New Zealand Engineers, Middle East
Index
Index
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Abar el Silqiya, 263
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Abernethy, Lt J. W. S., 682
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Abu Sultan, 74, 162
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Adabiya Bay, 237, 238, 239, 255, 328, 330, 406, 412, 413, 470, 471
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Adams, L-Sgt C. H. W., 138
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Adams, Spr L. R., 154
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Adamson, WO II A., 467
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Adamson, Sgt F., 182
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Agamy Beach, 14, 15, 47
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Aickin, Lt-Col F. W., 32, 41, 72, 162, 164, 165, 257, 259, 267, 275, 332, 334n, 397
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Aked, Lt-Col E. W., 517
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Alamein (See El Alamein)
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Albergo Danieli, Leave Centre, 712
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Alexandria, 12, 66, 80, 117, 158, 169, 170, 172, 176, 177, 179, 180, 196, 253, 264, 275, 277, 278, 314, 320–1, 328–9, 331, 332, 336, 374, 398, 399, 405, 409, 412, 421, 481
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Allan, Lt L. G., 682
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Allom, Spr S. H., 609
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American Forces—
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Amiriya, 12, 61, 62, 66, 67, 72, 74, 80, 158, 159, 164, 176, 197, 280, 287, 290, 291, 296, 331, 332, 333, 396, 471
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Anderson, Lt-Col J. E., 20, 22, 35, 37, 38, 170, 172, 173, 175, 254, 255, 256, 262, 402
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Anderson, Lt-Col J. N., 82, 130, 137, 144, 146, 147, 148, 154, 157, 180, 196, 202, 216, 222, 223, 224, 227, 281, 285, 286, 297, 315, 348, 358, 359, 364, 365, 366, 377, 379, 382, 427, 457, 458, 592, 646, 647, 648, 651
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Andrew, Brig L. W., 231
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Andrew, Maj M. A., 203, 230, 281, 303, 304, 305, 306, 353, 354, 358, 618, 649, 660, 670
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Aqaba, 181, 184, 187, 188, 189, 190, 191, 199, 236, 237, 240, 330
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Archi Bridge, 493, 510, 523
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Archibald, Sgt B. E., 686
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Ark (Mobile Bridge), description and function of, 637
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Armstrong, Sgt G. E., 640
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Armstrong, Maj G. K., 482, 485, 487, 502, 507n, 518, 538, 592, 662, 666, 682, 700
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Ashdown, Spr H. K., 230
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Askipho Plain, 154, 156, 157
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Auckland Domain, farewell parade, 6
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Austin, Capt W., 78
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Ausa R., 632
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Australian Forces—
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AVRE (Armoured Vehicle, Royal Engineers), description and functino of, 637
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Awatea, 30
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Axios R., 89
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Ayson, Lt N. S., 453
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Baggush, 15, 16, 35, 37, 47, 49, 58, 68, 164, 176, 178, 184, 197, 199, 200, 202, 230, 231, 234, 253, 320, 370
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Bailey Bridge, introduction, construction, and value of, 493–5
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Bain, Spr J., 278
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Baker, Lt-Col F., 146
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Balneaves, L-Cpl A. J., 143
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Bankura, SS, 65
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Bannantyre, Lt N. A., 666
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Barbour, Sgt A. MacK., 663
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Barclay, Spr W. C. de R., 246
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Bardia, 50, 51, 52, 55, 56, 65, 204, 207–10, 213, 214, 220–3, 231, 245, 252, 253, 372, 373, 379
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Barr, Lt J. A., 332
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Barrett, L-Cpl R. G., 584
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Barrington, Brig B., 222
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Bartholomew, Sgt G. B., 305
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Bassett, Lt T., 682
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Battersby, L-Cpl F. W., 699
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Beal, Spr L. R., 544
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Beaufort, Duchess of, 78
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Belhamed, 211, 217, 218, 224, 225, 227, 233, 268, 269, 270, 271, 273, 274, 277, 372, 375
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Belhamine, Lt E. T., 598
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Benghazi, 39, 42, 57, 223, 234, 252–4, 262, 374, 376, 381, 385, 406–11, 414, 466–9, 471–2, 480
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Ben Gardane, 422, 423, 425–6
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Berridge, Sgt L. V., 698
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Bir el Chleta, 211, 213, 214
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Bir el Merduma, 378, 379, 381, 382
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Bir Hacheim, 246, 263, 274
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Bir Khalda, 284, 285
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Birkett, Lt H. G., 683
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Birkmyer, Spr A. J. B., 240
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Bir Sciuearat, 225, 228, 229
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Black, 2 Lt A. R., 645
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Blacktopp, L-Cpl M. R., 701
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Blakey, Sgt E. H., 144
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Bosco d'Umbra (See Umbra Forest)
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Boswell, L-Cpl C. C., 121
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Box Girder, Capt, 5 Fd Pk's mascot killed, 216
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Boyer, Spr J. P., 408
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Brady, Capt N. R., 203, 205, 208, 213, 221, 216, 318, 426, 427
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Bradley, Spr O. G., 108
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Bray, Capt A. N. G., 330
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Brebner, Lt R. O., 331
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Breconshire, HMS, 81
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Brereton, Maj-Gen L., 473
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Bridges built by 2 NZ Engrs, Apr 1945, 737
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Bridge 6 (See tiki bridge)
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British Forces—
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Royal Air Force, 25, 45, 47, 55, 77, 83, 132–3, 174, 176, 204–5, 232, 234, 254, 269, 277, 285, 317, 347, 370, 380–3, 386, 394, 473–6, 619, 664, 705–6, 710
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Middle East Command, 10, 11, 12, 13
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8 Army, 170–5, 178–80, 204, 248, 252, 255, 262, 266, 271–2, 274–5, 280, 282, 285, 290–1, 295, 297–8, 304, 309, 312, 314–15, 318–19, 331, 333, 343, 346, 373, 375, 381, 385–6, 396, 402, 404, 408–9, 421, 422, 424, 441, 445–8, 458, 466, 474, 480, 486, 491–2, 497, 510, 520, 529, 533, 572–3, 584–6, 589, 590, 592, 609, 626–7, 630, 641–2, 654, 664–5, 677, 690, 702, 707, 722
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13 Corps, 16, 52, 204, 207, 232–3, 246, 298, 304, 510, 607, 609
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7 Armd Div, 13, 57, 211, 375, 382, 385, 387–9, 390–4, 419, 423, 446
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10 Armd Div, 347, 350, 356
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51 (Highland) Div, 347, 363, 375, 376, 388, 394, 423, 438, 442, 444, 457
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4 Light Armd Bde, 369, 370, 378, 381
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8 Armd Bde, 425, 427–8, 429, 432–4, 436, 440, 445, 448–9, 453
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23 Armd Bde, 304, 308, 361
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King's Dragoon Guards, 429
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Royal Engineers, NZ Sappers attached to, 10; 13, 349, 362
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1 Assault Sqn, 655, 705, 709
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Training Depot, 471
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Training Centre, 244
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Railway Training Centre, 22
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503 Fd Coy, 532, 534
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Brittenden, Maj J. A. M., 14
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Brooks, Cpl T. M., 143
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Bruford, Lt P. I., 682
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Brydon, Spr R. D., 287
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Burrell, Spr Bill (AIF), 51
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Burg el Arab, 12, 42, 67, 68, 275, 296, 318, 320, 322, 331, 333, 343, 396, 481
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Cairo, 9, 14, 18, 23, 181, 182, 196, 197, 199, 266, 267, 277, 324, 406, 410
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Calder, L-Sgt D., 497
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Caldwell, Spr G. M. U., 57
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Callaway, Lt J. S., 482
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Campbell, Brig C. A., 651
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Campbell, L-Sgt D. G., 360
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Canadian Forces—
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Canea, 123, 125, 127, 128, 131, 134, 142, 144, 146, 148, 151, 152
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Cann, L-Cpl L. H., 570
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Cape Knimis, 114, 115, 124
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Capuzzo, 175, 231–2, 255, 262–70, 272, 274, 275, 373, 397, 398, 399
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Carlton, Lt P. C. M., 137
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Carruth, Lt-Col H. G., 105
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Cassino, 533–4, 535, 536, 546, 547, 548, 549, 550, 555, 558, 559, 561, 562, 566, 567, 568, 586, 591, 592, 598, 703
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Castel Benito, 419, 420, 421
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Castel Frentano, 497, 508, 511, 512, 513, 514, 520, 523, 525
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Castellare, 619, 620, 623
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Castellina, 616, 627
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Castle Coombe, 28, 76, 195
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Casualties, Summary of, 747
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cavalcade, Operation, 636
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Cederman, Sgt J., 699
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Chapman, Lt St. G. W., 81, 84, 91, 95, 107, 113, 114, 118, 136, 277, 281, 283, 300, 331, 405
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Charing Cross (Mohalafa), 37, 38, 55, 68, 170–2, 179, 255, 258, 277, 280, 282, 283, 285, 320, 404, 413
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Chilton Foliat, 195, 242, 243, 416
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Christian, Lt-Col J. D., 499n
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Christie, Capt K., 188
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Christy, Lt B. G., 537
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Cirencester, 27–9, 78, 194, 243, 338, 415, 417, 418, 476, 478
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Clan Cumming, 88
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Clifton, Brig G. H., 14, 48, 59, 62, 81, 84, 92, 94, 96, 97, 107, 112, 113, 114, 116, 121, 124, 128, 198n, 199, 227, 304, 305, 306, 308, 309, 317
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Cochrane, Maj C., 219
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Cody, J. F., 21 Battalion, 158
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Comliebank, 122
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Condgon, Spr L. A., 97
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Coogan, Capt J. D., 29
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Cook, Spr M., 385
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Cookson, Sgt T. N., 53
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Corbari, Robin Hood of Compagna, 666
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Corduroy road construction, explanation of, 490
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Corinth Canal, 113, 117, 121, 136
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Couchman, Lt C. C., 332
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Cragg, Lt J. L., 482
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Craven, Lt R. M., 203
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Crawford, Capt L. G., 535
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‘Crocodiles’, description and function of, 679
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Crook, Cpl S. A., 699
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Crosby, Spr M. J., 55
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crusader Campaign, Engineer Command for, 202–3; 245, 255, 258, 271
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Cunningham, Spr W., 136
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Currie, Lt-Col A. R., 3, 62, 197, 203, 214, 216, 225, 226, 227, 228, 230, 250, 281, 296, 310, 311, 343, 373, 385, 482, 485, 490, 493, 496, 519, 532, 552, 592, 595
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Currie's Deviation, 510
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Dalesman, SS, 135
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Dale, Mr T., 10
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Davidson, Spr F. G., 221
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Davies, 89
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Davies, Lt J. F., 682
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Davis, 2 Lt L. A. W., 566
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Day, Sgt W. F., 626
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Deans, Maj H. H., 521
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Decauville Rail Track, 183
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Deraa Junction, 161, 162, 163, 164
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Desert Railhead No. 2, successful camoufiage of, 176
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Diamond, Spr G. T., 167
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Dolheguy, Cpl L., 352
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Donovan, Lt B. W., 688
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Dorset, Spr R. F., 54
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Douglas, Spr G. T., 167
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Dow, Sgt I. M., 131
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‘Ducks’ (DUKW), description and function of, 679
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Duckworth, Sgt A. J., 286
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Duncan, Cpl J. F., 136
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Duncan, Cpl L. R., 434
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Duncan, WO II R., 240
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Eckert, Spr W. W., 158
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El Agheila, 234, 245, 246, 252, 371, 374, 375, 376, 378, 386, 398, 404
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El Alamein, 66, 68, 164, 179, 186, 187, 199, 200, 256, 263, 275, 280, 289, 292, 293, 297, 309, 310, 312, 315, 320, 321, 322, 325, 329, 331, 333, 340, 348, 362, 383, 384, 397, 403, 404, 405, 412, 421, 422, 442, 448, 451, 470
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El Daba, 33, 39, 40, 41, 43, 68, 72, 73, 164, 165, 166, 176, 178, 179, 256, 257, 264, 265, 275, 277, 278, 295, 320, 321, 322, 397, 403, 404, 412
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El Mreir, 293, 294, 304, 306, 307, 308, 312, 313, 314, 322, 347
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Elasson, 86, 90, 94, 95, 96, 97, 100, 101, 104, 105, 106, 110
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Eleonera Maerak, SS, 135
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Elliott, L-Sgt E. H., 148
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Ellis, Capt J. D., 272
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Ellison, Spr G., 723
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Eliott, Lt-Col J. G., 19, 28, 75, 79, 192, 193, 242, 243, 338, 415, 418, 478
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Enfidaville, 317, 443, 445, 448, 449, 450, 451, 452, 455, 458
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Ent, Col U. G., 473
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Evans, Sgt T. M., 619
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Falconer, Brig A. S., 124
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Falkingham, Sgt (RE), 501
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Fancourt, Lt T. L., 682
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Fantails, description and function of, 679
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Faram, Maj L. F., 409, 512, 513, 537, 538, 556, 592, 666, 682
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Farr, Rev. E. F., 682
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Farrell, Sgt H. R., 33
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Farrell, Spr A. E. L. G., 143
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Fenton, Spr F., 374
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Ferguson, Lt-Col J. B., 82, 103, 115, 125, 126, 130, 133, 137, 147, 151, 152, 153, 157
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Figgins, Spr M. J., 55
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Finney, Spr N., 17
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Fischer, Spr L. E., 72
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Fisher, Capt W. M., 336
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Fisken, L-Cpl M. J., 697
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Flood, Lt J. H., 596
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florence, Operation, 520
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Foley, Sgt W. D., 327
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Foord, Lt D., 482
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Forsyth, Cpl A. H., 51
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Foster, Lt F. E., 203, 208, 213, 231, 281, 286, 287, 298, 301, 313, 350, 353, 359, 369, 436, 456, 608, 632
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Foum Tatahouine, 425, 426, 427
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Fountaine, Col D. J., 430
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Fowler, S-Sgt M. G., 3
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Franconia, 22
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Fraser, Lt E. J. A., 449
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Fraser, Rt Hon Peter, 61, 193, 587, 599
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Freeborn, Sgt A., 365
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Free French, 160, 163, 164, 425, 428, 437, 438, 449, 458, 534, 627
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Freyberg, Lt-Gen Lord, 8, 9, 10, 22, 32, 48, 52, 58, farewells troops to Greece, 80; reports on Greece, 83; 90, withdrawal to Thermopylae, 95; 107, takes command in Crete, 127; 133, 148, withdraws from Crete, 149; comments on withdrawal in Crete, 155; 193, 205, 211, prepares to relieve Tobruk, 217; 228, 245, 249, 280, 284, wounded at Minqar Qaim, 288; resumes command, 312; 346, 347, 362, 369, 375, 380, nearly captured, 382; 387, 390–1, 392, 425, 429, 430, 445, 471, 491, 492, 497, 507, 510, 511, 592, 609, injured in aircraft accident, 648n; 653, 657, 663, 667, 668–9, 671, 704, 707, 712, 719
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Fuka, 68, 164, 165, 263, 266, 277, 320, 369, 370, 396, 403, 404
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Funnell, Sgt L. W. R., 626
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Gambettola, 646, 647
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Gardner, Lt N. N., 82
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Garigliano R., 486
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Gash R., 69
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Geneva Convention, Cretans' ignorance of, 142
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George, WO II R., 231
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George VI, HM King, inspects NZ troops, 61; congratulatory message from, 718
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German Forces—
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15 Panzer Div, 219, 285, 379
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21 Panzer Div, 219, 284–5, 296n
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90 Light Div, 285, 296–7
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3 Para Regt, 142–3, 147
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Gibson, Lt H. E., 682
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Goodsir, Maj J. A., 67, 313, 318, 358, 359, 364, 365, 377, 382, 420, 426, 427, 428, 437, 441, 459, 482, 543, 545, 559, 628, 649
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‘Gothic Line’, 627, 629
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Gott, Lt-Gen W. H. E., 211
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Gourlick, Spr W. P., 50
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Gowan, Maj J. G., 317, 482, 485, 500, 511, 512, 513, 525, 546, 557, 563, 631
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Graf Spee, 204
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Gray, Spr F. E., 214
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Greece, 41, 45, first NZ troops in, 46; Germans declare war against, 47; Germans cross frontier into, 48; 62, 64, 68, 72, 79, strength and commands of NZE in, 80–2; snow in, 88; last demolition by NZE in, 121; 204
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Greek Forces—
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Green, Spr R. M., 496
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Greenhow, Capt (RE), 589
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Greer, Lt A., 29
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Greve R., 624
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Greville, Lt-Col A. W., 309
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Griffiths, Spr H. R., 518
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H3, 186
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Haifa, 71, 160, 161, 162, 184, 185, 192, 237, 238, 255, 270, 274, 334, 336, 337, 399, 400, 464
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Haisman, Sgt T. F., 625
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Halfaya, 204, 208, 213, 252, 255, 261, 263, 264, 267, 268, 272, 372, 397
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Hamilton, Spr C. D. J., 410
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Hamilton, Lt-Col P. H. G., 203, 313, 314, 318, 460, 482, 597, 598, 600, 601, 628
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Hammond, Lt-Col (RE), 191
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Hanger, Capt T., 218, 316, 317, 353, 354, 356, 359, 360, 367, 368, 388, 433, 437, 451–2, 453, 454, 455, 482, 613–14
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Hanley, Sgt W., 16
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Hanson, Brig F. M. H., 18, 26, describes tank-fighting tactics, 47–8; 81, 94, 101, 110, 116, anti-personnel grenades, 128; 130, 137, 141, joins in attack at 42nd Street, 153–4; 198n, road-sealing methods, 199–200; 202, 216, 250, 281, 298, 308, describes minefield layout, 310; 315, 347, 355, 358, 362, 363, 377, 378, 386, posted as missing, 387; 390, 392, 393, 425, 444–5, 458, 482, 485, 486, 499, 506, 507, 534, 537, 552, 592, 664, 667, experiments in bridge-building, 674; 679, 680, 681, 685, 691n, 707, 721, 723
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Hardy, S-Sgt K. F., 246
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Haswell, Cpl D. A., 57
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Hawkins Mines, 368
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Hector, Lt J. R. M., 82, 96, 99, 111, 123, 124, 127, 133, 139, 141
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Hellfire Pass (See Halfaya)
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Hepburn, Cpl H. T., 652
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Hereford Mill, 340, 415, 417, 418
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Hermans, Lt R. E., 358, 359, 365, 366, 386, 420, 426, 428, 432, 440, 482, 489, 503, 505, 506, 513–14, 517, 518
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Hetherington, John, Airborne Invasion, 135
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Hight, L-Sgt F. J., 241
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Hill, Spr G. L., 108
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Hill, Sgt J. L., 351
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Hobday, Lt R., 281
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Hokanui, 474
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hongi Bridge, 523
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Hood, Cpl N. W., 618
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Hooper, Spr R. A. J., 686
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Horsfall, Spr N. D., 141
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Horsfall, L-Sgt R. H., 638
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Hoskin, W O I H. T., 332
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Hughes, Sgt A. F., 544
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Humberstone, Spr L. H., 56
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Hunter, Capt A. G., 482, 492, 503, 505, 514, 617, 618, 644, 648, 656, 657, 661, 673
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Idina, 54
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Indian Forces—
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‘Indian Rope Trick’, method of mine laying, 201
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Italian Forces—
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First Army, surrender of, 459
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Ariete Div, 225, 293, 295, 298
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Italian V3 mine, 367
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Isonzo R., 717
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Jackson, A. C., CO 6 RTR, 718
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Jackson, Sgt J., 383
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Jardine, Sgt J., 177
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‘Jelly Rope’, 563
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Jennings, L-Cpl P. A., 136
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‘Jittery Ridge’ (See Fontegrande Ridge)
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Johnstone, Spr G. T., 178
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Johnson, L-Cpl R., 584
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Jones, Maj K. F., 202, 281, 291, 293, 349, 358, 387, 482, 592, 628
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Jones, Capt F. W. O., 82, 91, 93, 94, 95, 97, 98, 99, 108, 137
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Jorgensen, L-Sgt V. J., 684
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Kalamata Beach, 110, 118, 122, 137
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Kandahar, 117
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‘Kangaroos’, description and function of, 679
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Kea Island, 125, 126
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Kelsall, Capt D. V. C., 5, 81, 84, 91, 92, 100, 104, 105, 112, 113, 117, 118
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Kelly, Spr J. E., 16
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Kennedy, Sgt W. R., 3
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Kennett, Spr G. H., 141
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King, Spr G. J., 270
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King, Brig R. D., 233
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Kippenberger, Maj-Gen Sir H., 105, 106, 136, 217, 218, 246, Infantry Brigadier, 286; 314, 370, 377
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Kirk, Lt G. F., 682
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Knapp, Lt-Col A. V., 23, 200, 333, 727–30
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Kriekouki Pass, 112, 113, 114, 116
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Kythera, 135
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Lambie, Capt T. O., 7
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Langbein, Maj C., 30, 48, 82, 97, 98, 124, 128, 180, 181, 325
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Langbein, Lt N. R., 683
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Lapeski, 189
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Leander, HMS, 7
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Leeks, Maj L., 557
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Leighton, Spr H. S. B., 165
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Leigh, Spr A., 570
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Leugh, Spr G., 108
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Lewis, Lt C. D., 660
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Leydon, S-Sgt B. McM., 479
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Lincoln, Lt-Col L. A., 30, 66, 69, 177, 178, 179, 245, 255, 281, 287, 290
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Lindell, Maj G. A., 82, 91, 101, 111, 137, 202, 216, 568, 592, 596, 597, 611, 628, 634, 654, 655, 656, 662, 682, 684
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Lineham, Sgt A. E. H., 14
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Livingston, Cpl H., 223
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Lockett, Sgt B. C. B., 106
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Logician, SS, 135
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Lossiebank, 132
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Lucy, Lt T. B., 265
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Luxford, Maj J. H. R., 228
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McCown, Spr W. J., 164
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McConachie, Capt W. J., 683
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McCreery, Lt-Gen Sir R., 704
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McElhinney, Sgt J. H. V., 336
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McFarlane, Lt D. F., 203, 209, 229, 230
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McInnes, Capt D., 557
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McIntosh, Spr T. C., 697
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McLauchlan, Lt A. R. H., 682
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McLaughlan, Lt F. M., 281
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McManus, Capt C., 415
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McMillan, Lt R. J., 682
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McNaught, Lt-Col G. J., 132
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McQuarrie, Pte I. M., 309
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McQuaker, Spr A., 576
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Maadi Camp, 9, 10, 18, 37, 48–9, 62–3, 180, 184–5, 244, 248–9, 296, 297, 398–9, 465–6, 476, 480, 669
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Machen, Spr R. M., 287
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Magnetic mines, 53
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Maleme Airfield, 124, 127, 128, 129, 132, plans to make it useless, 133–4; 135, invasion of, 138; 140, 144–9.
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Malt, Maj L. C. E., 180, 328, 406, 649, 683, 697, 698, 705, 712, 714
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Mandrione Sawmill, 569, 574, 578, 590
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Marchbanks, Maj D. S. G., 22, 35, 69, 70, 71, 169, 256, 325, 406, 407, 411, 467, 469, 482, 485, 507, 539, 541, 542, 545, 553, 592, 595, 596
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Marriott, Brig (RE), 406
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Mathews, Lt N. M., 682
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Matthews, WO II C. H., 454
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Matthews, Lt S. J., 705
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Medway, 177
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Mee, L-Cpl A. T., 688
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Melrose, S-Sgt R. F., 332
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Mersa Matruh, 12, 13, 15, 35, 40–1, 47, 51–2, 64–5, 68, 72–3, 164, 166, 170, 176–7, 179, 184, 187, 198, 205, 230, 256, 263, 266–7, 275–8, 280, 282–3, 285, 288, 290–1, 371, 374, 397, 404–5
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Mickl, Col (German), 224
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Miller, Brig C. H., 174
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Miller, Lt W. M., 682
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Milligan, Cpl R. E., 389
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Military Railway Manual, 259
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Minqar Qaim, 277, 283–8, 290–2, 312, 320, 371, 372, 378, 379
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Misheifa, 172, 173, 175, 205, 232, 255–6, 258, 265–7, 270, 274–6, 280, 398, 399
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Mitchell, Cpl R. W., 576
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Mohalafa (See Charing Cross)
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Monastir Gap, 83–4, 93
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Monemvasia, 118, 121
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Monfalcone, 715, 717, 718
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Monk, Lt P. G., 3
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Montagnana, 616, 617
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Montaquila, 584, 591, 603, 604
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Montgomery, Fd Mshl Viscount, 312, 318–19, 350, 421, 422, 425, 434, 441, 603
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Morgan, Maj P. W. de B., 203, 217, 218, 229, 281, 288, 300, 348, 356–7, 359, 365, 423, 482, 500, 559, 670, 673, 682, 688, 694
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Morrison, Lt-Col W. G., 4, 7, 14, 17, 56, 57, 59, 81, 103, 125, 128, 130, 137, 153, 157, 158, 196
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Moss, Maj B. C. H., 658
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Mudford, Sgt H., 660
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Mudir of Ma'an, 337
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Myriel, 51
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Nairn Bros, 186
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Nanson, Capt E. M., 482
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Native labour, fear of bombing, 34; rivalries and laziness of, 38; replacement of, 39
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Nebelwerfers, description of, 656
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Neilson, L-Sgt T., 723
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Nevins, Maj T. H. F., 35, 43, 45, 46, 88, 169, 336, 337, 731–3
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Newton, L-Sgt P. C., 540
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NZ Forces—
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3rd Echelon, 30, 32, 33, 48
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2 NZ (UK) Div, 24, 29, 32
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2 NZ Div, 32, 63, 134, 160, 204–5, 217, 250, 271, 280, 285, 287, withdraws from Minqar Qaim, 288; reconcentrated at Kaponga Box, 291–2; 295, 297, 298, 303, 314, 318, re-formed at Alamein, 320; assumes command of 9 Armd Bde, 347; advances to Matruh, 371; 376–7, 379, 382, 385–6, clears enemy from Sedada and Beni Ulid, 389–90; advances to Tripoli 392–3; 396–7, allows railway relief to Tobruk, 398; 401, in operation pugilist (NZ Corps), 425–6; 441–2, 445–6, in Tunisia, 461–2; arrangements for furlough, 465; 471, 475, 477, returns from Tunisia to Egypt, 479–80; goes to Italy, 483–4; 487–8, reaches Sangro Valley, 492–3; 499, 507, 512–13, 522, 525; withdraws to rest and refit, 526; becomes spadger Force, 530; becomes NZ Corps again in advance on Rome, 534–5; adopts defensive role at Cassino, 566–7; advances through Terelle, 597; 601, 603–4, moves on to Arezzo, 607–8; at San Michele, 618; advance to Florence, 621–2; 625–6, 629–30, joins operation cavalcade, 635–6; 642, 644, at Savio R., 647–8; 651, 654–5, commences attack on Faenza, 659–60; 666, praise for CRE's bridging plan, 674–5; withdrawn for rest and training, 675; 677, 680, 691, 700, first of 8 Army to cross River Po, 707–8; 716, 722
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Div HQ, at Maadi, 9; 61, 85, at Dholikhi, 92; 97, 102, 108, 121, leaves Greece, 123; to Crete, 123; at Ay Marina, 131–2; 141, casualties in Crete, 159; in crusader Campaign, 214, 216, 222, 225, 227, 232; 251, at Matruh, 280; 313, 315, to Alamein, 348; 355, 370, 378, 387, at Beni Ulid, 391; 511, 586
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Artillery—
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ASC—
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Engineers—
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HQ Div Engrs, composition and function of, 1–2, 7, 9, 24–5, arrives in Greece, 81–2; 85, withdrawal in Greece, 113; goes to Crete, 114; 123, 127–8, command and strength of in Crete, 137–8; 154–5, casualties in Crete, 159; 199, command in crusader campaign, 202; 205–6, 216, 227, 246, 281, 292, 313, clearing of minefields by, 343–4; 346, 358, 369–70, 386–7, 422, returns to Egypt, 459; command on arrival in Italy, 482; 537, 600, 574–5, 681, 703
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6 Fd Coy, 2, 4, 5, 7, arrives at Maadi Camp, 9; builds dummy tanks, 13–14; 15, 24, prepares defences at Alexandria, 32; works on desert water pipeline, 47–9; in Greece, 62; command in Greece, 81; 84, 86, 90–1, 96, 102, withdrawal in Greece, 111–14; 117–18, 121, casualties in Greece, 122; arrives in Crete, 125; 136, casualties in Crete, 159; in crusader campaign, 198–200; 203, 205, 209–10, 214, 216–17, 219, 225, 228–9, casualties in crusader, 235; 244, in Syria, 248–50; 280–3, 285, 288–9, at the Munassib Depression, 288–94; 300, 311n, 313, 316–18, 322, 348, 350, 353, 356, 358–9, 363–4, 367–70, 372–4, 375, 378, 381–2, 384, 386–8, at Beni Ulid, 390–1; 420–1, 423, at Medenine, 425–7; 436–7, 440–1, 445–8, 458–9, goes to Italy, 481–2; 488–9, 491–2, 500, 503–4, 511, crosses the Sangro, 513–14; 516, 519–20, 523, casualties at Sangro-Orsogna, 526; 535, bridging the Rapido, 539; 541, 543, 545, at Cavendish Road, 550; 552–3, at Cassino, 561–5; 568, 591, 594, 596, 599, 602, 604–5, 614, 616–18, 625, 627, at Mondolfo, 629; 632–4, 637, 639–40, 643–4, at Gambettola, 646; 648, 649, bridges the Lamone, 656; 658, 660–1, enters Faenza, 663–4; 670, 673, 676, 681–2, at the Senio R., 688–9; 690, 693–8, crossing the Gaiana and Po, 700–9; 711, to Trieste, 714–15; 717, 723.
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No. 1 Sec, 84, 91, 97, 100, 114, 117, 348, 353, 356, 366, 379, 382, 386–7
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No. 1 Platoon, 459, 489, 491, 504, 513–14, 516, 556, 561, 618, 637, 660, 661, 699, 701, 714–15, 717
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No. 2 Sec, 91, 96, 107, 114, 118, 209, 216, 217–18, 348, 353, 356, 377, 379, 382, 390
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No. 2 Platoon, 436, 459, 504–5, 513–14, 543, 552, 565, 616–18, 634, 637, 648, 656, 661, 698, 701–2, 712
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No. 3 Sec, 84, 91, 95, 97, 107, 114, 117, 118, 137, 218–19, 348, 350, 356, 364–5, 367, 377, 382, 388, 420
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No. 3 Platoon, 504, 506, 513, 543, 556, 563, 594, 618, 637, 640, 660–1, 688
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7 Fd Coy, 8, 18, 19, 20, arrives in UK, 23–6; 32, arrives in Egypt, 61–2; goes to Greece, 81–2; 87, 90, 94, 96, 100–1, retreating in Greece, 110–17; casualties in Greece, 122; goes to Crete, 123; 124–7, 129, 130, 133, command and strength of in Crete, 137; air invasion at Maleme, 138–9; 145, retreat in Crete, 147; 149, general withdrawal from Crete, 150–6; casualties in Crete, 159; at Alamein, 186; at Ismailia, 198–200; command of in crusader campaign, 203, 205–6, at Fort Capuzzo, 208; 213, 219–20, 231–3, casualties in crusader campaign, 235; 236, 244–5, to Syria, 248–51; 253, 255, 280–6, 288, at Kaponga, 292–9; 304, 314, 318, 347–8, 350, 355–6, 358–9, 363, 369, 370, 372–4, page 765 at Gazala, 375–6; 379, 381, Nofilia to Beni Ulid, 383–8; 391, at Azizia, 394; Tripoli to Castel Benito, 421; to Medenine, 423–6; 428–9, 433, 436–7, 440–2, 446–8, to Enfidaville, 450–1; 456–8, 481, command for Italian campaign, 482; 491, 497, bridging the Sangro, 507; 509, 511, 520–1, on Duncan's Road, 524–5; casualties at Sangro–Orsogna, 526; 535, 539–41, 547–8, 553, at Cassino, 557; 559, 563, 565, 567–8, 591–2, 595, 597–9, 601–5, 610, 614, 616–17, 620, 623, 625–6, 629, 631–4, 637, 638, 640–1, 644, 646–9, 651–2, at Lamone, 654, 656, 659, into Faenza, 662–5; 668–9, 671–3, 676, 677, 681–2, 684, crossing the Senio, 687; 695, 703–6, 708–11, 713–15, 718, 723
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No. 1 Platoon, 436, 509, 521, 522, 524, 525, 541, 565, 595, 599, 614, 616, 620, 621, 645, 648, 662, 684, 694, 709
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No. 2 Platoon, 522, 541, 596, 614, 616, 621, 623, 644, 662, 684, 709, 711
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No. 3 Sec, 96, 99, 100–1, 112–13, 123–4, 208, 213, 220, 231, 350, 356, 363, 388, 389, 391, 446
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No. 3 Platoon, 433, 436, 438, 451, 508, 511–12, 541, 595, 600, 614, 616–17, 621, 623, 662, 684, 709, 711, 713
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8 Fd Coy, 30, 32, arrives at Maadi, 62; 63, 180–1, works on Cairo defences, 196–7; 198, command for crusader campaign, 203; 205, 212, 214, 217, 222–7, casualties in crusader, 235; 244, to Syria, 248–9; 250–1, back to Egypt, 280; command of, 281; to Kaponga, 287, 289, 291–3, 295–6, at Alam Halfa, 303; 305, 308–9, 310–11, in NZ Box, 313; 316–18, at Miteiriya Ridge, 348; 353, 355–6, 358, command of, 359; 361, 363, 367, 369, 370, 373–4, at Trigh Capuzzo, 375; 379, at Nofilia airfield, 381–2; 384, 386–9, 391, through the Jebels, 393; 421, at Medenine, 423, 426, 433, 435–7, 439–43, at Sousse, 447–8; 451, 455, to Italy, 481–2; 484, on the Osento R., 491; 497, 501–2, on the Sangro, 507–8; 510–11, 519, at San Eusanio, 523; casualties at Sangro-Orsogna, 526; at Sparanise, 530–2; 534, to the Main Rapido, 537–9; 541, 544–5, 550, 553, at Cassino, 557; 565–7, to Capua for bridging instruction, 591; command of, 592; 596, 598–9, 600, 602, 604–5, 607–8, 616–17, 623, 625–6, 627–9, 631–5, 639–41, 644, 646–9, on the Lamone R., 654–6; 659, 663–4, on Armstrong's track, 668–9; 671, 673, 676, 681–2, 687–8, 693, 695, 696–8, 703–6, 708–12, to Ronchi, 714–15; 721, 723, analysis of promotions, casualties and awards, 738–9
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5 Fd Pk Coy, 2, 4, 7, arrives at Maadi, 9; builds swimming bath at Maadi, 10; builds dummy trucks, 13–14; 15, 18, 24, 32, 57–9, in Greece, 62; command of, 81; 87, 90, at Larisa, 96; 103, 113–14, 117, casualties in Greece, 122; goes to Crete, 125; 127, 130–1, 134, command and strength of in Crete, 137; 143–4, 146, 153, 155, 157, last hours on Crete, 158; casualties in Crete, 159; 180n, 196, at Ismailia, 198; command in crusader campaign, 202; 205–6, at Bir el Chleta, 213– page 766 14; lose their mascot, 216; 219, 225, 228, casualties in crusader, 235; 244–5, 280, command of, 281; 285, 288, 290, in Munassib Depression, 292; 294, 296, 297n, at Ruweisat, 303; 313, 315n, 318, 348–9, 356, command of, 358; 359–60, 369–70, at Buq Buq, 372–3; casualties, 374; at Trigh Capuzzo, 375; 377, 381, at Nofilia, 383; 385, 386–7, on Tarhuna Road, 391; 419, 421, 423, 426, 428, 434, 437, to Gabes, 440–1; 447–8, 450, 458–9, 469, to Italy, 481; command of, 482; 484–5, 487–8, 491, 493, 495–6, formation, and function of in Italy, 498–9; 500, 504, 510n, 517, 519, at Askin's bridge, 520; 523, casualties at Sangro-Orsogna, 526; 538, 545–6, 552–3, 557, at Cassino, 565; at Montaquila, 584–6; 591, command of, 592; 594, 596–9, at Sora, 602–5; 608, 610, 614, 616, 625, 628, at Mondolfo, 629; 632–3, at Rimini, 637; 641, 649, 652, 655, 659, 664, 666, 669, 675, to Lido di Roma for training, 676; 679, 681, command, 683; 685, 693, 697, 698, 703, at San Agostino, 705; 706, crossing the Po, 708–9; to Padua, 712; 713–14, summary of equipment supplied, 718–19; 723 Workshops Sec, 16, 57, 134, 196, 223, 348, 498
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21 Mech Equip Coy, formation of, 62–3; 64, 67–8, 181, at El Hamma, 183–4; 190, to Haifa, 192; 199, at Aqaba, 236–7; 256, 263, 268n, 272, 274, at Adabiya, 328; 330, at Tobruk, 374; 403, 406, 411, to Benghazi, 413–15; 465, at Benina, 467; 472, parade at Tripoli, 474; disbanded, 476; 484
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27 Mech Equip Coy, established 666; at Faenza, 668; at Lamone R., 669–70; 673, 676, 681, command, 682–3; 689, at Granarolo, 693; 694–5, 699, roading at Villa Fontana, 700; crossing the Gaiana, 701; at Bondeno, 705; on to Piave R., 712–13; to Ronchi, 715; 723
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28 Aslt Sqn, establishment of, 676; 681, command, 683; 689–90, 691, at Santerno, 693; 694–6, 699, 700–2, nearing the Po, 704–5; 709–10, at Padua, 712; 714, 719–20, 721, 723
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18 Army Tps Coy, formation of, 30; 32, to Maadi, 62, 63, 66–8, 176, 178–9, 203, 245n, 255n, 263, at Fuka, 277; 320–1, at Burg el Arab, 322–3; at Matruh, 374; 402–5, 411–12; 465, 470–1
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19 Army Tps Coy, formation of, 30; 31–2, at Maadi, 48–9; 50, to Helwan, 53; in Greece, 62; 68–9, command in Greece, 81–2; 85–6, 90–1, 93, demolitions in Greece, 97; 108, withdraws from Greece, 113–14; casualties in Greece, 122; goes to Crete, 123; 124–31, command and strength of in Crete, 137; at Maleme, 138; 141, air invasion at Maleme, page 767 144; involved in heavy fighting, 146–50; 152, withdrawal from Crete, 154–5; 157, casualties in Crete, 159; back to Alexandria, 176; in development of Safaga, 180–2; in Aqaba, 187; 196n, 197–8, 213, 236, 240, 323, 325–6, 330, 372–3, to Benghazi, 374; disposition of, 405–6; 407–8, 410, 413, 465–6, 468–9, disbanded, 470–1; 474
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25 Fd Coy (See No. 1 Wks Sec)
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HQ Rly Constr & Maint Gp, establishment of, 19; 31–2, in the Levant, 160; at Geneifa, 162; at Qasaba, 171; 256, casualties, 279; at Az Zib, 336; to Maadi, 399; 461, 463, disbanded, 465
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9 Rly Svy Coy, establishment of, 19; in UK, 22; to Egypt, 32–3; at Garawla, 35; 38, 43, scope of work by, 44–5; in Greece, 46; 69–70, 166–7, 169, at Almaza, 255; 257–8, casualties, 279; 323, to Az Zib, 336; 400, 402, 461, new establishment, 464; disbanded, 465
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10 Rly Constr Coy, 19, in UK, 22; to Egypt, 32–3; at Maaten Burbeita, 35; 37–8, to Qassassin, 39; 69, 71–3, casualties in Greece, 122; 169, at Similla, 170; 171–2, 174, 256–8, 260, 268, 270, back to Qasaba, 271; 272, to Syria, 274; casualties, 279; at Adloun, 334; 399, 461, new establishment, 464
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13 Rly Constr Coy, 32, at Qasaba, 37; 38, at Geneifa, 39; 73–4, at Mohalafa, 172–4; at Wahas Station, 256–7; 260–1, 268, 271, back to Qasaba, 272–3; to Fuka, 277; casualties, 279; at Khalde, 336; 337, 400–2, 461, new establishment, 464
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HQ Rly Op Gp, 31, at Moascar, 39; 160, at Geneifa, 162; at Matruh, 256; evacuates Amiriya, 333; 465
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16 Rly Op Coy, 32, at Maadi, 37; to Daba, 39; 41–2, to El Kirsh, 43; 64n, 68, 71, 73, casualties in Greece, 122; 162, 164–6, at Similla, 256–7; 265, 270n, 272, 275, back to Daba, 277; casualties, 279; 331–4, working to Tobruk, 374; at Amiriya, 396; 398
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17 Rly Op Coy, 32, at Maadi, 37; at Burg el Arab, 42; 72, in the Levant, 160; at Geneifa, 162; Daba-Matruh, 166; at Benghazi, 253; at Daba, 257; 265, Misheifa, 269–70; 272–5, casualties, 279; 331–3, Alexandria - Tobruk, 374; 397–9
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HQ For Gp, establishment and function, 28, 32, in UK, 194–5; 244, strength and location, 476
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11 For Coy, 19, assists in UK defences, 27; 29, 31, 32, 75–8, 192n, 193–5, 243, 338, command and operations, 415; strength of, 476; 478–9
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14 For Coy, 28, in UK, 29; 31, 74–5, 77–8, 192n, 193–5, 242, command and responsibilities, 416; strength of, 476; leaves UK, 478–9; in Algiers, 526–7; alerted for Italy, 528; in Naples, 530; 569, to Calabria, 579; 580–1, 583, 584n, 586, 587–8, output in Italy, 589–90; 592
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15 For Coy, 28, in UK, 29; 31, 74–7, 192n, 193, 195, 242–3, command and operations, 416; strength of, 476; 478–9
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Div Postal Unit, 2, 7, 9, arrives in Greece, 82; casualties in Greece, 122; command and strength of in Crete, 138; 155, casualties in Crete, 159; 200, 205, 227, casualties in crusader campaign, 235; 280, 333n, 384, 482
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Postal Service, 2 NZEF, formation, locations and functions of, 727–30
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Adv Engr Trg Depot, 325
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Infantry—
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4 Bde, 85, 90–2, 96–7, 100, 104, 112–13, 119, 121, 127, 131, 134, 148, 150–1, 154, 157, 205, 207, 209, 211, 214, 216–19, 224–5, 227–8, 244, 250, 280, 285–6, 288–9, 291–7, 301, 303, 318, 375, 521, 620, 624, 634, 678
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5 Bde, 23, 65, 85, 90, 92, 95–6, 99, 100, 104, 107, 112–13, 124, 127, 129, 131, 140–1, 147–8, 150–2, 155, 157–8, 186, 199, 205, 207–8, 213, 219–20, 231–4, 244–6, 248, 251, 268, 281, 283, 285–6, 288–93, 295–6, 298, 301–2, 313–14, 316–18, 322, 348, 350, 356, 369, 370–2, 375–7, 379, 381, 383–4, 387, 391, 393–4, 424, 437–9, 441–2, 445–50, 452, 454–9, 497, 501–2, 516, 519, 523, 534, 538, 564, 592, 594, 597, 599, 600–1, 603, 607, 610–11, 616, 618, 620, 624, 626, 632–3, 635–8, 640, 642, 644–5, 651–3, 656–9, 661, 663, 668, 677–8, 684, 686, 693–5, 702–5, 708–9
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6 Bde, 49, 85, 90–1, 96–7, 100, 104, 107–8, 110, 112–13, 114, 119, 121, 127, 198, 205–7, 211–12, 214, 217–19, 222, 224–7, 229, 250, 280, 287, 291–3, 295–6, 303–4, 308, 348, 353, 356, 359, 369–71, 373, 375–6, 378–9, 381, 387–8, 389–91, 393, 423, 430, 432, 437, 442, 445, 447–9, 451, 456–8, 491–2, 496–7, 510, 512, 514, 521, 546–7, 564, 591–2, 594, 599, 600, 603, 607–8, 616–20, 623–4, 630–2, 636, 638–9, 641–2, 648, 652–3, 663, 668, 677, 687, 689, 693–5, 697, 700, 702–5, 708–9, 711–12
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Div Cavalry, 34, 90–1, 97, 105–6, 135, 148, 150–1, 156, 206, 208, 220, 288, 316, 349, 356, 358, 375, 383, 388–9, 391–3, 427–9, 432–3, 440, 448, 491n, 506, 604, 608, 616, 618, 653, 680, 688, 701, 715
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20 Bn, 104, 106, 111, 146, 148–51, 156–7, 209, 213–14, 217, 227–8, 282–3, 294
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21 Bn, 91, 93, 95–7, 100, 104, 110, 129, 141, 150–3, 156–8, 207–8, 213–14, 224–5, 284–5, 288, 291, 298, 301, 316, 318, 353, 356, 372, 391, 436, 438, 455, 456, 498, 521, 614, 617, 623–4, 638
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22 Bn, 92, 129, 141, 144, 208, 210, 213, 220–1, 231, 298–9, 302, 316, 318, 512, 513, 567, 619, 620–1, 623, 632, 634, 635, 637, 648, 653, 701, 712, 714–15, 717
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23 Bn, 129–30, 141, 156–7, 208, 220–1, 231, 255, 298, 301, 350–1, 381, 391, 436, 438, 449, 455, 456, 516, 519, 521–2, 620, 622, 624, 643–5, 657–8
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24 Bn, 121, 224, 226, 304–5, 307, 353, 371, 379, 433, 436, 452, 454, 503, 516–17, 619, 620, 631
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25 Bn, 212, 224–6, 228, 353, 355, 359–61, 430, 433, 436, 546, 555, 623, 631, 638–9, 688
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26 Bn, 90, 100–1, 107–8, 110, 224, 226, 305, 316–17, 353–4, 359, 430, 442, 444, 451–4, 560, 562, 605, 608, 639
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28 (Maori) Bn, 99, 129, 141, 144, 146, 153–4, 158, 213, 220–1, 231, 234, 245, 285, 313–4, 318, 350–1, 363, 381, 391, 394, 436, 455–7, 498, 516, 524, 537, 541, 542, 544–6, 558, 563, 601, 611, 614, 624, 645–6, 694
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Medical—
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7 Gen Hosp, 143, 150–1
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4 Fd Amb, 233n
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Div Signals, 55, 348, 353
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Base Band, 323
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Nicholson, Capt J. N., 160
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Nicoll, Lt-Col A. J., 220
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Nicol, Cpl R. W., 620
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Nicolaou Ourania, 135
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Nieuw Amsterdam, 63
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Oasis Group, 204
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O'Brien, Sgt K. J., 294
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O'Connell, Spr J. E., 54
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O'Hara, Lt G. C., 681
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O'Keeffe, Lt L. P. M., 682
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O'Malley, Spr W., 106
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Order of Battle, NZE, 726
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O'Reilly, Lt J. M. H., 223, 232, 533, 535, 554, 591, 600, 601, 603, 609, 648, 654n, 656, 662, 666
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Orion, 7
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Padlie, Cpl H., 164
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Page, Maj H. C., 82, 86, 92, 97, 123, 137, 146, 148, 154, 180, 181, 190, 236, 281, 307, 308, 423, 437, 438, 439, 449, 455, 456, 457
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Page, Capt R. M., 203, 217, 248, 281, 313, 350, 352, 353, 359, 363, 364, 374
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Park, Brig R. S., 29
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Park, Lt R. H., 682
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Pedersen, Lt R., 683
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Peloponnese, 113, 116, 119, 120
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Pemberton, Lt-Col R. C., 7, 81, 114, 134, 137, 158, 202, 206, 219, 222, 223, 232, 303, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 315n, 358, 379, 384, 388, 430, 432, 444, 445, 451, 452, 453, 454, 482, 610, 681
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Pene, Capt M. R., 394
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Penny, Sgt A. B., 178
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Pickmere, Lt R. A., 203, 230, 232, 281, 349, 355, 356, 358, 359, 360, 367, 389, 430, 431, 434, 435, 439, 441, 444n, 451, 452, 454, 459
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Pinios Gorge, 95, 104, 108, 110
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Pisciatello R., 645, 647, 648
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plonk, Operation, 622
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Polish Forces—
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Pollock, Lt G. D., 7
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Portas Pass (See Servia Pass)
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Porter, Lt G. A. D., 29
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Port Tewfik, 63, 162
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Pratt, Spr H. A., 438
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Prison Valley, 131, 142, 147, 148
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Prosser, Capt E. G., 482, 509, 510, 521, 522, 524, 557, 558, 565, 566
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pugilist, Operation, 425
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Purvis, L-Sgt W. H., 369
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Qaret el Yidma, 295
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Ramilles, HMS, 7
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Rayner, Spr F. W., 136
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Redmond, Cpl J. F., 497
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Reid, Lt-Col H. M., 203, 222, 224, 227–30, 281, 282, 283, 294, 295, 300–2, 311n, 345, 348, 353, 354, 359, 360, 361, 367, 368, 371, 374, 379, 419, 478
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Reigel (R) (See R Mines)
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Rhoda, 54
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Rio Baldona, 642, 644, 646
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Rio Fontanaccia, 636, 638, 639
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Roberts, L-Cpl A. T., 50
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Rommel, Fd Mshl E., 73, 94, 164, 176, 196, 204, 206, 207, 212, 217, 219, 232, 245, 246, 262, 263, 271, 276, 277, 282, 287, 292, 296, 297, 298, 309, 314, 315, 316, 322, 323, 327, 331, 332, 333, 334, 341, 369, 371, 374, 375, 376, 408, 422
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Roper, Cpl J. N., 460
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Ross, Lt J., 431
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Ross, Lt-Col A. B., 108
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Rowe, Lt K. R. C., 683
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Royal Navy (See British Forces)
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Royal, Maj R., 146
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Ruatoria (See Princes Cross)
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Rudd, Col L. F., 4, 5, 7, 14, 81, 91, 95, 111, 112, 118, 124, 198
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Rumbalbelipur (See Musaid)
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Ruweisat Ridge, 293, 297, 298, 299, 300, 301, 303, 304, 307, 308, 314, 316, 322, 347, 350
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Ryan, Sgt R., 179
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Safaga, 167, 168, 169, 180–2, 238, 240, 241, 323–8, 330, 336, 405–7, 469
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Salvia, Corvette, 135
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Sandilane, (See Waikikamoukau)
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Sangster, S-Sgt J. A., 102
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San Fortunato, 631, 632, 633, 635
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Sangro R., 485, 486, 491–3, 499, 500, 502, 504, 507, 510, 514, 520, 530–1, 532, 703
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San Menaio, 574–5, 578
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San Michele, 618–21, 623
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Sant’ Elia, 600
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‘S’ Mine, anti-personnel, 128; description of, 346; 354, 379, 380, 385, 390, 431, 433, 438, 455, 458, 505, 517, 605, 689
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‘Scissors’ Tank, description of, 559
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Scolo Brancona, 634, 638, 647
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Scolo Rigossa, 645, 646, 647
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Scolo Tratturo, 691, 693, 694
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‘Scorpions’, description and use of, 345, 349; 353, 363, 365, 383, 384, 423, 452, 453, 454, 457
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Semple, Hon R., 484
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‘Semple's Wild Cats’ (See NZ Forces—21 Mech Equip Coy)
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Senio R., 651, 659, 661, 663–5, 671, 672, 677, 680, 683, 689, 690, 697, 705, 707, 712, 714
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Sharp, Lt W. M., 604
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Sharpe, Sgt J. N., 54
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Sherman Dozer, description and function of, 637
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Shute, Sgt 606
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Sidi Azeiz, 207, 208, 209, 213, 219, 221, 232, 245, 373, 375
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Sidi Barrani, 35, 47, 50, 53, 55, 166, 178, 184, 198, 204, 276, 280, 372
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Sidi Bishr, 264, 321, 322
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Sidi Rezegh, 207, 211, 214, 217–19, 224, 226–9, 244, 274, 292, 294, 347, 371, 372, 375, 384
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Similla, 35, 166, 170, 256–7, 259, 260, 263, 265, 268, 269, 275–7, 283, 397–8, 404
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Simner, Col (D of Transportation, ME), 175
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Sinai Desert, 187, 188, 271
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Singhalese Prince, SS, 54
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Skinner, Maj C. F., 90, 117, 203, 230, 232, 233, 281, 347, 351, 352, 359, 364, 374, 394, 423
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Skinner, Lt D. G., 81
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Smith, S-Sgt H. E., 120
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Smith, Spr L. L., 108
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Smith, Capt H. M., 135
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Smith, Lt R. B., 374, 482, 511, 512
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Smith, Lt-Col R. T., 32, 71, Military Railway Construction in Middle East, 1941–43, 173; 252, 255, 256, 260, 261, 400n, 402, 462
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Smith, Sgt T. G., 405
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Smith, Sgt W. R., 410
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Smugglers' Cove, 283
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Sollum, 35, 50–5, 64, 162, 204, 205, 207, 210, 213, 217, 263, 264, 276, 372
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South African Forces—
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Southern Cross, Corvette, 65
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spadger Force, 530
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Spence, S-Sgt W. S. J., 411
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Sprague, Spr R. R., 143
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Standen, Spr S., 431
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Standish, Capt J. W., 281, 298, 302, 350, 351, 359, 363, 364, 388, 433, 436, 451, 456, 457
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Stemson, Capt K. R., 683
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Stitt, Lt N. C., 682
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Stokes, Spr O. N., 479
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Strada Sangritana, 500, 501, 514, 519
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Strahl, Cpl I. F., 694
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Strathaird, 6, 7, 9
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Strathmore, 724
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Suez Canal, 54, 180–1, 245, 322, 332, 407, 412, 448, 462, 481
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Supply, Ministry of (UK), 75, 76, 79, 195, 242, 243, 340, 418, 477
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Sweet, Cpl R., 87
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Tait, Spr L. A., 221
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Tangney, Sgt T. M., 262
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Tartaro R., 709
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Tatana, Dvr J., 189
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Tattersfield, Lt W. J., 682
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Taylor, Spr L., 352
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Taylor, Lt S. T., 202
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Taupo Furlough Draft, 589
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Tel el Kebir, 69, 162, 465
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Tell el Eisa, 297, 346, 347, 404
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‘Teller’ mines, description of, 216; 228, 372, 379, 380, 385, 436, 438, 517, 537, 538, 544, 661, 689
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Thebes Pass (See Kriekouki Pass)
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Thomas, Maj D. V., 77, 78, 416, 478, 526–9, 574, 578–9, 587–8
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Thomas, Maj G. I. B., 82, 94, 101, 102, 106, 107, 117, 133, 203, 208, 220, 245
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Thomas, Lt-Col W. B., 449
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Thomson, Lt-Col E. J., 226
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Thompson, Capt S. B., 302
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Thornton, Spr A. G., 121
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‘Tick-Tock’ Mines, 54
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Tito, Marshal, 715, 716, 718, 720
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Tobruk, 39, 53, 54, 57–8, 64–5, 73, 160, 162, 170, 180, 202–4, 206–7, 209, 210, 211, 213, 215, 217, 219–20, 223–4, 227, 232–4, 244, 246, 248, 252, 262–3, 269–71, 274–5, 277–8, 280, 292, 295–6, 323, 371, 374, 385, 398, 399, 405, 411, 413, 414, 471–2, 474
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Tombs, Spr C., 262
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Tongariro Leave Draft, 675
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Torrente Gaiana, 700, 701, 707
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Tram Inn Mill, 244, 338, 339
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Trigno R., 486
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Tripoli, 60, 270, 334, 336, 375, 381, 383, 385, 386–8, 390–4, 398, 401, 405, 409, 415, 419, 421–2, 464, 474, 478
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Tuck, Capt F. E. N., 403
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Tui, 474
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Tunnicliffe, Maj K. O., 75, 416, 478, 527, 528–9, 569, 574, 575, 578–9, 588–9
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Veart, Capt A., 427, 436, 445, 453, 482, 497, 535, 624, 662, 682
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Via Balbia, 209, 211, 232
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Victoria Pier, 189, 190, 236
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Wadison, Major ‘Waddy’ (RE), 16
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Wadi Akarit, 441–2, 445–6
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Wadi el Boul, 449–52, 455, 457
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Wadi Halfa, 70, 169, 731
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Wadi Sahal, 413–14, 472
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Waikato R., 4
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Waikikamoukau, 268, 269, 271–2
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Walden, Maj E. F., 226
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Walmsley, Capt J. M., 482
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Warburton, Sgt A. A., 221
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Washbourn, Maj G. W., 150
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‘Wasps’, description and function of, 679
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Watson, Capt G. E., 202
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Wavell, Fd Mshl Earl, 14, 39, 42, 47, 49, 52, 55, 60, 83, 127, 128, 372
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‘Weasels’, description of, 679
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Webb, Cpl H. W., 360
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Webb, Lt-Col R. G., 379
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Weston, Maj-Gen C. E., 153
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Wheeler, Lt C. M., 61, 81, 91, 101, 114, 118, Kalimera Kiwi, 119; 203, 209, 229–30, 281, 283
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White, Maj D. U., 35, 166, 167, 257, 430, 431, 436, 452, 482, 490, 498n, 509, 522, 546, 549, 553, 556, 557, 559, 566, 568, 595
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Widnes, 135
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Wilder, Maj-Gen A. S., 232
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Wilder's Gap, 426
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Wildey, Maj P. B., 26, 82, 101, 111–14, 116, 130, 135, 138, 143, 151–2, 202, 216, 246, 359, 369, 379, 443–4
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Willis, L-Sgt A. W., 454
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Williams, Capt M., 7
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Wilson, Sgt A. A., 561
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Wilson, Maj C., 135
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Winterstellung (German winter line in Italy), 486, 493, 496, 519, 521, 523, 525–6, 534, 565
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Withington, Spr H. R., 278
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Woolcott, Maj H. C. S., 5, 7, 81, 91, 112, 125, 198, 203, 229, 281, 282, 311n, 313, 348, 357
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Wright, L-Cpl J. C., 143
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Yandle, L-Cpl R. J., 143
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Yates, Spr W. A., 10
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Yorke, Capt H. L., 81, 107, 124, 132, 138, 149, 150, 391, 428, 456, 457, 482, 681
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Young, Sgt J. M., 485
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Young, Lt-Col R. R. T., 542