17, 40.

  • Japan, relations with, 8–17.

  • Joint Chiefs of Staff, 59–60, 62–4, 66, 169.

  • Joint Working Committee, 67, 69.

  • New Zealand Forces, employment of, 71, 74, 103, 195 (see also South Pacific Command).

  • Pacific—

    • Defence responsibility in, 54, 57–8, 69–70.

    • Lack of defence preparations in, 4–5.

    • Offensive planning, 57–70, 169.

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• United States Forces—

  • Americal Division, 217–18, 220, 280.

  • Australia, 59, 69, 220.

  • Bougainville, 272–6, 278, 280, 282–6.

  • Choiseul, 144, 147.

  • 14 Corps, 125–7, 130, 220, 223–6, 244, 252, 265–70, 272–6, 278, 280, 282–6, 320.

  • 37 Division, 54–5, 269, 282 (see also 14 Corps).

  • 43 Division, 90, 99, 104, 244, 267–9 (see also 14 Corps).

  • 93 Division, 199.

  • Early raids in the Pacific, 53, 208.

  • Fanning Island, 291.

  • Fiji, 42, 48–9, 53–5, 69–70, 261–2, 287.

  • Green Islands, 171–4, 176, 180, 182, 188–91, 199.

  • Guadalcanal, 120–1, 211–14, 216–18, 220–2, 265.

  • Japan—

    • Components for assault on, 307.

    • Occupation areas in, 310.

  • Marine Amphibious Corps, 140, 144, 161, 273–4, 320.

  • Marine Corps, 62–3, 70, 73, 140, 211–14, 216–17, 220, 254.

  • Move into Island bases, 68–9.

  • Naval strength, 18, 61, 209, 211, 216, 220.

  • New Caledonia, 69, 89–90, 93–5, 99, 115.

  • New Georgia, 223–5, 266–70.

  • New Zealand, 59, 63, 212, 220.

  • Society Islands, 69, 306.

  • Strategic Air Force, 307.

  • Task Force 3, 61.

  • Task Force 31, 125, 144, 153, 169, 172, 178, 193.

  • Task Force 63, 247.

  • Tonga, 69–70, 294–7, 299.

  • Treasury Islands, 144–6, 148–9, 155–6, 158–9, 162, 199.

  • Vella Lavella, 125–7, 130, 140, 161, 171, 270.

• Upton, Lt-Col G. T., 23, 273, 277–9.

• Vandegrift, Maj-Gen A. A., 62, 125, 212, 217, 220.

• Vanderpump, Sqn Ldr M. T., 251.

• Vaughan, Lt D. L., 237.

• Veitch, Lt H. C., 164.

• Vella Lavella—

  • Casualties, 136, 138, 140–2.

  • Coastwatching, 127, 238, 271.

  • Fiji Guerrilla Forces, 127, 270–1.

  • Japanese forces—

    • Evacuation of, 137–8, 225.

    • Strength, 127, 137.

  • 14 NZ Brigade, 123–42, 159–65, 167, 171, 173, 178, 271.

    • Gift to mission hospital, 160.

    • Reconnaissance party, 125, 127, 271.

  • Strategic importance of occupation, 126, 142, 225.

  • Royal New Zealand Air Force operations, 252.

  • United States Forces, 125–7, 130, 140, 161, 171, 270.

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• Versailles, Peace Conference, 3.

• Voelcker, Lt-Col F. W., 26, 55, 281, 286.

• Voss, Lt C. A., 26.

• Waddell, Maj G. W., 166.

• Wainwright, Maj A., 22.

• Wakefield, Capt R. F., 80.

• Waldman, Cpl R. G., 134.

• Wales, Brig J. G. C., 26, 43, 54, 56, 262–4, 271.

• Walker, Wg Cdr H. C., 256.

• Wallace, Cpl S. R., 233.

• Wallingford, Air Cdre S., 252.

• Walsh, Sgt T. J., 139.

• Ward, Ch Sister R. J., 167.

• Ware, Sgt-Maj, 140.

• Warren, W/O R. C., 237.

• Warrington, Maj J. G., 54, 80.

• Washington Conference, 4–5.

• Waterworth, Maj G. E., 148.

• Watson, Capt D. O., 81.

• Watson, Maj F. R. M., 141, 174.

• Watson, Flt Lt R. B., 281.

• Wavell, Fd Mshl Earl, 57.

• Webb, Hon. P. C., 41.

• Wellington Conference, 7, 20–1.

• Wells, Lt-Col J. R., 24.

• Were, Pte B., 233, 236.

• Wernham, Maj H. A., 166.

• Western Pacific High Commission, 21, 228–9, 237.

• Whatman, Maj M. P., 273.

• White, Wg Cdr G. R., 34.

• Whyte, Cdr C. H., 180, 200.

• Wickham, WO F., 146.

• Wicksteed, Lt-Col B., 22, 54, 80, 111, 179.

• Wilce, Sgt S., 22.

• Wilkes, Wg Cdr M., 258.

• Wilkinson, Rear Admiral T. S., 108, 125, 144, 168–9, 172, 178–9, 193, 322.

• Williams, Brig A. B., 30, 60.

• Williams, Maj D. C., 166, 172.

• Williams, Capt D. E., 125, 264–5, 268, 271.

• Williams, Sgt F. E., 264–5.

• Williams, G., 233.

• Williams, Gen Sir G. C., 36–7, 293.

• Williams, Maj R. E., 139.

• Williams, Fg Off W. N., 256.

• Wills, Lt K. A., 131.

• Wilson, Capt J. F. B., 131, 178.

• Wilson, Maj J. M., 311.

• Wilson, Maj K. H., 81, 179.

• Wilson, Lt-Col S. L., 124.

• Wimsett, Capt E. R., 297.

• Withers, Telegraphist T., 238.

• Wood, Lt-Col J. H. H., 111.

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• Wooller, Lt-Col H. G., 21.

• Workman, Col J. E., 21, 29.

• Wright, Rear Admiral C. H., 220.

• Wybourne, Sgt R. H. W., 56.

• Wylde-Brown, Maj R. V. M., 81.

• Yamamoto, Admiral I., 209, 223, 225.

• Yazawa, Col K., 207.

• Yendell, Lt-Col F. M., 81, 112.

• Young, Capt D. M., 174.

• Young, Maj R. A., 116.

• Young, Col V. A., 78.

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