New Zealand. Army. 2nd NZEF. 5th Field Regiment, New Zealand Artillery

Date: 1941-1945

By: Cowie, Gordon Rae, 1896-1984

Reference: MS-Papers-2285

Description: Papers comprise a wartime log (photocopy) with autographs and printed material, a book of addresses of NZ officers who were prisoners of war and 'Xmas Dossell, 1941', a poem Source of title - Supplied title Cowie, a captain in the 5th Field Regiment, NZ Artillery was captured in Jun 1941 and imprisoned in Germany until 1945 Quantity: 2 folder(s) (3 pieces). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs (some photocopies)

Date: 1 Jan-25 May 1941

By: Pickett, James William George, 1909-1941

Reference: MS-Papers-4146

Description: The diary covers the period 1 Jan to 25 May 1941. The entries to 15 Apr mainly record letters received. After this date entries relate to Pickett's reactions to his experiences at the front. Source of title - Supplied title Accompanying material - Accompanied by copies of 18 photographs, chiefly of RAF personnel in Greece and copies of Pickett's Base Record Office file and correspondence relating to the provenance of the diary and photographs. Pickett served as a sergeant in the New Zealand Artillery. In Mar 1941 he landed in Greece and on 25 May 1941 he was killed in action during the Battle of Crete. Quantity: 1 volume(s) (88 pages). Physical Description: Holograph (10 cm, blue buckram) Provenance: Documentation concerning its provenance is with the diary; taken by a German soldier to be returned to Pickett's next of kin, but they were not located Transfers: To Photographic Archive - 18 photographs, chiefly of RAF personnel in Greece, at PA series 14:52. It is believed that the provenance of the photographs is different. They do not appear to be associated with Pickett..

Date: 1940-1942

From: Little family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-2133-2

Description: Letters to his parents, Ernest and Natalie Little, while on active service during World War II. Richard was a gunner in `F' Troop 47 Battery, 5 New Zealand Regiment, 2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force. The letters deal with the following: training at Papakura Military Camp, departure from New Zealand, Dec 1940, arrival in Egypt Jan 1941, active service in Egypt 1941-Oct 1943 Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1918, 1941, 1950-1967

From: Brewer, Neville Herbert, 1903-1999 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-8819-16

Description: Mainly family correspondence. Includes World War One postcard and letters written in 1941 and 1942 while Brewer was serving with 5 Field Regiment, New Zealand Artillery in North Africa. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts

Date: 8 Jul 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

By: Bull, George Robert, 1910-1996

Reference: DA-06359-F

Description: Caption on file print reads: '5 Fd Regt Gymkhana held at Arce [Italy]. Some of the boys of 27th Bty put their weight into the tug-of-war event.' Photograph taken on 8 July 1944 by George Robert Bull. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative

Date: 8 Jul 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

By: Bull, George Robert, 1910-1996

Reference: DA-06353-F

Description: Action during the long jump event at the 5th New Zealand Field Regiment Gymkhana at Arce in Italy, during World War II. Photograph taken on 8 July 1944 by George Robert Bull. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative

Date: 8 Jul 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

By: Bull, George Robert, 1910-1996

Reference: DA-06358-F

Description: Soldiers outside the Plonk bar at the 5th New Zealand Field Regiment Gymkhana held at Arce in Italy, during World War II. Photograph taken on 8 July 1944 by George Robert Bull. Other - Names on file print Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative

Date: 8 Jul 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

By: Bull, George Robert, 1910-1996

Reference: DA-06346-F

Description: A group waiting for the Vino Bar to open for business at the 5th New Zealand Field Regiment Gymkhana at Arce in Italy, during World War II. Photograph taken on 8 July 1944 by George Robert Bull. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative

Date: 8 Jul 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

By: Bull, George Robert, 1910-1996

Reference: DA-06354-F

Description: Blain and Cann in a dead heat finish for the 220 yards event at the 5th New Zealand Field Regiment Gymkhana at Arce in Italy, during World War II. (Time 25 4/5) Regatt was placed third. Photograph taken on 8 July 1944 by George Robert Bull. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative

Date: 8 Jul 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

By: Bull, George Robert, 1910-1996

Reference: DA-06360-F

Description: Members of the 28th Battery taking part in the tug-of-war event at the 5th New Zealand Field Regiment Gymkhana held at Arce, Italy, during World War II. Photograph taken on 8 July 1944 by George Robert Bull. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative

Date: 8 Jul 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

By: Bull, George Robert, 1910-1996

Reference: DA-06355-F

Description: The start of the wood chopping event at the 5th New Zealand Field Regiment Gymkhana at Arce in Italy, during World War II. The event was won by W I M Baker (in foreground). Photograph taken on 8 July 1944 by George Robert Bull. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative

Date: 8 Jul 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

By: Bull, George Robert, 1910-1996

Reference: DA-06352-F

Description: Second Lieutenant C Baker clearing the bar in the high jump event at the 5th New Zealand Field Regiment Gymkhana at Arce in Italy, during World War II. He tied with Sergeant W N Leonard for first place. Photograph taken on 8 July 1944 by George Robert Bull. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative

Date: May 1943

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: Pattle, John Charlesfield, -1971

Reference: DA-10929-F

Description: Original caption on back of War History DA file print reads: "27 Bty 5 Fd Regt NZA. [Takruna?] Heights taken by Maori Bn." Photograph taken by J C Pattle in May 1943. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: between April-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: Wiles, O G, active 1941

Reference: DA-11070-F

Description: Soldiers of the 2nd NZEF 5th Field Regiment resting after a march in Crete. Photograph taken by O G Wiles between April and March 1941. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: 8 Jul 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

By: Bull, George Robert, 1910-1996

Reference: DA-06349-F

Description: Captain B Brock winning the mile race (5 mins 14 secs) at the 5th New Zealand Field Regiment Gymkhana at Arce in Italy, during World War II. Photograph taken on 8 July 1944 by George Robert Bull. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative

Date: 8 Jul 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

By: Bull, George Robert, 1910-1996

Reference: DA-06351-F

Description: Major William Nicol Carson comes home first in the 440 yards in 59 4/5 seconds at the 5th New Zealand Field Regiment Gymkhana at Arce in Italy, during World War II. Photograph taken on 8 July 1944 by George Robert Bull. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative

Date: 8 Jul 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

By: Bull, George Robert, 1910-1996

Reference: DA-06342-F

Description: A softball game in progress between 28th and 27th Batteries at the 5th New Zealand Field Regiment Gymkhana at Arce in Italy, during World War II. Photograph taken on 8 July 1944 by George Robert Bull. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative

Date: 8 Jul 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

By: Bull, George Robert, 1910-1996

Reference: DA-06347-F

Description: An incident of play during the basketball game between 47th and 28th Batteries at the 5th New Zealand Field Regiment Gymkhana at Arce in Italy, during World War II. Photograph taken on 8 July 1944 by George Robert Bull. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative

Date: ca 17 Dec 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

By: Kaye, George Frederick, 1914-2004

Reference: DA-07966-F

Description: Guns of 5th Field Regiment, New Zealand Artillery during World War 2, moving forward past the entrance to the town of Faenza, Italy, the day after its fall to New Zealand troops. Photograph taken by George Kaye, circa 17 December 1944. Notes on Defence Archive file print read: Italian campaign - Lamone to Faenza; Guns - 25 pdr - Italy Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative, 35mm

Date: 8 Jul 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

By: Bull, George Robert, 1910-1996

Reference: DA-06345-F

Description: One of the sideshows which drew a big crowd at the 5th New Zealand Field Regiment Gymkhana at Arce in Italy, during World War II. Photograph taken on 8 July 1944 by George Robert Bull. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative