World War, 1939-1945 - Campaigns - Greece

Date: 1941, 1943-1944

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: PAColl-4161-01-083

Description: Miscellaneous photographs of the campaigns in Italy and Greece, mainly unidentified. Subjects include: bridge under construction or repair; naval battle; soldiers enjoying a celebratory meal; bombardment of a coastal town; war graves; guard duty at a coastal town; medical orderly in the field; Italian or Greek children; wedding of a naval officer and his bride; rugby match and practice; Maori Battalion being inspected and decorations presented (and several others of the 28 Battalion); landing craft at Anzio; `Million Dollar Hill' on Route 6; Pte Lawlor (GOC's driver), Pte C Robinson (GOC's batman), Sgt W Robinson (GOC's cook) at their dug-out on Route 6 waiting for battle of Cassino to begin, 1944. Construction of minesweepers in NZ, 1941; long-service soldiers on furlough landing at Wellington, 1943. On 2 Oct 1943 the New Zealand Division was moved from Egypt to support the 8th Army in Italy. Quantity: 152 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: Apr 1941

Reference: MS-Papers-1479

Description: Accounts of evacuation of troops from Kalamata, Greece, Apr 1941, written by members of 2nd NZEF and Sub Lt D Williams, HMS Isis. Includes despatch from HMS Isis Quantity: 1 folder(s) (5 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescripts Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by NZ High Commission, London 1975

Date: Between September 1943 and November 1944

By: Day, Gabrielle, 1917-2008

Reference: PAColl-0750

Description: Two photographs of John Mulgan as a soldier in Greece, one of him on his horse Heroiko. Photographer unidentified. Quantity: 2 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: [1941]

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: DA-01161-F

Description: George II, the King of the Hellenes, chatting with members of his bodyguard in the evacuation of Crete. Taken in Cairo in 1941 by an official photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative

Date: 1939-1945

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: PA1-q-294

Description: Photographs of New Zealand military personnel serving in Greece, Crete, the Middle East and Egypt during World War 2, 1939-1945, taken by various photographers and compiled for official use. This album includes a number of official photographs taken for the British official records. Many of the personnel identified are listed above, but group portraits in which individuals are identified are not listed above. Many views show aspects of military training in the desert, including machine guns, rifles, manoeuvres, Bren guns, range practice, and anti-tank guns. New Zealand Divisional Cavalry. In England military training and preparation includes scenes of the New Zealand High Commissioner in London, William Joseph Jordan, watching New Zealand lumberjacks from the New Zealand Forestry Corps in a Gloucester forest felling trees for war purposes. Also related to England are scenes of the Duke of Gloucester inspecting troops, and King George VI at an investiture at Buckingham Palace investing Flight-Sergeant Williams with his Distinguished Flying Medal for gallantry in air operations. Long Range Desert patrols and expeditions into enemy territory showing the difficult terrain they had to negotiate. Views of a formation of five American-built Lockheed Hudson aircraft of the RAF Coastal Command carrying out an action patrol near Borkum, Heligoland and the Danish Coast. They are the first released photographs taken while under fire from German anti-aircraft ships, flying only 200 ft above the sea because of the weather (p 15-21). One image shows a wireless operator checking one of H.M. the King's homing pigeons, presented to the RAF to carry messages in case of a forced landing & breakdown of wireless. Arrival of NZ airmen & pilots for duty with the RAF in 1941. Gift of fruit and vegetables presented to NZ troops stationed in Fiji, transported 60 miles by boat from Kandavu, formally accepted by Brigadier Cunningham. (A number of images of Cunningham are dotted throughout the album). Views of the sinking of the Italian raider Ramb I, by HMS Leander in February 1941 (p 33-37). Scenes of a huge field bakery run by Egyptian bakers which can supply 3500 loaves each day. Also the "Waiwera Hotel - the 'ouse on the 'ill" cookhouse in the desert; and other scenes of food preparation. Relaxation organised by the YMCA, and the opening of the Lowry Hut run by the YMCA. Shipboard life on a transport ship, including games, relaxation and officers censoring mail. Floods after heavy rain in the Western Desert along the Mediterranean fringe (p 61-64). The Oranje leaving Amsterdam on her maiden voyage; used as hospital ship for Australian and New Zealand forces. Groups at the Royal Canadian Air Force Bombing and Gunnery School, all of whom are named (p 67-69). Prime Minister Peter Fraser's visit to the Middle East (p 69-72), his visit to Greece (p 93-105), and inspecting the hospital ship Maunganui (p110-111).) The No. 1 General Hospital in Greece. War damage to New Zealand House in London (p 105-106). Italian prisoners of war in a soccer match "NZ vs Italy" in Egypt (p 79-81); German parachute troops wounded and taken prisoner in Crete; captured swastikas used to hoodwink the enemy into dropping supplies. Fighting and evacuation of Crete. Evacuation of the Greek Royal party by a bodyguard of New Zealand soldiers, with views of a reception given by His Majesty the King of Greece, showing Lieutenant W H Ryan, Princess Marie, lady Palairet, Prince George, Prince Peter, and British military attache Colonel J S Blunt. Group portrait of New Zealanders in Britain training for the Fleet Air Arm (members named). Members of the New Zealand Bomber Squadron of the RAF who have been part of the raids on Germany, particularly on Berlin. (Several group portraits, some of which are named). Several photographs of unidentified men who escaped from Crete in barges. Arrangement: Images in album form single numerical sequence, 398-791 Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with faded blue cover, black corners and spine; 34.5 x 22.0 cm

Date: 1939-1941

By: Westbrook, John Egerton Jury, 1915?-1941

Reference: MS-Papers-1407

Description: Letters from Westbrook to his family after enlistment in the 18th Rifle Battalion; describes training at Ngaruawahia and Papakura; his journey on the troopship `Orion' (1940); fighting in Egypt, Greece, Crete (Apr-Jun 1941). Other items include: telegrams, photographs, troop newsheet, typescript description of embarkation Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 4 folder(s) (142 pieces). 0.04 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, mss, typescripts, printed matter and photographs

Date: Dec 1939-Oct 1945

By: Gentry, William George (Sir), 1899-1991

Reference: MS-Papers-5525

Description: Gentry describes his life while he served during WWII with 2NZEF in Greece, Crete, the Western Desert, Libya, Tunisia and Italy. He refers frequently to his family, and there are some letters to his son, Steven. Publication - Mrs Mathieson has edited the letters into `Bill Gentry's war, 1939-1945' (1996) Source of title - Supplied Arrangement: Chronological Gentry served in 2NZEF in Greece, Crete, the Western Desert, Libya, Tunisia, Italy, 1939-1945 moving from GSSO to AA & QMG, GSO I, and comd 6 Brigade and 9 Brigade. The letters are written first to his wife in England and from June 1940 to her in New Zealand. Some are written to Steven Gentry. Quantity: 8 folder(s). 0.09 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs (some photocopies)

Date: 1940-1945

By: King, Russell David, 1896-1970

Reference: PAColl-3179

Description: Because the photographer was one of the commanding officers of the Field Ambulance many of the photographs are snaps of officers and visiting commanders and officials. Other photographs show the Field Ambulance in operation in various theatres of the war, on leave and playing sport. The largest group of photographs are of a tourist type showing historical sites, architecture, places of scenic interest and the native populations Arrangement: Negatives at F66732-1/4 - F66784-1/4 Quantity: 53 b&w original negative(s). 625 b&w original photographic print(s). Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-0247, Russell David King papers.

Date: 1939-1944

By: Maxwell, Ross Vernon, 1916-1998

Reference: MS-Papers-4401

Description: The papers comprise letters to members of his family (1939-1943), a diary kept while a prisoner of war (Feb-Sep 1943) and copies of `The prisoner of war' (1942-1943) Source of title - Supplied Maxwell was working as a bank clerk in Hawera when he enlisted in the army in Oct 1939. He saw service with 19 Battalion in North Africa, Greece and Crete and was captured during action in the Western Desert in Jul 1942. He was imprisoned at Camp PG 85 Tuturana, Italy. After the defeat of Italy he returned to New Zealand and was discharged from the army in in Oct 1944. Quantity: 8 folder(s). 0.09 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and typescripts and printed matter

Date: 1943-1944

From: O'Sullivan, Vincent Gerard, 1937- : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-8612-090

Description: Reports, correspondence and other papers copied from the British Public Record Office, relating to Mulgan's activities in Greece during World War II Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1941-1942 (transcribed 1983)

By: Loftus, Harold, 1896-1994

Reference: MS-Papers-2408

Description: The diaries cover the period Feb 1941-Jun 1942. The letters are to Loftus's wife, Isabel, Mar-Jun 1942 Source of title - Supplied title Accompanying material - Biographical notes by Alan Loftus Loftus served with 18 Battalion and saw action in the Greek, Crete and Egyptian campaigns. He was captured near El Alamein in July 1942 and spent the remainder of the war as a prisoner of war in Stalag VIIIB in Germany. Quantity: 5 folder(s) (166 leaves). 0.05 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs and typed transcripts (all photocopies)

Date: 29 Apr 1941

From: Elliott, Randal Forbes (Sir), 1922- : Elliott family papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6002-3

Description: Letter written to his parents from Crete describing the withdrawal of New Zealand and other Allied forces from Olympus southward through Larissa to Athens from where Elliott was transported to Crete by a Royal Navy ship Major Elliot was attached to the Headquarters staff of the New Zealand Division during the withdrawal from Greece Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss

Date: [1941]

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: DA-01159-F

Description: Colonel J S Blunt, officer in command of the party escaping from Crete, talking with George II, King of the Hellenes, at a garden party in Cairo. Taken in 1941 by an official photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative

Date: 1977-1978

By: Andrews, Noel Edwin, 1921-

Reference: MS-Papers-2306

Description: Unpublished book describes his war experiences and exploits as a P.O.W. Source of title - Title page Relationship complexity - See fMS-Papers-6892 for Andrews' trade and advanced trade certificates in motor mechanics Andrews served with New Zealand Engineers. Saw action in North Africa and Greece where he was captured in May 1941. A prisoner of war in Austria until 1945, he made eight escape attempts. Quantity: 6 folder(s). 0.06 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript Includes photographs, maps and pen sketches to accompany text

Date: 1940-1942

By: Crump, Spencely Noel Stanley, 1916-1995

Reference: MS-Papers-6905

Description: The letters contain an account of Crump's service during the Second World War. He describes his training at Ngaruawahia Camp in Sep-Dec 1939, the trip to Egypt on the `Orion' and further training at Maadi Camp. He also provides accounts of action against German forces in Greece, Crete and North Africa as well as his invaliding back to New Zealand in May 1942. Source of title - Supplied title Crump served as a lieutenant and later a captain with 18 Battalion, 2nd NZEF Quantity: 18 folder(s). 0.20 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs and typescripts

Date: 1940-1945

By: Burge, Archer Richard, 1913-1992

Reference: MS-Papers-8777

Description: Collection comprises the wartime reminiscences and stories of Private Burge. Also includes form guides for two horse race meetings, newspaper cuttings and a booklet printed to commemorate the birthday of King George VI. Source of title - Supplied by Library Private Burge served with the 19th Wellington Battalion departing with the First Echelon of the 2nd NZEF. He rose to the rank of Lance Corporal during 1940. After being home on furloug Burge then served with the War Graves Commision. Quantity: 3 folder(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript and printed matter

Date: 1941, 1944

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: PAColl-4161-01-101

Description: Includes images of troops on board ship and disembarking; Acropolis and other Greek ruins; groups of inidentified NZ soldiers, etc Includes photographs of sketch maps of Peneios Gorge; Mt Olympus area; dispositions of 16 Aust Inf Bde at Brallos; also topographical map indicating action at Tempe, 18 Apr 1941 Aerial photograph showing the seaside town of Kalamata under bombardment, 2 Jul 1944 Greek Minister of War pinning the Greek Military Cross on Brigadier E Barrowclough, 1942; No 1 General Hospital; several unidentified photos Quantity: 48 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: [1941]

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: DA-01163-F

Description: Group at a garden party given by George II, the King of the Hellenes, for members of his escort in the escape from Crete. Taken in 1941 by an official photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative

Date: [1911-1914, 1939-1945]

By: Weir, Gerald Hill, 1896-1971

Reference: PAColl-9441

Description: Photographs relating to Sandy Weir's service in World War I in Samoa and photographs sent to him by his brother Major-General Steve Weir during World War II Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 39 b&w original photographic print(s). Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - Weir, Gerald Hill, 1896-1971: Papers (MS-Papers-9271).

Date: 1944-1949

By: Linton Coal Company

Reference: MS-Papers-1363

Description: Scrapbook of newspaper clippings re the Linton Coal Company, Ohai, and related matters; sketch of the mine; letter from soldier about to embark for overseas service (20 Apr 1940); and account of death and burial of L A McHardy, Southland Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter