New Zealand. Army. Royal New Zealand Army Service Corps. 1st Division Ammunition Company

Date: 1941-1945, 1962-1989

By: Williams, Bruce John, 1905-1993

Reference: MS-Papers-3758

Description: The papers comprise a notebook, correspondence, newspaper cuttings, programmes and other ephemera relating to Williams' war service and to the 1st Echelon Association Source of title - Supplied title Williams left New Zealand with the 1st Echelon of the 2nd NZEF in Jan 1940 and served with the 1st Divisional Ammunition Coy Quantity: 2 folder(s) (44 pieces). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, mss, typescripts and printed matter

Date: [1931-1986]

By: Crisp, William Calder, 1921-1986

Reference: MS-Papers-7428

Description: Comprises letters to Ella, Lyn and families from Crisp while in the Middle East Force (1941), and in prisoner of war camp (1942); photocopies of various newspaper articles and notices relating to Crisp's life from 1931 to 1986, including his army service but particularly relating to his rugby career, and letter signed by inmates of Loger Gropperstein prisoner of war camp thanking Crisp and Pte Newey for their services as medical orderlies Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph, typescript and printed matter

Date: 4 Oct 1988 - 04 Oct 1988

From: World War I Oral History Archive

By: Elder, Arthur William Frederick, 1893-1988

Reference: OHInt-0006/25

Description: Describes family background, a full account of his education and of his first jobs, including his apprenticeship, territorials No. 1 Garrison Artillery (Auckland), his fiancee, influence of religion on his life, 16th Waikato (Territorials), enlistment in artillery, Featherston, sailed on 'Ulimaroa', final leave, ports of call, Capetown, Sling Camp, leave in London and in Scotland, training, gas training, and New Zealand and British instructors. Recalls Etaples, Divisional Ammunition Column (DAC), use of horses and mules, horse training, Messines, mobile canteens, various incidents with DAC, appendicitis, Brockenhurst and Hornchurch Hospitals, Eweshot, 4th Battery, mass graves, Amiens, the Big Push, Bapaume, armistice, influenza, with Army of Occupation in Cologne, conscientious objectors, attitude of civilians, prostitution in London and Germany, dangle parade, Massey and Ward, voyage home, career since 1919, and views on RSA. Venue - Auckland Interviewer(s) - Jane Tolerton Interviewer(s) - Nicholas Boyack Venue - Mr Elder's home at 237A Shirley Rd, Papatoetoe, Auckland Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 3.20 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 467. Black and white photographs:-. Two of Bill Elder, 1988. Bill Elder at gun on deck of "Ulimaroa", undated

Date: 21 Nov 2000

From: Second World War oral history project - Crete

By: Lambert, Arthur Harold Henry, 1917-2010

Reference: OHInt-0729-09

Description: Arthur H Lambert born Aponga 1917. Describes family dairy farm and mentions breeds of cows. Recalls secondary schooling through Correspondence School and engineering course through correspondence. Mentions working for Brodie Motors, Kaikohe. Talks about experience with Mounted Rifles. Recalls declaration of World War II, enlisting at Post Office in Kaikohe and going into RMT [Reserve Mechanical Transport]. Describes process of enlistment, Papakura Camp, going overseas on the `Orion' Jan 1940 with Divisional Ammunition Company and role of Divisional Ammunition Co. Recalls time in heavy repair shops in Abbassia [Egypt] and being driver for officers while at Maadi Camp. Mentions Lt Col Maguire, Commanding Officer, Divisional Ammunition and Col. Crump. Describes campaign in Western Desert (1940) and move to Greece. Recalls watching Germans bombing Larissa, withdrawal down through Greece, increase in intensity of bombing by Germans and departure from Vale of Tempe. Mentions problems with lice in Greece and describes how to get rid of lice. Describes arrival in Crete (13, or 14 May), writing home on the evening of 19th and arrival of Germans early on 20 May [1941]. Recalls being given wrong instructions and consequences. Mentions arrival at Suda Bay. Describes being captured by Germans and marching over the mountains to camp in northern side of Crete. Refers to German singers and group known as `Comedy Harmonists'. Describes escape (June) and help given by Greek man, contacting yellow jaundice and Greek cure for it, Christmas at Tres Eklises, and being captured. Mentions Dave Pettigrew who evaded Germans. Talks about life in prison camp, interrogation and decision to go on hunger strike. Recalls being deloused. Describes journey back to Germany - Stalag VIII B [Lamsdorf]. Mentions move to Stalag III in Bavaria and Stalag 383. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Megan Hutching Accompanying material - Completed questionnaire attached to abstract + photocopy of pages from Herald Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009451-00956 Tape numbers - OHLC-007642 - OHLC-007647 Quantity: 6 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Electronic document(s) - abstract. 1 interview(s). 6.06 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3064, OHDL-001149. 3 photocopies: (i) Arthur Lambert 1939, (ii) Arthur Lambert Egypt, 1940/41, (iii) Gerald (stationed at Helwan), George (just arrived from Mersa-Matru) and Arthur Lambert (at Abbassia) at Lambert Brothers Reunion Cairo 1940. Search dates: 2000

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

By: Bracegirdle, Owen, 1911-1995

Reference: DA-11092-F

Description: Shows vehicles of the New Zealand Ammunition Coy. heading off towards the plain. A machine gun sits amongst the sand dunes while some soldiers stand by. Photograph taken by O. Bracegirdle ca 1942

Date: between 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

By: Coutts, Percy Elrick, active 1939

Reference: DA-10946

Description: Brigadier of the 1st New Zealand Ammunition Company reading the lesson at a thanksgiving service at Perugia, Italy, during World War 2. A band sits alongside. Photograph taken by P E Coutts. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 7.9 x 11.5 cm, mounted on card 12.6 x 20.4 cm Processing information: No negative. This record describes the Defence Archive file print.

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

By: Gibson, R C, active 1939

Reference: DA-10954

Description: Soldiers from 1NZ Amm Coy working next to the wheel of a truck. Taken halfway between Gaza and Canal road from Syria to Egypt. Taken during the 2nd World War. Inscriptions: Backing board verso - top centre - 1NZ Amm Coy. Half way between Gaza and Canal road from Syria to Egypt. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: 1940

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-10940

Description: Shows four soldiers of 1 NZ Amm Coy. loading Christmas parcels onto a truck at Liverpool while civilians look on. Photograph taken by a member of Fox Photos Ltd 1940 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: April 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

By: Taylor, J E, active 1941

Reference: DA-08194-F

Description: (Probably) members of the NZ Div Ammo Coy waiting for nightfall before moving to the evacuation beaches. Five men are pictured but only 4 names are listed: Captain J Veitch, Hallam, Morrie (D?)anks and Slim Somerville. Taken by J E Taylor in Crete, April 1941. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: 1939

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-11163

Description: Soldiers of the Div Amm Coy, Ngaruawhahia. Taken in 1939. Inscriptions: Backing board verso - top centre - Ngaruawahia, Div Amn[sic] Coy 1939 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(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

By: Bracegirdle, Owen, 1911-1995

Reference: DA-11095-F

Description: Shows men of New Zealand Army Ammunition Coy. repairing vehicles in the desert during World War II. Photograph taken by O Bracegirdle at Bir el Thalata 1941 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: April 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

By: Taylor, J E, active 1941

Reference: DA-08193-F

Description: Shows a soldier rendering a truck useless before abandoning it in scrub land to the enemy. Photograph taken by J E Taylor 1941 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: [ca 1939-1940]

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

By: Coutts, Percy Elrick, active 1939

Reference: DA-10943-F

Description: Row of New Zealand despatch riders from 1st Division Ammunition Company, on Matchless motorcycles in Tobruk, during the Libyan campaign, World War II. The man on the bike in the foreground holds a dog mascot. A silver fern is painted on the petrol tank. Photograph taken circa 1940 by P E Coutts. The man holding the dog is Charles Bevin Patrick Hendrey. Similar image at DA-01686 Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: May 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

By: Taylor, J E, active 1941

Reference: DA-08195

Description: Shows some soldiers of the New Zealand Division Ammo Co. immediately after arrival in Crete. Photograph taken by Dvr Je Taylor May 1941. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

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

By: Gibson, R C, active 1939

Reference: DA-10952

Description: Soldiers of 1 NZ Amm Coy in the salvage park just north of (Vairano?). There is an explosion near Highway B. Taken by R C Gibson during the 2nd World War. Inscriptions: Backing board verso - top centre - 1NZ Cmm Coy. Salvage park just north Vairano ? exploding near Highway B Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: [1962]

From: Shadbolt, Maurice Francis Richard, 1932-2004 : Papers and recordings

Reference: MS-Papers-8044-307

Description: Thirty-six page handwritten account by unknown man of his life from the age of eight until 1962; includes serving in World War One, his life as a farmer including living in Nelson but focuses on injuries, pensions etc Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [ca 1939-1940]

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-01686-F

Description: Row of New Zealand despatch riders from 1st Division Ammunition Company, on Matchless motorcycles in Tobruk, during the Libyan campaign, World War II. The man on the bike in the foreground holds a dog mascot. A silver fern is painted on the petrol tank. Photograph taken circa 1940 by an unidentified British official photographer. Other - Similar image at DA-10943. Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative