Two diaries

Diary continues from MSX-2546 which is a split entry diary. Folder contains two diaries. Diary 7 covers 25 Apr-14 May 1915. Malone describes leaving Port Mudros on 25 Apr 1915 for ANZAC Cove and his first troops proceeding on the torpedo boat `HMS Bulldog' to the landing position. Gives detailed account of the situation on Gallipoli Peninsula the first three days. By 28 Apr 1915 the Wellington Infantry Battalion is dug in. 5 May 1915 embarks for Cape Helles to aid the Allies in the fight for Krithia. Describes travelling and fighting conditions for his troops in the new offensive.

Diary eight continues from 14 May 1915 on Cape Helles. Malone details military actions and the conditions for his men. Also comments on news from home and his dealings with other officers. 20 May 1915 troops return to ANZAC Cove and take up a reserve position. Visits his old trenches and tries to make contact with his son Terry Malone. On 22 May 1915 receives a visit from General Birdwood. Returns to his original bivvy. 24 May 1915 describes the nine hour armistice between the opposing armies. Diary ends 27 May 1915.

Publication - Published as No better death: the great war diaries and letters of William G Malone : edited by John Crawford with Peter Cooke. (Auckland : Reed Books, 2005)

Quantity: 1 folder(s) (2 volumes on `Messages and Signals pads'. Diary seven 87 leaves; diary eight 46 leaves).

Physical Description: Holographs (23cm)

Diaries include small pencil drawings and sketches

Processing information: Part of WW100 digitisation project.

Digitisation details - 143 digitised images. Diary 7 is missing pages 71 and 73. Diary 8 is missing page 96.

Alternative form available: Transcripts available at MS-Papers-8538-07/08, MSDL-0219, MSDL-0220