Limnos

Date: 6 Dec 1914-1 Jan, 4, 6 Feb 1917, Mar-Apr 1944, 2000-2004

By: Campbell, Frank, 1885-1944

Reference: MS-Group-1301

Description: The diaries cover the period from 6 Dec 1914 when Campbell arrived in Cairo, Egypt until 1 Jan 1916 when he was stationed in France. He records his experiences during this period, daily activities, work etc. Accompanying material - Transcripts by Ms Jane Admore (MS-Papers-8105) Campbell, an upholsterer from Wanganui, left New Zealand with the Main Body of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force in 1914, bound for Egypt. He saw action in the Gallipoli Campaign in 1915 and on the Western Front from 1916. Quantity: 2 volume(s). 1 folder(s). 0.04 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph and typescript

Date: 1915

By: Hiscocks, Eceldowne Frederick, 1879-

Reference: A-176-043

Description: Colliers and a village identified For date see associated drawings of Lemnos (A-176-044 and 045) Identifies colliers [ships], village Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil 112 x 164 mm Transfers: Transferred from: Boscawen papers (MS Papers 2512).

Date: 1914-1916

From: Stichbury, Vincent John, 1891-1966 : Photographs, chiefly relating to Stichbury's service during World War I

Reference: PA1-o-1821

Description: One photograph album, taken between 1914 and 1916, chiefly relating to Vincent John Stichbury's service during World War I. Includes images taken at Gallipoli and also during time spent in military hospitals in England. Images nearly all taken by Stichbury with his captions in the album. Album compiled by Stichbury. Seventy nine of the prints have corresponding negatives, with six negatives of Gallipoli. Images of England include Longleat Hospital, hospital at Walton-on-Thames (captioned No 2 NZ General Hospital), Hornchurch Hospital, rugby games of New Zealand vs other hospital groups, London Zoo and other sights around London area. Captions do not include names of individuals. Other - Some prints loose and in envelope in front of album; evidence of some prints having been removed prior to deposit with the Library Relationship complexity - The image at the beginning of the album of men standing in front of a pyramid and a sphynx, is also at PAColl-10230-1. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: 1 photographic album with green cover, 19x25cm

Date: [1987?], [ca 2015-2016]

From: Bellingham family: Collection relating to Arthur Bellingham

Reference: MS-Papers-12700-3

Description: Printed booklet containing a transcript of Arthur Bellingham's war diary and supplementary information compiled by the Bellingham family. Also research material used in the creation of the booklet. Comprises: - Printed booklet 'One Man's War, Remants of a Gallipoli Diary by Sapper A Bellingham, N.Z. Field Engineers' created by Neil and Juliet Bellingham, John Fulton, and Paul Martinovich circa 2015-2016. The booklet contains: a transcript of Arthur Bellingham's war diary, originally transcribed by Arthur, Ann Long and Ina Lazenby in 1990; prefaces from Ann Long, written in 1990, and R.C. (Bob) Bellingham, written in 1992; a postscript written by Paul Martinovich circa 2015; supplementary photographs and maps including some of Arthur and his brother Ernie; copies of drawings from the diary; and a summary of Arthur's military service. - Newspaper clipping 'Campaign at Gallipoli "pretty rough going"'. Author unidentified. Likely published in the Rotorua Daily Post in 1987. Discusses Arthur's time spent at Gallipoli and includes a photograph of Arthur with his service medal. - Printout of email correspondence between John Fulton and Juliet Bellingham, received 21 August 2015, subject "Bob's notes". It contains a copy of a note Bob Bellingham wrote in 1992, that was included in the booklet as a preface to the transcript with handwritten annotations by an unidentified hand. - Photocopy of a handwritten letter from Neil Bellingham on behalf of himself, Juliet Bellingham, John Fulton, and Paul Martinovich. The letter is addressed "Dear All" and the subject is "Arthur Bellingham's Gallipoli diary". It contains information about the transcription of Arthur's diary, the creation of the booklet, and the decision to deposit the diary with the Library. It is dated 27 Febraury 2016. - Printed document containing: information from the oral history record OHInt-0006/05 - 'Interview with Arthur Bellingham'; a note with biographical information about Arthur Bellingham; and a note about the publication details of the newspaper clipping 'Campaign at Gallipoli "pretty rough going"'. - Printed document 'Summary of Arthur Bellingham's Military service from his Army Records and the NZ Offical History' created by the Bellingham family circa 2015-2016 and included in the booklet 'One Man's War, Remants of a Gallipoli Diary by Sapper A Bellingham, N.Z. Field Engineers'. - Photocopies of Arthur Bellingham's Military Personnel File including history sheets, medical reports, and casualty forms. Title supplied by Library. R.C. (Bob) Bellingham is Arthur's Bellingham's son. Ann Long is Arthur's granddaughter. Peter Martinovich is Arthur's grandson; Neil Bellingham Arthur's son. Juliet Bellingham is Neil's wife and John Fulton is Neil's brother-in-law. Ina Lazenby was Arthur's longtime secretary. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 28 June 1915 - 31 December 1915

From: Jackson, Ynyr George, 1898-1961: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-12292-1

Description: Diary with entries for the period 28 June to 31 December 1915. Volume prefaced with note describing the complete sequence of five volumes for the period "from 1st July 1915 to 9th Sept 1919" and on page for 1 May: "Dedication. To my comrades who in the Eastern land of sin sand sun and soldiers sorrows were good to me." In the first entry Jackson notes: "Last week after many failures I managed to get passed by a Doctor as 'medically fit' and also got into the Sixth Rfs [reinforcements] at the same time", and goes on to say "I would only have been too pleased to go to the war sooner but must say 'better late than never', & let it go at that." Diary describes enlistment, time spent at Addington, before travelling to Timaru, and again by railway back to Christchurch, and then on board the Wahine at Lyttelton bound for Wellington. On arrival in Wellington accommodation in Buckle Street Barracks. From there the new recruits moved to Trentham Military Camp. Describes departure from Wellington on transport ship 'Tofua' and sea journey to Aden. From there on to Suez and Zeitoun, and visits to Alexandria and Cairo. Jackson goes on to describe time on Lemnos Island, his joining of the machine gun section, and then transportation over to the Dardenelles with action at the front at Gallipoli, including descriptions of Hill 60. Return to Egypt, Alexandria, Cairo and camp at Heliopolis in December 1915. The diary is mostly written in graphite and purple pencil, with some annotations in ink. Title transcribed from item. Ynyr George Jackson commenced his military service on 1 July 1915. Quantity: 1 folder(s) bound volume. Physical Description: Diary bound in maroon leather, holograph entries in ink and pencil, 10 x 7.5 cm.

Date: 1915

By: Hiscocks, Eceldowne Frederick, 1879-

Reference: A-176-044

Description: Drawings of naval activity in World War I Attribution on stylistic grounds Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Drawing ; pencil, purple 106 x 169 mm Transfers: Transferred from: Boscawen papers (MS Papers 2512).

Date: 1915

By: Hiscocks, Eceldowne Frederick, 1879-

Reference: A-176-045

Description: The harbour of Lemnos with transport ships Attribution on stylistic grounds Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Drawing ; pencil, purple 106 x 169 mm Transfers: Transferred from: Boscawen papers (MS Papers 2512).

Date: 1915

From: Denniston, George Gordon, 1885-1958 :Photograph albums relating to World War I including the Gallipoli campaign

Reference: PA1-o-863-04-5

Description: Lieutenant Fleming washing his hands in a military camp on Limnos, Greece. Photographed by an unknown photographer in 1915 Inscriptions: Album page - beneath image - Lt Fleming (Lemnos) Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print

Date: 1915

From: Denniston, George Gordon, 1885-1958 :Photograph albums relating to World War I including the Gallipoli campaign

Reference: PA1-o-863-05-8

Description: A French warship in Moudhros Harbour, Limnos, Greece. Photographed by an unknown photographer in 1915 Inscriptions: Album page - beneath image - French boat Mudros Harbour Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print

Date: 1914 - 1916

From: Hutchison, James Douglas (Sir), 1894-1981:NZEF at Auckland, en route to Middle East, and at Gallipoli

By: Hutchison, James Douglas (Sir), 1894-1981

Reference: PA1-o-573

Description: Album opens with soldiers gathering in Auckland from August to October, 1914, prior to leaving for Egypt. They leave Auckland in October on the troop transport ship "Star of Africa", The photographs of Egypt are largly to do with army life, eg kit inspection, trips to the pyramids, general views of camp life, and photographs of friends. Hutchison and his mates were members of a medical corps. The rest of the album covers the Gallipoli Campaign including the evacuation in December 1915 and the return to Egypt in 1916 Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

Date: 1915-1916

By: Jekyll, Edward Joseph Richmond Webb, 1884-1965; Bradshaw, W M, active 1975

Reference: PA1-o-051

Description: Photographs of World War I in Gallipoli, Jerusalem and Palestine Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with light brown imitation sacking cover "Photographs", 210 x 270 mm

Date: 1915

From: Denniston, George Gordon, 1885-1958 :Photograph albums relating to World War I including the Gallipoli campaign

Reference: PA1-o-863-05-6

Description: Four soldiers seated at a table at breakfast, Gallipoli, Turkey. Photographed by an unknown photographer in 1915 Inscriptions: Album page - beneath image - Breakfast Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print

Date: 1915

From: Denniston, George Gordon, 1885-1958 :Photograph albums relating to World War I including the Gallipoli campaign

Reference: PA1-o-863-05-2

Description: View of a line of four windmills on Limnos, Greece. Photographed by an unknown photographer in 1915 Inscriptions: Album page - beneath image - Windmills Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print

Date: 1 Jan - 13 Sep 1915

From: McRae, Donald, 1881-1915 : Diary and letters

Reference: MS-Papers-3775-1

Description: This folder contains the war diary written by McRae from Jan to Sep 1915. At the front of the diary is a brief timeline of travelling dates from leaving Auckland in Sep 1914, through to arriving in Cairo on 5 Dec 1915. McRae's entries in the diary are brief. He describes his time at Zeitoun Camp, parades, training drills, and visits to the Egyptian Pyramids. McRae transfers with his unit to Ismalia on 26 Jan 1915. Comments on the attach of the Turkish Army at Suez Canal on 3 Feb 1915. Transported on the `Katuna' on 10 Apr 1915 to the island of Lemnos. Ship moves off ANZAC Cove on 24 Apr 1915. Details fighting and wounded until 4 May 2015 when he disembarks at ANZAC Cove and moves up to the firing line. Wounded in leg on 8 May 1915, wound dressed on beach the next day. Taken aboard transport with other casualties including Lieutenant-Colonel Plugge and Major Harrowell. Shipped to Malta via Alexandria to recuperate at St George's Hospital. McRae details life on Malta over the next month. Returns to Gallipoli and the front line on 25 Jun 1915. Involved in the battle of the Turkish Army's last major offensive against the ANZAC soldiers on 29 and 30 June 1915. Injured for a second time on 7 Aug 1915 during Auckland Infantry's attack in the ANZAC offensive which included the attack on Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair. Lay out without dressing for three days then carried down to shore. Medical attention the following day and transferred to a medical boat on 11 Aug 1915. En route to Malta the bullet was removed from his leg. Very few entries in the diary from this point. Leg operated on 19 Aug 1915, amputated 13 Sep 1915 (last entry). End pages of diary include some contact addresses and a list of names (possibly correspondents). Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holograph (9.5 cm; red cover) Processing information: Digitisation details - Part of WW100 digitisation project. 273 digitised images

Date: 1915

From: Denniston, George Gordon, 1885-1958 :Photograph albums relating to World War I including the Gallipoli campaign

Reference: PA1-o-863-04-4

Description: A view of Kastron the capital of Limnos, Greece. Photographed by an unknown photographer in 1915 Inscriptions: Album page - beneath image - "Castro" capital of Lemnos Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print

Date: 1914-1918

From: Joplin, Elizabeth :Two photograph albums: World War One, Egypt and Gallipoli: Return from World War One, farming and family 1930s

By: Halse, George Clinton, 1895-1955

Reference: PA1-f-161

Description: Album probably created by George Clinton Halse who photographed most of the scenes contained within it. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album approx 285 x 385mm Transfers: Two loose photographs found in this album are at PAColl-3392-1.

Date: 1915

From: Denniston, George Gordon, 1885-1958 :Photograph albums relating to World War I including the Gallipoli campaign

Reference: PA1-o-863-05-7

Description: Group of soldiers on the island of Lemnos during the Gallipoli campaign, World War 1914-1918. Captain Eric Duncan Gardner is 2nd from right. Photographed by an unknown photographer in 1915 Source of descriptive information - Information regarding Captain Gardner provided by Library client. Inscriptions: Album page - beneath image - Lemnos; Album page - left of image - Col Grigor, Capt Gardner, McCurdy, Mitchell, Blathwayt, Paterson, Self Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print

Date: 1915-1918

From: Denniston, George Gordon, 1885-1958 :Photograph albums relating to World War I including the Gallipoli campaign

Reference: PA1-o-863

Description: Album of photographs compiled by George Gordon Denniston illustrating a soldier's experience of the Gallipoli campaignaand military life in France, September 1915 to June 1918. Photographer(s) unidentified. Album opens with a view of Cathedral Rock, Gallipoli, and follows with other views of the landscape, the trenches, dugouts, troops, life on site, and other activities relating to the campaign. There are pictures of the dead and wounded, and of men and mules bringing water to the trenches. There are also sections on Lemnos, the Greek Island some way off Gallipoli. It functioned as a back-up base during the campaign. Soldiers were landed there prior to going to the front. Hospitals and other services were located there, and Moudhros (Mudros) Harbour provided shelter for scores of warships. The album has views of the countryside and the chief town, Kastron, as well as camps, camp life and warships. The photographs record the departure from Gallipoli via Lemnos for Egypt and Alexandria on board the SS Hororata. There are views of Alexandria Harbour followed by others of Cairo Zoo. Then its Zeitoun military training camp on the outskirts of Caio where the troops were requipped and retrained for the Western Front and the defence of Egypt. Denniston took part in guarding the Suez Canal against Turkish attack before going to France as there is a view of the camp at Serapeum, a town on the canal just north of the Great Bitter Lake. The second half of the album records experiences in France. There are photos of soldiers, horses, regimental groups and the houses and French families they were billeted with. There are no scenes of the site of battle as there are among the Gallipoli photos. The album ends with the return voyage home via the Panama Canal on the USS Tahiti (H.M.N.Z.T. 97) in June 1918. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

Date: 1915

From: Denniston, George Gordon, 1885-1958 :Photograph albums relating to World War I including the Gallipoli campaign

Reference: PA1-o-863-04-6

Description: British Warships in Moudhros Harbour, Limnos, Greece Inscriptions: Album page - beneath image - Mudros Harbour Lemnos Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print

Date: 1915

From: Denniston, George Gordon, 1885-1958 :Photograph albums relating to World War I including the Gallipoli campaign

Reference: PA1-o-863-06-1

Description: Soldiers watching a destroyer entering Moudhros Harbour, Limnos, Greece. Photographed by an unknown photographer in 1915 Inscriptions: Album page - beneath image - Destroyer entering Mudros Harbour Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print