Puttick, Edward (Lieutenant-General Sir), 1890-1976

Date: [1942]

From: Coates, Joseph Gordon, 1878-1943 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1785-220

Description: Most correspondents identified and entered in the Name field; includes a number of letters of introduction relating to a visit of Walter Nash to the United States; some contacts replied Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1942]

From: Coates, Joseph Gordon, 1878-1943 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1785-221

Description: Most correspondents identified and entered in the Name field; also includes letter from [?] R T Lawrence, Trentham Military Camp Other Titles - Sixth annual report of the Auckland Centre of the NZ Red Cross Society (1942) Quantity: 1 folder(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

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: 1939-1940

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: McKenzie, J S (Private), active 1940

Reference: PA1-q-293

Description: Photographs of New Zealand military personnel in New Zealand, England and Egypt, taken 1939-1940 and compiled for official use. Most of the images have good captions, and most of the names noted are listed above. The album includes a number of British Official Photographs. Scenes include New Zealanders in the advance party sailing from Melbourne in December 1939; shipboard scenes of the First Echelon arriving in Egypt; Freyberg welcoming the troops on arrival with Anthony Eden (Secretary of State for the Dominions) and Sir Miles Lampson; the train service between the NZ camp and Cairo; Egyptian workmen helping construct the camp, and women doing the laundry; Divisional Signallers lined up on motor bikes. Battle practice and army life in the desert: anti-tank & anti-aircraft practice; bren guns; vehicle maintenance; blacksmiths; operating the telephone exchange; engineering work; sorting mail; manufacturing field oven; chopping wood for the oven; food preparation; boot mending; camp cinema; various games including cards, bowls, cricket, swimming, boxing; disinfecting plant for killing pests in soldiers' blankets; digging trenches; erecting tents. Opening of the Kiwi Club at Helwan, formed through the efforts of Lady Lampson. Three photographs taken by a sergeant of the Royal Marines, showing action related to the battleship Admiral Graf Spee and the Battle of the River Plate (p 65, 111, 133) New Zealanders resident in England who volunteeered at the outbreak of war are shown training with the Eastern Command; manoevres with the 2nd Echelon in Britain, and the opening of a new club for New Zealanders in Charing Cross Road; Winston Churchill visiting Australian and New Zealand troops in 1940; NZ armourers and wireless operators working for the RAF; information about the longest non-stop reconnaisance flight made in a Vickers Wellington bomber, piloted and crewed by members of the RNZAF Bomber Squadron (5 crew + 1 officer from the Navy to assist in ship identification); and Winston Churchill visiting Australian and New Zealand troops. In Libya scenes show a motor rail car which patrolled the rail to Matruh; "Whare Kiwi" dugout in the Libyan Desert; The first air raid experienced in a small village in the Cairo area. NZ airmen arrive in Canada for training in the Empire Air Trianing Scheme; haka led by Pine Takarangi. Transportation of troops and equipment across inland water, use of collapsible assault boats and building bridges. Western Desert battle; Italian and Libyan prisoners of war; captured tanks and vehicles; view of the Italian defence line; also the surrender of Traghen when the whole population of the Libyan Fort marched out in surrender. Various hospital scenes, both in England and in Egypt, including occupational therapy activities. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with faded blue cloth cover, black corners and spine; 34.5 x 22.0 cm

Date: 25 Jan 2001

From: Second World War oral history project - Crete

By: White, John Charles (Sir), 1911-2007

Reference: OHInt-0729-15

Description: Sir John Charles White born Dunedin 1911. Mentions attendance at Columba College, McGlashan College, Dunedin and Wellesley College. Refers to cadet training at school. Recalls enlisting for World War II and explains how he became ADC [aide-de-camp] to General Freyberg, and role expected of him as ADC. Mentions changes in size of Freyberg's command, length of time in Egypt, impressions of Freyberg while in Egypt and the general's association with General Wavell [Commander in Chief, Middle East]. Refers to Brigadier Puttick who took command while [General] Freyberg was in England. Describes Freyberg's feelings about New Zealand. Talks about Freyberg's role in Greece and his role at Larisa. Talks about own role in lead up to battle of Crete and being stationed at Creforce Headquarters. Refers to Jack Griffiths, other ADC to Freyberg. Recalls duties before battle on 20 May [1941] and refers to [George II] King of Greece being on Crete. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Jock Phillips Accompanying material - map of Greece showing Creforce Headquarters Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009472-009473; OHLC-004838-004839 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Electronic document(s) - abstract. 1 interview(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3070, OHDL-001155. Search dates: 2001

Date: ca 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-00505-G

Description: Major General Freyberg comes aboard a ship at Port Tewfik, Egypt, and is greeted by Colonel Puttick. Photograph taken during the arrival of the 1st Echelon circa 1940 by an official photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

Date: [1942]

From: Coates, Joseph Gordon, 1878-1943 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1785-218

Description: Most correspondents identified and entered in the Name field; also includes circular newsletter on the situation in India from S and M Townend, Dunedin Other Titles - Frit Danmark; the Danish weekly published in London (1 Jan 1942) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 2 Feb-16 May, 23 Jun-12 Jul 1941

By: Puttick, Edward (Lieutenant-General Sir), 1890-1976

Reference: MS-Papers-8259

Description: Holograph diary kept by Puttick from 2 Feb-16 May 1941 (pages 163-206) and 23 Jun-12 Jul 1941 (pages 224-229) when he was commanding the New Zealand Division. He describes his daily activities, routine, explorations of the territory. Includes the battle of Crete. Also letter from Puttick to Lucy; and photocopy of photograph of him. Source of title - Supplied by Library Accompanying material - Partial transcript of the diary, photocopy of photograph of Puttick transferred to Photographic Archive and summary of military career Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchased from Dunbar Sloane Auctions, Wellington, Apr 2005 Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Photograph of Puttick taken in 1941 in Cairo (PAColl-8332) - To Other - To Curios - a 46cm black baton.

Date: [ca 1942-1945]

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: PAColl-4161-01-208

Description: Shows returned men and men on furlough parading through streets of Wellington on their way to luncheon given by RSA in their honour. The Police Pipe Band leads the second section. Individuals named include Lt-Col Baker, Lt-Col J R Page, Lt-Col C A L Treadwell, Major Downs, Brig Gentry, Lt-Col Andrews. March past of men under training at NZ Armoured Fighting Vechicles School. Salute taken by General Puttick. Soldiers marching down Queen Street, Auckland; RNZAF marching through Wellington; Women's War Service Auxiliary participating in Wellington parade; parade at Trentham Military Camp [?]; Scottish Regiment on parade in Wellington Liberty Loan Parade in Wellington (shows a motor cycle platoon passing along Lambton Quay near Kirkcaldie & Stains department store), May 1942. Quantity: 28 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: [1942]

From: Coates, Joseph Gordon, 1878-1943 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1785-215

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1941

By: Weinberg, Jean, active 1941

Reference: PAColl-8332

Description: Studio portrait of Lieutenant-General Edward Puttick in military uniform, taken 1941 by Jean Weinberg of Cairo. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Inscriptions: Mount recto - beneath image - E. Puttick. Egypt. 1941 JWeinberg; Mount verso - top left - To Ciss; Mount verso - centre - Jean Weinberg. cairo Officier d'Academie et de l'Instruction Publique Telephone 53.8.51 Davies Bryan Bldg 165.Rue Emad el Din Recde No 5271 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 16.8 x 11.2 cm, mounted on card 28 x 19.7 cm Provenance: Purchased at auction, 2005 Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Papers-8259 : Puttick, Edward (Sir), 1890-1976 : Diary. See also Curios Collection : Curios-029-039 : Artist unknown : [Baton, said to have been used by Sir Edward Puttick during World War II]..

Date: [1943]

From: Coates, Joseph Gordon, 1878-1943 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1785-227

Description: Most correspondents identified and entered in the Name field Quantity: 1 folder(s).

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: 1/1-012841-F

Description: Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

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: 1/1-012839-F

Description: War Hist

Date: [1942]

From: Coates, Joseph Gordon, 1878-1943 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1785-222

Description: Most correspondents identified and entered in the Name field; includes thank you letter to C D Smith, Firestone Tire & Rubber Co, Washington DC Quantity: 1 folder(s).

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: 1/1-012838-F

Description: War Hist Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: [1943]

From: Coates, Joseph Gordon, 1878-1943 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1785-228

Description: Most correspondents identified and entered in the Name field Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1940 - 1945

Reference: Curios-029-039

Description: Brown wooden stick or baton, possibly used by Puttick during the Second World War, including Crete. See diary in Manuscripts section. Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Dark brown wooden baton, length 460 mm, diameter 22 mm. Provenance: Purchased with diary of Sir Edward Puttick, from Dunbar Sloane Auctions, April 2005[?]. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - April 2005 - A portrait of Sir Edward Puttock with the same provenance as the baton, is in Photographic Archive at PAColl-8332.

Date: 1942

From: Coates, Joseph Gordon, 1878-1943 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1785-219

Description: Most correspondents identified and entered in the Name field; also includes telegram from Merrikin, Waipukurau. Also includes reference to an American promotion to join the MacArthur Shift programme. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1942]

From: Coates, Joseph Gordon, 1878-1943 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1785-217

Description: Most correspondents identified and entered int he Name field; also includes letter from Jack at the New Zealand Legation, Washington DC, following his father's death; and an anonynmous letter re the Huntly miners' strike Quantity: 1 folder(s).