Baggush
World War II Official album. 1227-1668
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-296
Description: Photographs of New Zealand military personnel serving in the Middle East and England during World War 2, 1939-1945, taken by various photographers and compiled for official purposes. Includes photographs of New Zealand fighter and bomber pilots serving with the Royal Air Force, and several British Official photographs relating to New Zealand fighter pilot with the RAF, James Allen Ward, who was awarded the Victoria Cross. Most individuals identified in the album are listed above. Scenes include a visit by NZ soldiers to stables run by the Egyptian Government at Heliopolis; a NZ military band on tour in Palestine as part of a recruiting campaign; the arrival of the first party of Women's War Service Auxiliary in Egypt, and scenes of their life in the Welfare Section and at the New Zealand Forces Club (p 7, p 146-149); and RNZAF trainees at the Air Observer School, Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Canada. Life, military training and manouevres in the Western desert; ordnance workshops; the advance in the Western Desert; a NZ medical unit, a mobile surgical unit; hospital scenes (p 100, 103-105, 111). Sporting and entertainments include a wood-chopping "Axemen's Carnival" in South England; rugby matches in the Western Desert (p 29, 37-38, 82-83, 85, 93, 101-103, 107, 109); swimming (probably at Baggush; p 38-40, 44); and Christmas celebrations in the desert, including the Kiwi Concert Party (p 122-129); and a view of the YMCA Hostle at Alexandria. Inspection of NZ reinforcements in Egypt by William J Jordan (NZ High Commissioner in London); General Auchinleck presenting decorations to NZ soldiers, and reviewing NZ troops on the eve of the Libyan Campaign (p 49-57, 111-115); the Western Desert Battle, NZers bringing in German Prisoners of War; German General von Ravenstein captured by NZ troops, and scenes of various captured German vehicles, gas masks, a Nazi whip, and weapons; the Libyan advance (p 63-72); and the Railway Construction Unit in the Western Desert. Scenes of a New Zealand fighter squadron in Malaya (p 80-81, 87-89). NZers in Tobruk (p 96-99); one view of NZers at a Prisoner of War Camp in Germany (Stalag VI B) taken by Lieutenant Rangi (p 108); NZers arriving back at Base Camp after 5 weeks of imprisonment at Bardia, some of whom are named (p 117-121); four NZ soldiers who walked from Benghazi to west of Gazala (listed above); manouevres after the Libyan Campaign. Presentation of decorations by General Freyberg to members of the 2nd NZEF in hospital; views of a NZ Spitfire Squadron operating with the RAF Fighter Command, the planes subscribed for by the people of NZ (p 138-141); reproductions of paintings by war artist Peter McIntyre (p 133-138). Arrangement: Images in album form single numerical sequence, 1227-1668. Follows sequence established in PA1-q-294. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with faded blue cover, black corners and spine; 34.5 x 22.0 cm
Second Diary of my Experiences in the Libyan Campaign 1941
Date: Nov 1941-Dec 1941
From: Mackenzie family : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11985-02
Description: Detailed entries describe Mackenzie's daily life with the 25th Battalion in Libya (Nov-18 Dec 1941). Dates on entries are limited but topics incude: travel details, observations of surroundings, friendships, and the logistics of daily army routine in the desert. Contains an extended account of his experience fighting at Sidi Rezegh (late Nov). Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss (notepad 22cm x 14cm), holograph
Notes on the Western Desert
Date: Sep-4 Dec 1941
From: Mason, Helen Wilmot, 1915-2014: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-11191-25
Description: Notes describing conflict, most likely written by Lieutenant-Colonel C J Williams of Masterton (see inscription on rear of page eight). Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss
General Auchinleck talking to Brigadier L M Inglis and General Freyberg, Baggush
Date: 4 Nov 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
Reference: DA-02168-F
Description: General Auchinleck, Commander in Chief of the Middle East Forces, talking to Brigadier Lindsay Merritt Inglis and General Bernard Freyberg. Taken at Baggush on 4 November 1941 by an official photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative
Brigadier Reginald Miles
Date: during World War 2
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-02173-F
Description: Brigadier Reginald Miles at Baggush, Egypt, commanding NZ Brigade, while General Auchinleck reviews NZ troops. Official photograph. Photographer unidentified. Note on file print reads: "General Auchinleck reviews NZ troops at Baggush" Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative
General Auchinleck decorating Major R J Lynch with MC
Date: 4 Nov 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
Reference: DA-02164-F
Description: General Auchinleck, Commander in Chief of the Middle East Forces, decorating Major R J Lynch with the Military Cross during presentation of awards to members of a NZ brigade in the Western Desert. Taken at Baggush on 4 November 1941 by an official photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative
NZ troops marching at review on the eve of the Libyan battle
Date: 4 Nov 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
Reference: DA-02169-F
Description: NZ troops marching at review by General Auchinleck, Commander in Chief of the Middle East Forces, on the eve of the Libyan Campaign. Taken at Baggush on 4 November 1941 by an official photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative
General Auchinleck talking with NZ officers on the parade in the Western Desert
Date: 4 Nov 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
Reference: DA-02172-F
Description: General Auchinleck, Commander in Chief of the Middle East Forces, talking with New Zealand officers on the parade of NZ Division troops on the eve of the Libyan Campaign. Taken at Baggush on 4 November 1941 by an official photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative
General Auchinleck talking with NZ officers on the parade in the Western Desert
Date: 4 Nov 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
Reference: DA-02170-F
Description: General Auchinleck, Commander in Chief of the Middle East Forces, talking with New Zealand officers on the parade on the eve of the Libyan Campaign. Taken at Baggush on 4 November 1941 by an official photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative
Captain Tomlinson with regimental canine mascot Mitro, Baggush, Egypt
Date: 16 Nov 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
Reference: DA-02148-F
Description: Captain Tomlinson with dog Mitro, the regimental mascot attached during the Greek Campaign, World War II. Taken at Baggush, Egypt, on 16 November 1941 by an official photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative
NZ soldier by sea at Baggush, Egypt
Date: Nov 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
Reference: DA-02144-F
Description: Bathing parade - NZ soldier sitting on rocks by sea at Baggush, Western Desert during World War II. Taken in November 1941 by an official photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative
Presentation of awards to members of a NZ brigade in the Western Desert
Date: 4 Nov 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
Reference: DA-02163-F
Description: Presentation of awards to 3 members of a NZ Brigade in the Western Desert by the Commander in Chief of the Middle East Forces. L to R: Lt Charles Hazlitt Upham, Lt Col Howard Karl Kippenberger, Major Raymond James Lynch. Taken at Baggush on 4 November 1941 by an official photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative
Soldiers of 2nd NZEF 20 Battalion C Company marching in Baggush, Egypt
Date: September 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
Reference: DA-03717-F
Description: Soldiers of 2nd NZEF 20 Battalion C Company marching in Baggush, Egypt. From left: A. T. Shaw, R. C. Bellis, A. G. Pepper, J. H. Breeze, J. U. Vaughan, V. Horgan, Sgt B. N. Beechey, H. W. Johnson, 2 Lt Charles. H. Upham, F. J. G. Lidgett, and Russell B. E. Matthews Taken by an unidentified photographer in September 1941. Names taken from '20 Battalion and Armored Regiment' by WA Glue and D J C Pringle (Historical Publication Barnach, 1957) after contact by researcher May 2022 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).
Forward party at work in the Western Desert during World War II, Egypt
Date: [ca Nov 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
Reference: DA-02157-F
Description: View of four members from a forward party lying low to the ground before a barbed wire fence where a bangalore torpedoe has just been detonated. Photograph taken in the Western Desert, circa November 1941, by an unidentified official photographer. Other - DA negative is a crop of a wider image covering more members of the party, which appears on the Turnbull Library Pictures file print Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative
New Zealand World War 2 soldiers in a dug-out, Baggush, Western Desert, Egypt
Date: between Oct-Nov 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
Reference: DA-02120-F
Description: Unidentified New Zealand World War 2 soldiers in a dug-out, Baggush, Western Desert, Egypt, October-November 1941. One reads a newspaper. Photographer unidentified. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative
General Auchinleck with members of his staff and senior NZ officers in the Western Desert
Date: 4 Nov 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
Reference: DA-02171-F
Description: General Auchinleck, Commander in Chief of the Middle East Forces, with members of his staff and senior officers of the New Zealand Division in the Western Desert, World War II. Taken probably at Baggush on 4 November 1941 by an official photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative
General Auchinleck decorating Lieutenant Colonel Howard Karl Kippenberger with the DSO
Date: 4 Nov 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
Reference: DA-02166-F
Description: General Auchinleck, Commander in Chief of the Middle East Forces, decorating Lieutenant Colonel Howard Karl Kippenberger with the Distinguished Service Order during presentation of awards to members of a NZ brigade in the Western Desert. Taken at Baggush on 4 November 1941 by an official photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative
New Zealand World War 2 soldier boiling a billy, Baggush, Western Desert, Egypt
Date: 30 Oct 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
Reference: DA-02132-F
Description: Unidentified New Zealand World War 2 soldier boiling a billy, Baggush, Western Desert, Egypt, 30 October, 1941. Photographer unidentified. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative
New Zealand soldier washing his socks in the sea at Baggush, Western Desert, during Wor...
Date: [ca 15 Dec 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
Reference: DA-02143-F
Description: Unidentified New Zealand soldier washing his socks in the sea at Baggush, Western Desert, during World War 2. Photograph taken circa 15 December 1941 by an unidentified official photographer. Source of descriptive information - Date determined by note on back of file print in Turnbull Library Pictures which reads : "for release Monday 15 Dec 1941" Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative
Bathing parade for a NZ battalion, Egypt
Date: 12 Nov 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
Reference: DA-02146-F
Description: Bathing parade for a NZ battalion probably at Baggush, Western Desert during World War II. Taken on 12 November 1941 by an official photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative