Index
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AA News Bulletin, 397n
Abbotts, Sgt F., 219
ABDA Command (Sketch p. 200), 201, 266, 279, 305, 341, 452, 455, 457, 462, 675
Supreme Commander appointed, 201-2
his directive, 646-9
organisation of, 205-6
Australian representation on, 255-6, 260
Darwin included in, 259
Allied strength, 442
Abe, Lt, 579
Aberdeen Island (Map p. 171), 173
Adam Park (Sketch p. 374), 369
Adam Road (Sketch p. 360), 360-1
ADB-1 Plan, 81
Aden, 463
Adjick, 539
Adler Bay (Sketch p. 654), 661-2, 663-5
Admiralty Islands (Map p. 393), 396
Aircraft
Allied
number required for defence of Malaya, 18, 41
British production and distribution, 21, 43, 103
Far East requirements, 44-6, 51, 146, 286
strength in Malaya, 49-50, 77, 90, 121n, 163, losses, 141
reinforce Malaya, 169, 182, 203
strength in Philippines, 89
losses, 129
strength in Burma, 108
losses at Pearl Harbour, 127
strength and reinforcement of Java, 445, 458, 473-4, 677
Japanese
Intelligence estimates of, 58, 83, 137
strength in Pearl Harbour attack, 132
in Darwin raid, 493
Types
fluster, 604
Beaufort, 45
Blenheim, 15, 49, 50, 108, 121n, 180, 442
Boston, 673n
Brewster Buffalo, 58, 83, 108, 121n, 141n, 143, 144, 168, 244n, 289, 423
Catalina, 121n, 123, 125, 135, 399, 426
Dakota, 637
DH-86, 673n
Flying Fortress, 89, 128, 177, 444, 507
Hudson, 15, 44n, 49, 50, 121n, 122, 123, 124, 125, 137, 138, 169, 266, 398, 399, 418, 419, 422, 423, 426, 427, 468, 473
Hurricane, 169, 184, 221, 257, 289, 317, 365, 442, 499
Mitchell, 673
Spartan Moth, 673n
Super Fortress, 626
Vildebeeste, 49, 108, 121n, 122, 123, 125, 266
Walrus, 107
Wirraway, 15, 44n, 49, 398, 399, 423
Airfields, 108, 163, 168, 291, 299, 396, 446, 447, 496-7
effect army dispositions in Malaya, 107, 149, 193, 257, 342
constructed by prisoners of war in Burma and Romeo, 541-4, 593
Air Raid Precautions, 126, 152, 287
Air Raids: Allied, on Singapore Island, 531, 532
on Thanbyuzayat, 554
on Sandakan, 600
on Ambon, 606-7
on Japan, 621-2, 624-5, 626, 629
Japanese, on Singapore, 126, 152, 287, 370-1, 372
on Penang Is, 156
on Manila, 177
on Rabaul, 398-400
on Kavieng, 412
on Ambon, 426-7
on Rangoon, 463
efficacy against ground forces, 263n
Aitken. Maj E F., 501n, 505n, 546n, 683
Akanobe, 622
Akeroyd, Maj J. F., 621, 660 f.n.
“Albatross” see Piesse, Maj E. L
Albatross Channel (Sketch p. 413), 412, 415
Albury, 31
Alepauk (Sketch p. 550), 546-7, 549, 555, 558
Alexander, Field Marshal Rt Hon Earl, 461, 464, 507
Alexandra Barracks (Sketch p. 374), 369
massacre at, 374
Alexandra Road (Sketch p. 360), 370, 373
Alexandra Switchline, 370
Alford, Pte F. J., 480
Allen, Maj-Gen A. S., 35, 443n, 444n, 457, 500
Allied Geographical Section, 471n
Alor Star (Maps pp. 139, 158), 133, 149-50, 157
Alor Star Airfield, 121n, 125, 140, 142-3, 365
Amaabi River (Sketch p. 468), 486
Amahusu (Sketch p. 421), 425, 429n, 430, 431-2, 434, 435
Ama Keno (Map p. 286; Sketch p. 310), 291, 299, 309, 313-15, 316, 317n, 318-20, 322
Ambon (Ske.ch p. 421), 420, 422, 425, 428-9, 430, 437
Ambon, Bay of (Sketch p. 421), 420, 429, 435
Ambonese, The, 428-9, 430-1, 607
Ambon Island (Map p. 393; Sketch p. 421), 184, 206, 256n, 260, 271, 284, 392, 441, 442, 451n, 466, 473, 490, 493, 494, 539
Australian reinforcement of, 59, 69, 76, 83, 130, 418, 419-20, 422-4
Allied reasons for defence of, 272
criticism of employment of Gull Force on, 419n
invasion of, 427-38
prisoners of war in, 511, 593, 604-8, 633. 679
release and repatriation, 634, 639
Ambushes, at Gemencheh, 212-16
at Nithsdale, 266-9
Amenities, in Malaya. 72
America, see Wakefield
America, United States Of, 5, 14, 16, 40-1, 58, 59, 73, 74, 79, 111, 122, 127, 163, 169, 176, 184, 190, 191n, 253, 287, 371, 442, 449, 507, 631, 632-3, 642, 675, 676-7
naval strength fixed at Washington Conference 1
acquires Hawaii and Philippines, 4
and Japan, 10-12, 17-18, 26, 38, 50, 93, 108-9, 132
imposes economic sanctions, 22
freezes Japanese assets, 87, 90
declares war, 130-1
collaboration with Great Britain, 12, 13, 25, 37, 39, 52-3, 54, 55, 76, 80, 91. 202, 383
accelerates defence program, 22-3, 38
leases bases in British West Indies, 39
passes Lend-Lease Act, 55
cracks Japanese diplomatic code. 56, 90-1, 95, 109
Japanese plan surprise attack, 75, 110, 131
strategy in Far East, 80-1
diverts aid to Russia, 91
and defence of Philippines, 89, 94. 391
effect of Pearl Harbour attack, 135-6
Curtin’s appeal, 182-3
signs Atlantic Charter, 200n
and creation of ABDA Command, 201, 646-9
plans development of Australia as base, 441, 445, 450, 451n
American Air Forces, 205, 272, 422, 426, 440, 458n, 474, 531, 677
strength in Philippines, 89n, 177
losses, 129
losses at Pearl Harbour, 127
–American Volunteer Group, in Burma, 108
American Army, 53, 55, 90n, 206, 507
MacArthur appointed commander in Far East 88
in Philippines, 89, 205, 389-91
reinforces Australia, 256n, 446n
strength in Java, 458
–Divisions
93 Info, 639
Philippine, 177
–Artillery: 131 Fd Regt, 495, 497, 501, 534, 536, 558
49 Arty Bn, 474
–Cavalry
26 Regt, 89n
–Infantry: 31 Regt, 89n
American Government. 54, 93, 256, 451
–Chiefs Of Staff, 76, 81, 89, 183-4, 202, 648-9
–House Committee On Foreign Affairs, 55
–Joint Planning Committee. 54
–National Defence Research Council, 23n
–Standing Liaison Committee, 38-9
–War Department, 55, 446n, 633
American Navy, 24, 25, 27, 44, 75, 90n, 114, 396, 423n, 440, 446, 507, 677
strength fixed at Washington Conference, 1
role in event of war, 12, 53-4, 80
and Singapore base, 17-18, 38-9, 54, 122
expansion of, 22-3
Japanese surprise attack, 55, 108
Japanese estimate of, 80
strength in Pacific after Pearl Harbour, 127, 145, 253
allotted to Anzac Area, 201
strength in ABDA Area, 205, 495
at Balikpapan, 416-17
off Bali, 456
–Fleets
Asiatic, 53, 80-1, 90, 122, 177
Atlantic, 80
Carrier, 440-1
Pacific, 80-1, 126-7, 131-2, 440
4th Regt, 89n
6th Defence Bn, 128
Americans, The, 341-2, 521-2, 587
united by Pearl Harbour attack, 136n
Ammunition
anti-aircraft, at Rabaul, 402
anti-tank, at Rabaul, 402n
expenditure at Muar, 229n, 245
expenditure at Nithsdale, 268n
British expenditure on Singapore Island, 327
restrictions and shortages, 299, 300, 306, 327, 375, 377
Japanese expenditure and shortages, Singapore Island, 306, 373-4, 380
machine-gun, 311
Anambas Islands (Map p. 88), 142, 207, 305
Anarkwan (Sketch p. 550), 550. 553
Anderson, Lt-Col C. G. W., VC (Plate p. 270), 68, 70, 226, 228-9, 231, 234-5, 237-40, 242-4, 246, 248, 256, 272, 296, 298, 304, 305n, 368-9, 543, 546-7, 549, 551, 561
commands 2/19 Bn., 86
takes command at Bakri, 233
orders withdrawal, 236
orders withdrawal from Parit Sulong, 245
awarded VC, 246
General Bennett’s appraisal of, 249
Anderson, Maj R. H., 213, 218-19, 262-3, 318
Anderson, Lt S. F., 431-2, 434
Anderson, Maj-Gen W. M., 76n
Anderssen, Capt L. N., 354-5, 357
Ando, Capt, 605
Anglo-Japanese Alliance, 13
Ang Mo Kb (Map p. 344), 364, 368
Anketell, Lt-Col M. J., 258n, 363
Anti-Comintern Pact, 4
Anzac Area (Sketch p. 200), creation of 200-1
naval reinforcement of, 451n
Anzac Club, 72
Aparon, 589n
Appel, Lt-Col E. S., 398n, 400-1, 406-7, 409, 653-4, 655-7, 659-60
Aquitania, British transport, 60, 258n
Archer, Lt J. C., 404
Armstrong, Cpl J. H., 485
Arthur, Sig N. J.. 529
Artillery, 86
shortages in Indian Army, 19
strength and deficiencies in Malaya, 41. 44, 49, 77, 82, 95, 102-3
Australian equipment
in Malaya, 101
in Philippines, 89-90
in Burma 108
on Singapore Island, 291-2, 295-6, 297n, 299, 300, 306, 310-11, 327, 331, 375, 379n
Anti-aircraft
in Java. 442
in Ceylon, 459
organisation and equipment of regiments, 115
strength available for attack on Singapore Island, 306, 327
Aru Islands (Sketch p. 439), 439-40
Ashkanasy, Lt-Col M., 86n, 305n
spread of communism in, 4
repatriation of prisoners from, 632-42
Asians, The, 209, 342, 382, 507, 547n. 593, 594
in Malaya, 49, 66, 157. 160, 165, 190, 287, 294, 368
relations with Australians. 62, 72
behaviour under air attack, 152, 288, 372
aid escapers. 505
on Burma–Thailand railway, 587-8
Asosan Maru, Japanese transport, 125n
Assam, 645
Assheton. Lt-Col C. F., 298, 309, 312, 319, 321-2
commands 2/20 Bn, 99n
Ataliklikun Bay (Sketch p. 654), 656
Atambua (Sketch p. 467), 467, 475, 479, 490-1, 492n
Atapupu (Sketch p. 467), 467, 491
Atlantic Charier, 91-2, 199-200
Atlantic Ocean, 18, 19, 26, 52, 80, 92, 127, 253, 423n
convoy protection in, 53
proposed American naval reinforcement of, 81
Atlantic Wall, 326n
Atomistics, study initiated, 23
Atrocities; see Executions; Massacres
Attlee, Rt Hon Earl, 635
Auchinleck, Field Marshal Sir Claude, 46n, 103, 145, 163, 184, 255n
Austin, Lt R. W. L., 244
Australia, 3n, 7, 40n, 53, 55n, 69, 71, 73-4, 81-2, 98, 101, 102, 114n, 146n, 169, 170n, 190, 191n, 199, 214, 252, 259n, 271, 294, 357, 365, 371, 377, 380, 384, 389, 395n, 396, 410, 432, 435, 440, 457-8, 465, 473-4, 481n, 482-3, 491, 496, 503, 506-7, 521-2, 523n, 526, 547, 597, 615, 618, 631, 634, 638, 642, 661
granted mandate over New Guinea, 1
trade relations with Japan, 5-6
defence of, 8, 11, 24-5, 39, 456-7
response to European War, 13, 14
aid to Malaya, 15, 19, 20, 21, 44, 51-2, 60, 83
likelihood of Japanese invasion, 24-5, 41, 43, 56
represented at Singapore Conferences, 41, 76, 80, 163
aircraft production, 45
informed of Beat-Hitler-first policy, 53n
reduction of Japanese staffs in, 57
divided responsibilities of, 61
appoints Government Representative in Singapore, 91-2
declares war on Japan, 130
represented on Far Eastern War Council, 145
development as U.S. Pacific base, 177, 182, 183, 256n, 286, 441, 446, 449, 450, 451-2, 460, 675, 677
representation in higher direction of war, 184, 205-6, 255-6, 260
signs Atlantic Charter, 200n
agrees to reinforce Ambon and Timor, 418, 419, 466
provides weapons for N.E.I. Army, 442
return of AIF to, 444, 445-6, 447, 449, 450, 452, 459, 460, 677-8
Australia House, 459
Australian Air Force, 13, 43, 45, 58, 265-6, 419n, 642
plans striking force based on Darwin, 76
in Malayan campaign, 123, 223, 244n, withdrawn to N.E.I., 341
strength in ABDA area, 260, 451n, 458
at Rabaul, 397, 398, 399-400, 673
–Squadrons
aircraft of, 121n
at Kota Bharu, 122-3, 125, 137-8
No. 2, in Timor, 419, 468-9, 474
No. 13, in Ambon, 418-19, 422, 427
Australian Army, 76, 130n, 419, 423n, 520
challenges Singapore base theory, 7-8
studies Japanese language, 8-10
represented on ABDA Command, 256n
strength in ABDA Area. 259-60
lessons of Malaya circulated to, 381n, 443n
organises repatriation of prisoners of war, 633-4. See also Australian Imperial Force -Amer Headquarters, 9, 32, 57, 65, 67, 70, 85, 116, 154. 256n, 374-5, 376n, 385n, 415, 419, 472, 639, 679
administration of Gull Force, 419n, 420, 422-4, 432
Second Echelon, 680-2
–Artillery: Rabaul AA Bty, 394, 398-9, 401-2, 402-3, 653
Praed Point Bty (Cd), 394-5, 400
–Australian New Guinea Administrative Unit, 661n, 672, 673
–Cavalry: 1st Bde, 35
–Central Army Records Office, 511n, 526, 679-82
–Commands And Military Districts
Eastern Comd, 34
Southern Comd, 424
2 MD, 9
–Directorate Of Prisoners Of War And Internees, 681
–Home Forces HQ, General Bennett suggested as commander, 97
–Infantry
4th Bde, 31
5th Bde, 29
9th Bde, 33
3 Bn, 490n
3/22 Bn, 490n
18 Bn, 29
30 Bn, 29
35 Bn, 30
64 Bn, 32
Melbourne University Regt, 31
New Guinea Volunteer Rifles, 394, 402, 404, 661n, 662
Sydney University Regt, 29
No. 7 Inf Trg Centre, 84
–Military Board, 34, 69, 101-2, 384-5
–New Guinea Area HQ, 397-9, 408
–Rabaul Fortress Signals, 406
–Volunteer Defence Corps, 34
–War Graves Directorate, 669n
Australian Broadcasting Commission, 681
Australian Comforts Fund, 72
Australian Food Relief Mission, 28
Australian Government, 8, 39, 163, 182, 259n, 288, 303, 353, 375, 376, 385n, 633n, 646, 650, 674, 678, 679
restricts trade with Japan, 5-6
bans export of iron ore, 18n
offers brigade group for Malaya, 51-2
and Beat-Hitler-First policy, 53n, 81, 164
sends representative to Portuguese Timor, 57-8
holds forces in readiness to reinforce Timor and Ambon, 76
agrees to develop air bases for American bombers, 89
presses for reinforcement of Singapore and Far East, 92, 252-3, 286, 352
seeks representation in higher direction of war, 183-4
agrees to dispatch of I Aust Corps to Far East, 190
employment of I Aust Corps, 443, 445, 447, 449-52
defence of Portuguese Timor, 446, 469, 471
opposes diversion of AIF to Burma, 459. See also Australia
–Advisory War Council, 57, 255, 256, 271, 272, 286, 447-9, 448-9, 464n
–Army, Dept Of, 55n, 69, 101-2, 154, 167, 419n, 680
–Chiefs Of Staff, 20, 23, 24-5, 45, 58-9, 76, 256n, 272, 392, 396-7, 474
–Civil Aviation, Dept Of, 57
–Defence Committee, 40
–External Affairs, Dept Of, 23, 164, 204, 288, 376, 681
–Information, Dept Of, 73, 680
–Navy, Dept Of, 9
–Prime Minister’s Dept, 9, 674, 680
–Postmaster-General’s Dept, 681
–War Cabinet, 14-15, 20-1, 23, 25, 26-7, 34, 40, 45, 58, 59, 76, 81-2, 83, 93n, 101, 102n, 122, 130, 256, 286-7, 365, 385, 392, 396-7, 419, 447, 449, 474, 675
Australian Imperial Force
First, I Div, 33
2 Bde, 32
3 Bde, 33
15 Bde, 35
5 Bn, 31
44 Bn, 258n
raising of, 13-14
employment and distribution, 20, 44-5, 59, 71
General Sturdee’s paper, 675-8
strength in Australia, 83
attempt to concentrate in Middle East, 102
proposed reinforcement of Malaya with Middle East AIF, 154, 164, 183
recalled to Australia, 444-52, 459-60
strength in Java, 458
–Corps: Anzac, 85
1, 28, 34, 59, 65, 85, 184, 256n, 503
concentration and employment, 25, 27
proposed reinforcement of Malaya, 163, 190, 202-3
planned employment in Java and Sumatra, 260, 272, 371n, 442-3, 506
recalled to Australia, 444-52, 459-60
in Sumatra, 454-5, in Java, 457
necessity for diversion to Burma examined, 460-5
Iii, training of, 381n
–Divisions: Armoured
Infantry, distribution, 95
6th, 13, 14, 20, 33-4, 35, 85, 258n, 459n
move to Far East approved, 190
planned employment in Java, 443n, 444, 676
return to Australia recommended, 447
destination undecided, 450, 451n
offered to augment garrison of Ceylon, 460
7th, 13, 28, 33, 34-5, 85-6, 258n
raising of, 14
proposed dispatch to Malaya, 20, 25
sent: Middle East, 26-7
move to Far East approved, 190
planned employment in Nei, 371, 443n. 444-5, 676
proposed employment in Burma, 447-8, 449, 450-2, 464-5
evacuates Java, 457
proposed diversion to Ceylon, 459
8th, 35, 36, 41n, 61, 74, 83-4, 86, 93, 96n, 97, 153-4, 286, 418, 507, 567, 643
staff of, 34-5, 85-6, in Changi, 522n
training of, 31, 65-9, 70-1, 95-6, 167-8
retained in East Asia, 59
advanced party dispatched to Malaya, 60
arrives Singapore, 62
GOC’s directive, 65
relations with British, 68, 72n, 73, 96-7. 165n, 336n, 523
role in Malaya, 72-3, 79, 97-8, 106, 198-9, 203, 241
strength in Malaya, 77, 86, 101, 102
forms administrative headquarters, 101
dispatch of detachments to Ambon and Timor approved, 130
reinforcements, 96, 184, 189, 258n, 296, 371n
in Malaya, 153, 162, 167-8, 181-2, functions as Westforce, 206, 209, 210-21, 222, 225-6, 228-9, 230, 233, 235, 238n, 242, 244, 249-50, 254, 257-61
splitting of in Johore, 207
first contact with Japanese in Johore, 225n
withdraws to Singapore Island, 262, 270, 273, 277, 279, 281, 282-3, 290n
role on Singapore Island assigned, 254, strength on Singapore Island, 289, 341-2
assigned command of Western Area, 292-3, 295, frontage allotted, 296-7
functions as Western Area headquarters, 300, 301-2, 304-5, 308, 322, 326-7, 329-31, 335-6, 337-9, 346, 348, 351-2, 358, 362, Area reinforced, 317, 323, 325
allotted front in final perimeter, 336-7
issues orders for counter-attack to regain Kranji-Jurong line, 345
AIF perimeter planned, 361
stragglers in Singapore, 366
in final perimeter, 369-70, 374-5, 379
official evacuation organised, 373, 383, 387
ordered to remain at posts, 378
numbers taken prisoner, 511
9th, 35, 85, 258n, 459n, 634, 642
recall of, 445, 447, 450, 451n, 460, 678
formed in Java, 457
attempted extrication, 459
in Java, 495-6
Eastforce; see 22 Aust Bde
operations of, 420-40
in captivity, 604-8, 608-11, 638-9
Robin Force, 473
Roseforce, 185-6
Sparrow Force, 260, 419, 423n, 470-1, 475, 511
strength and composition, 467-8, dispositions, 472-3
reinforcement, 474
operations of, 482-93
Westforce; see 8 Aust Div
–Artillery: HQ RAA 8 Div, 62, 297n, 310-11, 364-5, 375
2/4 A-Tk Regt, 60n
armament, 86
at Batu Anam, 230
on Singapore Island, 297, 304, 337, 346
on Ambon, 421n
2/10 Fd Regt, 60n
on Singapore Island, 297-8, 300-1, 326-7, 331-2, 339, 359, 362, 364-5
2/15 Fd Regt, armament, 84, 86, 101
at Segamat, 211
at Bakri, 226-7, 228-9, 233-4, 242-3, 245, losses, 249
at Ayer Hitam, 264
at Namazie Estate, 271
at Ayer Bemban, 277-8
on Singapore Island, 297, 300-1, 315, 322, 326-7, 343, 351, 359, 362
in captivity, 515n, 527, 530n, 536n
2/1 Hvy Bty, in Timor, 468n, 483
–Cavalry Regiments
8th, 86
9th, 86
–Chaplains Dept, in captivity, 547, 583, 591, 598-9, 600
–Engineers: Rae 8 Div, 303, 324n
2/6 Fd Coy, 457, 495, 496n, 536, 558
2/10 Fd Coy, 60n, 251, 297, 314, 315, 320-1, 324, 325
2/11 Fd Coy, 421n, 427, 468n, 482, 484, 487
2/12 Fd Coy, 84, 213, 261, 297, 332-3, 557n
2/6 Fd Pk Coy, 84
2/1 Fortress Engrs, 468n
8 Div Forestry Team, 514
–Independent Companies
1st
in New Ireland, 396, 398, 412-16
in captivity, 593
2/2nd
in Timor, 467-8, 469-72, 475-82, 490, 491-3
2/3rd, 397
2/5th, 673
–Infantry Brigades
16th, 85, in Ceylon, 443n, 460n
18th, 448
employment decided, 52
sails to Malaya, 60-1
in Malaya, 67n
training of, 68-71
in Mersing-Endau area, 98-9, 99-100, 121, 198-9, 203. 221, 222-3, 225-6, 241, 250, 251-2
designated Eastforce, 207, 241, 251, 254, 260
withdrawal to Singapore Island, 261, 269, 270, 279, 281
crosses Causeway, 283
on Singapore Island, 297, 298-9, 306, 308-17, 318-27, 328-9, 330-1, 336-7, 343, 345, 350, 358-9, 360, 361-2, 362-4, 365, 377, casualties, 345n
in captivity, 541
23rd, 69, 83, 84, 394, 418, 467
removed from command 8 Div, 101
strength in NT, 419
failure to reform battalions, 490n
24th
sent to Egypt, 35
25th, 448
26th, 601
27th, 69, 85, 97, 121, 356, 364
formation of, 35-6
employment decided, 83
role in Johore, 98-9, 100, 154, 167, 198
training of, 101
units of, 106n
at Segamat, 210-11, 214, 221, 231
withdraws to Yong Peng, 235-6, 240
condition of, 250
at Ayer Hitam, 257. 260, 262-4
in withdrawal to Singapore Island, 270-1, 277-9, 281-2
in Causeway sector, 296-7, 298, 301, 318, 325-6, 328-33
placed under command 11 Indian Div, 338-9, 340, 342-3
ordered to recapture Bt Panjang, 354-5
sector allotted in final perimeter, 337
withdraws from Northern Area, 362
in final perimeter, 370
–Infantry Battalions, 305n
2/1st, 85
2/5th, 85
2/9th, 85
2/11th, 489n
2/18th. 60n, 62, 106n, 185n, 347, 597n
raising of, 29-30
in Mersing-Endau area, 99, 250, 251-2
on Singapore Island, 296, 297-8, 300, 302, 306, 308n, 309, 312, 313-15, 319, 320-2, 323-4, 335-6
on Reformatory road, 337, 345, 350, 358-9, 363
2/19th, 60n, 62-3, 68, 86, 106n, 185n, 268, 272
raising of, 29-30
in Mersing-Endau area, 99, 225n, 250
reinforces Muar sector, 226
withdrawal from Bakri, 236-40, 241-49
on Singapore Island, 296-7, 298-9, 302, 304-5, 308-9, 315-16, 319, 321, 324, 335, 347, 369
2/20th, 60n, 106n, 185n, 304, 347, 358, 360, 596
in Mersing-Endau area, 99, 250, 251-2
withdraws to Jemaluang, 262, 266
on Singapore Island, 297-8, 302, 305-6, 309, 311-13, 319-20, 321-2, 323-4, 335, 358
2/21st, 467
history of, 418-19
on Ambon, 420-38
escapers, 438-40
not reformed, 490n
in captivity, 511, 604-11, 638-9
2/22nd, raising of 31-2
arrives Rabaul, 394
at Rabaul, 397-410
not re-formed, 490n
withdraws from Rabaul, 653-74
2/26th, 106n, 185n, 269, 354, 364
raising of, 35-6
arrives Singapore, 84
at Namazie Estate, 270-1, 275-7
at Ayer Bemban, 277-9
withdraws to Singapore Island, 281-2
in Causeway sector, 297-8, 304, 329-30, 331-3, 339, 343, withdraws, 333, 338, 355, 356-7
at Tyersall Park, 362
in captivity, 573n
2/27th, 85
2/29th, 106n, 185n, 318, 328, 352, 356
raising of, 35-6
arrives Singapore, 84
role in Mersing area, 99
reinforces Muar area, 225
at Bakri, 226, 227-9, 230, 233-5, withdraws, 236-49
on Singapore Island, 296-7, 298
reinforces 22nd Bde, 309, 317, 319
at Tengah airfield, 322-4
withdraws to Bulim line, 326
in Kranji-Jurong line, 335-7, 339, 340
role allotted for recapture of Kranji-Jurong line, 343
at Bt Panjang, 345-6
at Bt Timah, 351
on Reformatory road line, 358
in Tanglin area, 362
factor of tiredness in reinforcements, 371n
in captivity, 573n
2/30th, 86n, 100, 106n, 185n, 249, 357, 381n
raising of, 36
arrives Singapore, 84
withdraws to Fort Rose Estate, 230
at Yong Peng, 257-8
at Namazie Estate, 275-7
withdraws to Singapore Island, 279-80, 282
in Causeway sector, 297-8, 301, 318, 329-30, 331-3, 338, 342-3
at Mandai road, 354-6
under command 53rd Bde, 362
withdraws to final perimeter, 364, 368
in captivity, 573n
raising of, 32
employment decided, 419
arrives Koepang, 467-8
in Timor, 472-3, 475, 482-9, 492-3
not re-formed, 490n
in captivity, 538
“Merrett Force”, formed, 324
in Sleepy Valley Estate, 347-8
Special Reserve Bn, formed, 302, 304
on Singapore Island, 317, 319, 322-3, 324, 325-6, 328, 335-6, 337, 340, 345, 347, 348-9, 349-50
“Y” Bn, on Reformatory road, 358, 363
–Machine-Gun Battalions: 2/3rd, arrives Oosthaven, 454
in Java, 454, 457, 495-6, 501-2, 504
employment decided, 101, 184, 189
arrives Singapore, 258
on Singapore Island, 272, 297, 298, 302-3, 311, 313-14, 317, 319, 321, 323, 335, 345, 358-9, 362, 363-4
Casualty Clearing Stations
Dental Units
17th, 60n
22nd, 468n
23rd, 421n
Field Ambulances
2/10th, 84, 297, 370, 395, 401, 663, 666, 667
2/12th, 370, 421n, 436, 468n, 489n
Fd Hyg Sec, 2/5th, 60n
General Hospitals
2/10th, 60n, 62, 167, 362, 370, 387
2/13th, 362, 368, 370, 374, 386, 387
2 Mobile Bacteriological Lab, 60n
Nursing Service, 362
massacre at Banka Island, 386-7
in captivity, 406n, 540, 612, 618, 641, 663n
–Miscellaneous 8 Div Units
Cash Office, 60n
Concert Party, 517, 526, 527, 531
Gen Base Depot, 99n, 101, 279n, 357, 364, 366
–Ordnance
8 Div Base Kit Store, 514
2/4 Fd Wksp, 60n
73 Lad, 359
75 Lad, 468n
2/2 Ord Store, 60n
–Pioneer Battalions
2/2nd, arrives Oosthaven, 454
in Java, 457, 495-6, 500-2, 504-6, 535, 536n
in captivity, 637
2/3rd, 419n
–Postal Unit, 8 Div, 60n
–Prisoners of War Reception Groups
1st, 633n
1st Pw & Internee Reception Unit, 634
–Provost Coy: 8 Div, 60n
–Security Service, 60n
–Service Corps
AASC 8 Div, 62, 302, 421n, 468n, 483n, 490, 573n, 596
Motor Amb Convoy, 59
2/2nd, 60n
2/3rd, 513n
Res Mt Coys, 59
2/3rd, 146, 156, 165, 283, 383, 457, 496, 548
4 Sup Pers Sec, 60n
–Signals 8 Aust Div, 60n, 213, 242, 245, 308, 317, 329, 350, 356, 360, 364, 373, 383n, 421n, 468n, 594
Australian Mandated Territories, 398n
Australian Navy, 9, 13, 122, 417, 419n, 533, 558. 672n, 673
role in event of Pacific war, 41, 43-4, 45
strength in ABDA Area, 451n, 495
–Navy Office, 398n
–Australia Station, 57
–Naval College, 398n
Australian Prisoners of War Information Bureau, 681
Australian Prisoners of War Relatives Association, 681
Australian Red Cross Society, 680-1
Australians, The, 61, 62-3, 71-2, 388, 389n, 523, 557, 566, 580, 586, 624
Awagisan Maru, Japanese transport, 125n, 135, 137n
Awa Maru, Japanese transport, 616
Awul (Sketch p. 658), 669, 672
Axis Powers, 17, 23, 37, 41, 52, 94, 136, 183, 199, 283
Ayato Maru, Japanese transport, 125n, 137n
Ayer Bemban (Map p. 262; Sketch p. 278), 277-9
Ayer Hitam (Map p. 262; Sketches pp. 237, 263), 64, 198, 225, 231, 241, 250, 257-8, 259-61
action at, 262-4
Ayer Kuning (Sketch p. 211), 212n
Ayer Molek (Sketch p. 384), 388
Ayer Raja Road (Map p. 344), 337, 358
Aziona, Felix, 596
–B–
Baade, Pte S. A., 506
Babau (Sketch p. 468), 482, 487, 489
Babington, Air Marshal Sir John, 40, 77
Babo, 419n
Baguala Bay (Sketch p. 421), 425
Bahrein, 371
Baker, Mrs Gladys H., 661
Bakri (Sketches pp. 211, 228), 222-4, 259, 272
withdrawal from, 236-49
Baldwin, Gnr A., 527n
Baldwin, Maj R. R., 471, 481, 493
Bali (Map p. 393), 392, 416, 453, 475, 633
invasion of 456
Bali Harbour, 673
Balikpapan (Maps pp. 112, 393), 122, 259, 284, 418, 497
Japanese plans, 392
Baling (Map p. 158), 156, 160, 162
Ball, Maj A. F., 210, 219, 586n
Ball, R. A., 9n
Ballarat, Australian corvette, 456
Ballentine, Brig G. C., 258, 299, 315, 323, 325-6, 340, 359, 363
commands 44 Indian Bde, 297
Bamboo Road (Sketch p. 401), 407
Bampong (Sketches pp. 542, 563), 545, 556, 562-3, 567, 572, 574, 582
Bandjermasin (Sketch p. 179), 284, 490
Bandung (Sketches pp. 498, 500), 206, 419, 440, 495, 497, 499, 500-503, 532-3, 539
prisoners of war at, 536
Bangalore, 444n
Bangkok (Map p. 30; Sketch p. 542), 64, 92, 134, 141n, 556-7, 635, 638
Banham, Maj C. F. W., 265
Banka Island (Sketch p. 384), 383, 385
massacre on, 386-7
prisoners of war on, 540
Banka Strait (Sketch p. 384), 385
Bantam Bay (Sketches pp. 498, 500), 498-9
Barham, British battleship, 253
Barnes, Pte J. H., 318
Barnes, Lt W. G., 350
Barstow, Maj-Gen A. E., 106n, 142, 192, 210, 223, 270, 273
commands 9 Indian Div, 77
killed, 274
Barton, Col N. D., 420
Baryon, Sgt S. J., 242
Bata, Sungei (Sketch p. 148), 150
Bataan Peninsula (Sketches pp. 88, 390), 205, 341-2
withdrawal to, 177-9
operations on, 389-91
surrender of, 506-7
Batang Berjuntai (Sketch p. 188), 193
Batan Island (Map p. 178), 177
Batavia (Map p. 112; Sketch p. 498), 204-5, 383, 442, 444n, 446-8, 457, 480, 495, 497-9, 502, 533, 536, 538-9, 675, 681
Batchelor Field, 177
Bateman, Lt P. J., 655
Bathurst, 83
Battery Road (Sketch p. 401), 395
Batu Anam (Map p. 54; Sketches pp. 208, 211), 198-9, 206. 210-11, 223, 230
Batuanjut (Sketch p. 421), 431
Batuanjut, Cape (Sketch p. 421), 425
Batu Batu (Sketch p. 595), 595
Batumerah (Sketch p. 421), 431
Batu Pahar (Map p. 262; Sketches pp. 99, 211), 100, 168, 198, 203, 207, 222, 224-5, 230-1, 236, 238, 241, 249-50, 254, 256-7, 258-9, 260, 264-5, 271
Batu Tiga (Sketch p. 208), 207
Baun Road (Sketch p. 468), 483
Bayliss, W. C.; see Penfold, A. W., Bayliss, W. C. and Crispin, K. E.
Baynes, Lt V., 381n
Bayonets, use of, 70n, 215, 232, 239, 262, 267, 276, 278, 314, 332, 348, 349n, 350, 363-4, 477, 504
Bazar-Tete (Sketch p. 478), 471, 479, 480-1
Bazley, A. W., 33n
Beachlights, employment on Singapore bland, 301, 309, 310-11, 318, 331-2
Beadman, Gnr W. S. R., 530n
Beale, Maj R. F. S., 323, 325, 335, 350, 374, 377
Bean, C. E. W., 35
Beattie, Pte R. G., 218
Beaumont, Sgt J. R., 660
Beckwith-Smith, Maj-Gen M. B., 294, 512
Beirne, Capt B. R., 298, 356-7
Beke Taung (Sketch p. 550), 546-7, 553
Bell, Spr A. J., 550
Bena Bena (Sketch p. 658), 673
Benain River (Sketch p. 467), 491
Bengal, Bay of (Sketch p. 448), 47, 371, 677
Japanese strength in, 451n, 464
Bengkalis Island (Sketch p. 384), 388
Bennett, Lt-Gen H. Gordon (Plate p. 47), 8n, 82n, 93, 99, 106n, 145, 153, 197, 221, 228, 233-4, 241-2, 243, 245n, 246, 249, 254, 256-7, 271-2, 274, 279, 281-2, 283, 297, 298-9, 300, 304, 305n, 308-9, 323, 329, 335, 338, 346, 348, 352-3, 354n, 357-8, 359, 361, 363, 370-1, 372-3, 374, 376, 379n, 512
commands 8 Aust Div, 32-5
sets age limits for officers, 36
flies to Malaya, 60
his directive, 65, application of, 72-3, 97, 207
problems of, 65-7
endeavours to concentrate division, 69, 70, 98, 101
relations with Brigadier Taylor, 70
promotion of senior officers, 85-6
relations with General Percival, 96-8
granted right to communicate with Minister for the Army, 101-2
urges transfer of AIF division in Middle East to Malaya, 154, 182
on Japanese tactics, 155, 164, 168
attends Dec 1941 Singapore Conference, 163n
orders reconnaissance of Gemas-Muar line, 167, 198
reports to Sturdee, 23 Dec, 181-2
plans defence of Johore, 199
directs defence of Muar-Segamat line, 210, 212, 214, 222, 223, 225, 226
orders withdrawal behind Sungei Segamat, 230-1
orders recapture of Bukit Pelandok, 236
resumes command of troops on Muar road, 240
issues orders for withdrawal to Singapore Island, 261-2, 270
commands Western Area, 293
propounds policy of aggressive defence, 301, 303
orders formation of Special Reserve Battalion, 302
orders reserves to 22nd Brigade sector, 317
orders counter-attack to recapture Ama Keng, 322
ordered to stabilise on Kranji-Jurong line, 325
withdraws headquarters to Holland road, 326
allotted role in defence of Singapore, 336-7
ordered to recapture Kranji-Jurong line, 339-40, 343, 345
issues orders for recapture of Bukit Timah, 350-1
plans final AIF perimeter, 361, 369
appoints Varley to command 22nd Brigade, 362
restricts Australian artillery fire, 375
issues orders for units to remain at posts, 378
compiles training manuals, 381n
escapes, 383-4
attends War Cabinet meeting, 385
Ligertwood inquiry, 650-2
Bennett, Capt J. W., 517, 522n
Benoit, Sig M. A. W., 245
Benteng (Sketch p. 421), 422, 425, 434
Benut (Map p. 262), 260-1, 264-5, 273
Benut, Sungei (Map p. 262), 261, 264
Beresford, Pte E. S., 359
Berhala Island (Sketch p. 595), 594, 596-7
Berih, Sungei (Map p. 286; Sketch p. 310). 297, 299, 302, 309, 315-16, 321, 326
Berlin, 37, 38, 75, 79, 80, 90
Bernam, Sungei (Sketch p. 188), 189
Berryman, Lt-Gen Sir Frank, 442-3, 457, 500, 642
Best, Lt E. W., 662, 664, 669, 671
Betong (Maps pp. 139, 158), 146, 156
Beverley, Capt F. G., 231-2, 236-7, 238, 242, 245
Bicycle Camp, 533, 534-6, 538-9
Big Dipper Road (Sketch p. 401), 395, 402, 405
Bilin River (Sketch p. 461), 461-2
Billett, Lt B. H., 486
Billings, Cpl, 384n
Bingham, Cpl G. J. W., 245, 350
Binnen Bay (Sketch p. 421), 420-1, 429, 437
Bismarck Archipelago (Sketch p. 413), 392
Black, Lt-Col C. M., 146n, 546-7, 551, 553, 554n, 558
Blackburn, Brig A. S., VC, 495, 499, 500-1, 502, 525, 534-5, 536n, 631n
arrives Oosthaven, 454-5
commands AIF in Java, 457, role, 496-7
surrenders, 503
Black Sea, 141
Bladin, Air Vice-Marshal F. M., 80n
Blakang Mati, Pulau (Map p. 286), 231, 519
Blake, Maj-Gen D. V. J. 206, 418
Blamey, Field Marshal J., Thomas, 33, 35, 85, 95, 97, 101, 256n, 633, 638, 642
visits Malaya, 102
career compared to Wavell’s, 255
Blanche Bay (Sketches pp. 394, 401), 392, 395, 401
Bland, Pte J. R., 216n
‘how, Maj R., 597
Bogadjim (Sketch p. 658), 661, 673
Bogor; see Buitenzorg
Bombay (Sketch p. 448), 160, 182, 190, 444-5, 448, 463, 675, 678
Bond, Lt-Gen Sir Lionel, 14, 40, 78, 107
Bongaya River (Sketch p. 595), 603
Bonin Islands (Map p. 112), 410
Bonney, Lt L. G., 245
Boom, Capt E. H., 355
Boreham, Capt, 522n
Borneo (Map p. 42; Sketches pp. 179, 595), 7, 48n, 51, 78, 111, 122, 454, 490, 533, 614, 634
prisoners of war sent to, 525
deaths among, 642
Borneo, British North (Sketches pp. 88, 179, 595), 41, 47, 205, 593
invasion of, 111, 134, 169, 179-81
prisoners of war in, 593-604, 633
Borneo, Dutch (Map p. 393; Sketch p. 179), 205-6, 259, 392
invasion of, 179-81
Bosley, Maj W. A., 529
Boss, Capt J. A., 219
Bostock, Air Vice-Marshal W. D., 41n
Boucher, Rear-Admiral M. W. S., 53n
Bougainville (Maps pp. 30, 393), In, 396
Bouman, Capt E. P., 429, 430-1, 435
appointed Australian Government Representative in Singapore, 91-2
represents Australia on Far Eastern War Council, 145
cables and reports to Australia, 164-5, 182, 288-9, 353, 365
assesses leaders in Malaya, 204-5
leaves Singapore, 376-7
death of, 385-6
Bowring, Capt W. B., 296, 339, 345, 351-2
Boyan, Capt R. H., 673
Boyes, Lt-Col A. H., 210, 276-7, 298, 330, 337, 345, 347
commands 2/26 Bet, 35
commands “X” Bn, 304
Bracher, Capt W. P., 238
Braddell Road (Sketch p. 374), 361, 369
Braddon, Gnr Russell, 515n, 583n, 584n, 683
Bradley, Maj B. H. J., 347, 348
Bradley’s Head, 60
Braithwaite, Bdr J. R., 604
Brand, Capt V., 243
Braund, Maj F. N. B., 644
Breavington, Cpl R. E., 523
Bren Carriers, at Gemas, 220
Brennan, Dr E. T., 397n
Brennan, Sgt R. N., 332
Brereton, Maj-Gen Lewis H., 129, 458n
commands Allied Air forces ABDA Command, 205
Brett, Lt-Gen George H., 256n, 458n, 507
appointed Deputy C-in-C ABDA Command, 205
Bridgeford, Lt-Gen Sir William, 443, 457
Bridges, in Malaya, demolition of, 212n, 213-14
Bridges, Maj W. F. N., 72
Bridges, Maj-Gen Sir W. T., 72
Bridgland, Maj R. J., 522n, 683
Brink, Col Francis G., 381n
diversion of Pensacola convoy to, 127
Brisby, Cpl H. H., 362
Britain, Battle of, 136, 144, 287, 484
Britain, Great, 4, 32, 35, 40n, 43, 45-6, 57, 63, 74-5, 85, 94-5, 111, 121, 136, 145, 146n, 147, 163, 279, 352-3, 371, 423n, 461, 503, 507, 631, 642
decides to build Singapore Base, 3
trade relations with Australia, 5-6
and Japan, 6-7, 10-12, 16, 17, 26, 39, 51-2, 109
freezes Japanese assets, 87, 90
plans and policies in Far East, 7, 8-9, 13, 17-18, 80-3, 189-90
American aid to, 17, 37-8, 53, 55
proposes dispatch of AIF to Singapore, 19, 25, 83
suspends transit of war materials to China, 21-2
reopens Burma Road, 38
withdraws troops from Shanghai and Tientsin, 23
collaboration with America, 39, 55, 76, 91, 109, 449
and Burma, 50
Far East reinforcement policy, 53-4, 76, 82-3, 103, 164, 183-4, 252-3
strength compared to Japan, 59
Japan plans to attack, 110, 132
relations with Thailand, 141n
interests in Borneo, 179
machinery for handling Pacific problems, 191n
signs Atlantic Charter, 200n
represented on Combined Chiefs of Staff, 202
Dominion representation in higher direction of war, 255-6
effect of fall of Singapore on, 383. See also British Government
British, The, 80, 384n, 522, 524, 587
use of term, 15n
relations with Australians, 72, 420, 523, 557, 566, 580, 586, 624
British Air Force, 47, 48, 52, 74, 126, 129, 141n, 205, 278n, 287, 499, 502, 532-3, 593
strength in Malaya and Far East, 13, 49-50, 58, 82-3, 163, 207, 271
estimated requirements in Malaya, 41, 164, 166n
role in Malaya, 43, 100, 107, 221
distribution, 121n
strength compared to Japan’s, 59
strength in Burma, 108
reinforcement, 190
in Malayan campaign, 123, 125, 143-4, 151, 169, 180, 265-6
reinforcement, 146, 169, 182-4, 190, 221, 257
strength in Java, 272, 442, 458, 495
On Singapore Island, 294, 303, 317, 352, 365, 379
withdrawn from, 281, 289, 325-6, 341, 373
–Air Command, Far East, 121, 124-5, 137-8, 143-4, 154, 180, 265, 341
–Norgroup, 168
British Army, 32n, 52, 63, 110, 205, 255, 306, 342, 353, 453, 455, 458, 520
strength in Malaya, 13, 49, 77, 102-3, 207, 221
withdrawn from Shanghai and Tientsin, 23
relations with air force in Malaya, 48
lacks air support, 352
weaknesses in Far East, 58
training of, 68, 95-6, 186, 381n
relations with AIF, 68, 72n, 73, 96-7, 165n, 336n, 420, 523
tactics in Malaya, 107
strength in Hong Kong, 107, 170
casualties, 176
strength on Singapore Island, 271, 289-90, 341, 342
evacuation of, 372-3
surrender of, 379
strength in Java, 458, 495, 497n
strength in Burma, 462-3
–General Headquarters, Far East, 47
–General Headquarters, Middle East, 85
–British Expeditionary Force, 78, 166
–Commands: Aldershot Command, 78
British Tps in China, 170
Malaya Command, 61, 69, 96, 106, 137, 154, 180, 185, 191, 193, 204, 221, 294, 307, 322n, 326, 352, 375n, 382, 520, 525
General Percival appointed commander, 78
lacks Indian and Australian representation, 97
endeavours to raise labour force, 107
and Operation Matador, 138-9
imposes artillery ammunition restrictions on Singapore Island, 299-300
lifts restrictions, 327
fears seaborne attack, 305
plans perimeter defence of Singapore, 337
allots vacancies for official evacuation party, 373
Northern Command, 458
Southern Command, 461
–Area Commands
Northern Area, 293, 295-6, 304, 327, 339, 362, 368
Southern Area, 293, 295-6, 353, 514n
–Fortress Troops: Hong Kong, 170, 174, 176
Penang, 156n
Singapore, 106, 168, 206-7, 254, 293
–Divisions: Armoured
distribution among major theatres, 95
Infantry, distribution, 95
compared with Japanese divisions, 115
18th, 95n, 184, 202, 257, 450n, 451n, 507, 512, 514n, 572
diverted to Far East, 145
reinforces Singapore, 182, 189-90, 221, 287, 289-90, 304
on Singapore Island, 294-5, 304-5, 336, 339, 341-2, 357-8, 361, 364
44th, 78
–Brigades: Armoured
7th
diverted to Burma, 445, 460, 462-3, 464
diversion to Australia proposed, 446, 678
proposed employment in Java, 676
Infantry, East Bde, at Hong Kong, 173, 175
West Bde, at Hong Kong, 173-4, 175
53rd, 184, 203, 221, 225-6, 231
in Malayan campaign, 257-8, 260, 273, 289
at Bt Pelandok, 235-6, 240-1, 241-2, 244, 256
on Singapore Island, 357, 362, 364, 368-9, 373
–Forces: Dalforce, 293-4, 298, 312, 377
East force; see 22 Aust Bde
Massy Force, 353, 358-9, 360, 369
Roseforce, 163
Tomforce, 339, 343, 350-1, 352-3, 354n, 358-9, 369
Westforce; see 8 Aust Div
–Armour
3rd Hussars, 454-5, 495, 497, 502
7th Hussars, 463
100th Light Tank San, 353
Ind Royal Tank Regt, 463
–Artillery
strength and employment on Singapore Island, 291-2, 300, 327
Anti-aircraft
in Sumatra, 454-5
21st Light AA Regt, 497n
48th Light AA Regt, 497n
77th Heavy AA Regt, 497n
79th Light AA Bty, in Timor, 468n, 474, 484-5, 486
Anti-tank, 231
80th A-Tk Regt, 147
2nd A-Tk Bty, 187
11th Coast Regt, 156n
Hong Kong and Singapore Fortress Arty, 156n
Field, 5th Regt, 191, 297n, 326-7. 343, 359, 362
135th Regt, 221
73rd Bty, 125
–Engineers, 375
36th Fortress Coy, 156n
287th Field Coy, 221
–Independent Companies, formation of, 83
–Infantry Battalions
distribution in Indian Army, 104
2/Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 106n, 153, 185, 272, 359, 381n, 388n, 443n, 500
training of, 67
in Malayan campaign. 156, 161-2, 165-6, 189, 194-5, 283
on Singapore Island, 293, 324-5, 336, 339, 343, 346
5/Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, 358, 364, 369n, 370, 379
British Bn, formed, 188
in Malayan campaign, 189, 208, 231, 259, 265
on Singapore Island, 296, 540, 345, 348-9. 350, 359
1/Cambridgeshire, 353
in Malayan campaign, 225, 230-1, 259-60, 264
Cameronians, 463
in Malayan campaign, 147, 150, 157, 159
2/Gordon Highlanders, 104, 106n, 261, 269, 272, 359, 361, 388
in Malayan campaign, 264, 271, 275, 277, 279
cross Causeway, 283
on Singapore Island, 352, 358, 363-4, 369-70
King’s African Rifles, 79
King’s Own Scottish Borderers, 388
1/Leicester, 106n
2/Loyals, 104, 106n, 206, 211, 225, 231, 258, 261, 262-4
at Bt Pelandok, 235-6, 240-1, 244, 257
on Singapore Island, 369n, 370, 379
5/Norfolk, 221, 231, 259, 265n
relieve 2/19 Bn, 226
at Batu Pahat, 260-1
6/Norfolk, 221, 238, 261, 265n
at Bt Pelandok, 225, 228, 230-1, 235-6
18th Reconnaissance Bn, 339, 350, 351-2
1/Seaforth Highlanders, 49
1/5 Sherwood Foresters, 339, 351, 362
4/Suffolk, 353
West African Frontier Force, 78
–Royal Army Medical Corps, 388, 389
–Searchlight Regiment: 5th, 301, 309, 310-11, 331
British Empire, 5, 7, 14, 48n, 51, 54, 82, 93, 136, 201n, 253, 286, 341-2, 678
British Government, 14, 15, 18, 40, 45-6, 54, 58, 76, 81-2, 93, 109, 130, 182, 191n, 255, 469, 471, 475n
reaffirms policy of stationing main fleet in European waters, 6
proposes dispatch of AIF Div to Malaya, 19-20, 23, 25
requests preparation of Indian divisions for overseas service, 44
emphasises need for protection of Singapore Naval Base, 53n
proposes dispatch of I Aust Corps to Far East, 190
Far East reinforcement policy, 252-3
destination of I Aust Corps, 449, 451n, 459
–Admiralty, 92, 122n, 130, 144, 452
–Air Ministry, 169
–Chiefs of Staff, 24, 46, 79, 141, 153n, 163-4, 166, 184, 285-6, 447, 457-8, 460, 462-3, 465, 648-9
estimate length of time Singapore required to hold out, 14
place reliance for defence of Malaya on air power, 18, 40-1
estimate requirements, 51
Far East reviews and appreciations, 19-20, 23-4, 82-3, 145-6, 169, 189-90
review situation in Middle East, 21
collaborate with American Chiefs of Staff, 52-3, 76-7
and Operation Matador, 93, 122
–Chiefs of Staff Committee, 7, 284
–Colonial Office, 13, 48, 191n, 375
–Defence Committee, 81, 451n, 169
–Dominions Office, 53n, 191n, 256, 450. 457
–Economic Warfare, Ministry of, 191n
–Future Operational Planning Section, 81
–Home Defence, Ministry of, 13
–House of Commons, 26, 75, 451n
–India Office, 191n
–Information, Ministry of, 74, 191n
–Overseas Defence Committee. 13
–War Cabinet, 91, 136, 184, 256, 341, 447
–War Office, 93, 96, 122, 255n, 457, 462
offers instructors for Australian Independent Coys, 83
hampers raising of labour force in Malaya, 107
warns Brooke-Popham of impending collapse of Washington negotiations, 121
asks for Australian reserve motor transport Coys, 146n
destination of I Aust Corps, 444, 450
plans repatriation of prisoners of war, 632-3
British Isles, 136n
probable loss envisaged by United States, 54
British Navy, 10, 22, 25, 39, 45, 90, 114, 145, 283, 287, 371, 396, 417, 446, 497, 507, 642
strength fixed at Washington Conference, 1
stationing of fleet in Far East, 6, 15, 24, 76, 81, 82
commitments, 7
role in event of war in Far East, 8, 12, 24
and Singapore Base, 15, 18, 19-20, 24, 27, 44, 78
naval reinforcement of, 92, 103
in Mediterranean, 23-4, 51-2, 56, 83
Japanese estimate of, 80
in Malayan campaign, 141-2, 144, 205, 294, 379, 388, 389
reinforced in Indian Ocean, 253
strength in Java area, 271-2, 442, 495
–China Station, 74, 80, 93, 145n
merged with Eastern Fleet, 122n
–Eastern Fleet, 122, 145n, 146
–China Force, 495
–Staff College, 78
British Overseas Airways Corporation, 444n
Britz, J. H., 683
Broadbent, Brig J. R., 9-10, 70, 86n, 361, 373, 377, 383, 389
appointed AA and QMG 8 Div, 28
Broadcasts, in captivity, 526, 537, 679-81
Brooke-Popham, Air Chief Marshal Sir Robert (Plate p. 47), 48-9, 59, 74, 82n, 83-4, 100, 107, 108n, 121, 145-6, 164, 168, 392
appointed C-in-C Far East, 46
visits Australia, 58
urges reinforcement of Hong Kong, 77
optimistic of ability of Singapore to operate as fleet base, 81
and Operation Matador, 92-3, 109, 122-5
urges aircraft reinforcement of Malaya, 141
approves withdrawal from Kelantan, 153
seeks Indian Army reinforcements, 160-1
replaced, 166
assessment of, 204
Brown, Capt, 587
Brown, Cecil, 74n
Brown, Lt G. V., 264
Brown, Sgt W. E., VC, 536n
Bruce, Rt Hon Viscount, 169, 449-50
Bruce, Capt A. L., 130n
Bruce, Maj-Gen I. G., 644-5
Brunei, State of (Sketch p. 179), 48n, 179
Brunei Bay (Sketch p. 179), 179
Buchanan, Pte A. D., 434
Buckman, Sgt G. I., 223
Buitenzorg (Sketch p. 498), 497, 499, 500-2, 504
Bujang Melaka (Map p. 188), 187
Buka Passage (Map p. 393), 396
Bukit Banang (Map p. 262), 259
Bukit Belah (Sketch p. 237), 225, 235
Bukit Brown (Sketch p. 360), 357
Bukit Langkap (Sketches pp. 99, 251), 99, 153, 251
Bukit Mandai (Maps pp. 286, 344), 291, 330, 338, 343
Bukit Panjang (Maps pp. 286, 344), 291, 306, 315, 322, 328-9, 333, 338-9, 345-6, 351, 357
recapture ordered, 354-5
plan abandoned, 355-6
Bukit Payong (Map p. 262; Sketch p. 237), 228, 244
Bukit Pelandok (Map p. 262; Sketch p. 237) 225, 230, 231, 256-7, 264
53rd Bde at, 235-6, 240-2, 249
Bukit Timah (Maps pp. 286, 344), 186, 291, 519
Bukit Timah Rifle Range, 351, 367
Bukit Timah Road (Map p. 344; Sketch p. 360), 337, 346, 350-1, 352-3, 359-61, 362, 369, 379, 511
Bukit Timah Village (Maps pp. 286, 344; Sketch p. 360), 291, 309, 325, 336-7, 339, 340-1, 345-6, 347-8, 349, 350-2, 354, 356, 359n, 362, 364, 366-7, 379-80, 523, 651
Bukit Tinggi, 358
Bukum, Pulau, 366
Bulcock, F-Lt R. P., 683
Bulim (Map p. 286; Sketches pp. 310, 324), 303, 315, 318, 320, 322-6
Bulim Line (Sketch p. 324), 323-4, 325-7, 335, 339
Bullitt, William C., 38
Bullwinkel, Sister Vivian, 386-7
Buloh, Sungei (Map p. 286), 306
Buloh Kasap (Sketch p. 211), 211, 235
Bundy, McGeorge, 391n
Buona Vista (Sketch p. 374), 361, 369
Buona Vista Road (Sketch p. 374), 361, 363, 369, 370
Burma (Map p. 30; Sketches pp. 461, 542), 10, 16, 21, 41, 45, 47, 84, 102, 107, 134, 141n, 160, 169, 205, 210n, 259, 281, 284, 443, 450n, 457, 459, 562, 576, 579, 588, 589n, 591, 615, 643, 644
defence plans, 43-4, 50, 58, 206
reinforcement of, 79, 190, 191n, 285-6, 445, 460
transferred to India Command, 108n, 146, 456, 461
included in ABDA Command, 201, 202, 646, 648
Japanese plans, 111
proposed employment of AIF in, 444, 446-7, 448-9, 450-2, 456, 460-5
and Great Britain, 449
invasion of, 461-4
British Withdrawal from, 507
prisoners of war in, 541-57, 633
release and repatriation, 637
see also Burma–Thailand Railway
Burma Defence Force, 50, 79, 108
–1st Burma Division, 461, 462, 464
–2nd Burma Brigade, 461
–Burma Rifles, 462
Burma Road, 16, 39, 50, 201, 285, 447, 449-50, 460, 643, 677
closed, 21-2
reopened, 38
Burma–Thailand Railway (Sketches pp. 542, 550, 563), 519, 525, 589-90, 614, 619
“A” Force on, 546-57
Group 5 on, 557-61
Dunlop Force, 562-6
“D” Force, 566-71
“F” Force, 571-8
“H” Force, 581-7
employment of coolie labour, 573, 575, 580, 586, 587-8
casualties incurred, 549, 553, 554n, 560-1, 566-71, 581, 585-6, 588, 591, 642
news of conditions reaches Australia, 615
demand removal of British control, 50
Burnett, Air Chief Marshal Sir Charles, 424n
Burnett, Capt J., 41n
Burnie, Australian corvette, 455, 499
Burns, Lt J. L., 414
Burr, Capt D. F., 472, 485-6, 487-8
Buru Island (Sketch p. 439), 419n, 422
Bush, Dr Vannevar, 23n
Butler, Sgt R. W., 597
Byrne, Lt-Col L. J. A., 29, 86n, 614
Byrne, Pte M. G., 504-5
–C–
Cahill, Capt R. L., 243
Cairns, 661
Calcutta (Sketch p. 448), 444n, 449-50, 464-5
Calder, Maj J. E. M., 496n
Callaghan, Maj-Gen C. A. (Plate p. 15), 69, 86n, 153, 241, 297n, 300, 304, 362, 382, 522, 612, 631n
appointed CRA 8 Div, 28
Callinan, Lt-Col B. J., 83n, 475-6, 477, 478-9, 492-3
Calvert, Pte C. L., 318
Cambodia, Cape (Sketch p. 88), 123, 135
Cameron, Lt-Col A. G., 653, 655, 659
Camiguin Island (Map p. 178), 177
Camouflage, Japanese use of, 349
Campbell, Capt A., 479
Campbell, Maj H. A., 388
Camranh Bay (Sketch p. 88), 87, 122, 180, 453, 497
reinforces Hong Kong, 95
signs Atlantic Charter, 200n
Canadian Army, reinforces Hong Kong, 107, strength at, 170
–Royal Rifles of Canada, 95, 172-3, 175
–Winnipeg Grenadiers, 95, 172-4
Canberra, 9n, 32, 39, 599n, 674
Canberra, Australian cruiser, 61
Canopus, steam yacht, 469
Canteens, in captivity, Singapore, 518-19
in Sumatra, 540
in Burma, 543
on Burma–Thailand railway, 551-2, 559, 585
in Borneo, 600
on Formosa, 629
Canton (Map p. 30; Sketch p. 644), 11, 114, 269, 643
Cape, Col T. F., 474
Caroline Islands (Map p. 30), 1
Carpendale, Brig W. St J., 106n, 146, 149, 159
Carpentaria, Gulf of (Sketch p. 439), 201, 439
Carr, Lt-Col H. H., 394, 397, 399, 405-6, 407-8, 660, 663-4, 672-3
commands 2/22 Bn, 31-2
Carr, Pte J. G., 621
Carr, Lt W. P., 239
Carter, Maj W. A., 99, 312, 596
Carty, Capt L. A., 384n
Casey, Rt Hon R. G., 17-18, 25, 39-40, 182, 183n, 450-1, 459
Casualties
in air raids, Malaya, 126, 156, 287
at Darwin, 493
American, at Pearl Harbour, 127
Australian, 489n
in Malaya, 220, 249, 264, 268, 278, 345n
totals, 382
at Rabaul, 410
at Kavieng, 416n
on Ambon, 436
in Java, 506
British
in Prince of Wales and Repulse, 144
at Hong Kong, 176
in Malaya, 382
Indian, in Malaya, 151, 155, 193
Japanese, 70n, 151, 176, 220, 249, 382, 412, 481, 489, 507
Caucasus, 145
Causeway (Maps pp. 286, 344; Sketch p. 328), 272-3, 279, 290-1, 293, 296, 300-1, 315, 325-6, 327-8, 335, 340, 342-3, 364
withdrawal across, 281-2
demolition of, 283
dispositions, 297-8
Japanese bombardment, 308
patrol activity, 318
Celebes (Maps pp. 30, 393), 111, 205-6, 259, 392, 420
Japanese plan invasion, 179
Celebes Maru, Japanese transport, 541
Ceram (Sketch p. 439), 420, 439, 440
Ceylon (Sketch p. 448), 47, 371, 387, 443n, 444n, 463, 633
planned British reinforcement of, 447
diversion of AIF to, 459-60
Challen, Brig B. S., 231, 259, 261, 264-5, 296
commands 6/15 Indian Bde, 207
Champion, Lt I. F., 672
Champion De Crespigny, Maj J. C.
see De Crespigny, Maj J. C. Champion
Champlong (Sketch p. 468), 468, 472, 475, 482-4, 486, 488-9
Changaraya (Sketch p. 563), 574-6
Changi (Map p. 286), 96, 248n, 293, 352, 380, 539, 557-8, 571-2, 581, 585, 587, 593, 612-13, 624, 640
move of prisoners to, 382-3
prisoners of war at, 511-32
Changi Airfield, 528, 530, 532, 637
Changi Black Market, 518
Changi Broom Factory, 527
Changi Detention Barracks, 527
Changi Education Centre, 517
Changi Gaol, 514, 520, 522, 526-7
concentration of prisoners in, 529-32
liberation of prisoners, 635-7
Changi University, 516-17
Changi Yeast Centre, 528n
Changkat Jong (Sketch p. 188), 189
Changlun (Map p. 139), 140, 147
Changsha (Sketch p. 644), 643-4
Changwa School, 539
Chaplains, Australian, in captivity, 523, 537, 547, 583, 591, 598-9, 600
Chapman, Col James A., 57
estimates Japanese intentions, 114n
Chapman, Capt W. A. M., 431, 433, 439-40
Chen Cia Tung (Sketch p. 617), 630
Chenderoh Lake (Map p. 158), 165, 166
Chiang Kai-Shek, Generalissimo, 21-2, 39, 94n, 464
Chifley, Rt Hon J. B., 650
Childs, American seaplane tender, 417
China, 6, 10, 14, 16, 19, 24, 26-7, 33, 50, 91, 93, 108-9, 111, 113, 115-16, 117, 132, 141, 204, 256, 283, 334, 342, 446-7, 450n, 451n, 462, 639, 677
and Japan, 1, 2, 3, 10, 17, 18, 58, 87
Japanese strength in, 114
spread of Communism in, 4
trade with Australia, 5
supply routes to, 16, closing of, 21-2
relations with United States, 17, 38-9, 94n, 201n, 449
first Australian Minister appointed, 92
effect of fall of Hong Kong, 176
signs Atlantic Charter, 200n
and ABDA Directive, 202, 646, 648
Chinese, The, 50, 165, 172, 204, 209, 248, 279n, 281, 285, 303, 324n, 341, 395, 450, 519, 594-5, 596-7, 598, 610, 658, 662
population in Malaya, 64, at Hong Kong, 170, in Timor, 466
behaviour under air attack, 288n, 372
in Dalforce, 293
employed on Burma–Thailand railway, 586, 587-8
Mission 204 to, 643-5
–V Chinese Army, in Burma, 462
Chinese High School (Sketch p. 360), 359
Chinese Mobilisation Council., 204
Chisholm, Capt J. W. S., 308n, 315, 320, 358, 363
Chismon, Sgt, 384n
Chiswell, L-Sgt G. A., 480
Choa Chu Kang (Map p. 286; Sketch p. 310), 315, 319, 321-2
Choa Chu Kang Road (Map p. 286; Sketch p. 310), 291, 297, 299, 303, 315, 319, 321, 324-5, 327-8, 330, 335-6, 339, 356
Cholera, in Burma–Thailand, 547, 553, 556, 560, 569-70, 573-4, 575-6, 577, 579, 581, 584-5, 587
Christmas Island (Map p. 42), 106
Christoff, Sgt G. J., 249
Chungkai (Sketch p. 563), 588-9, 591
Chungking (Map p. 30; Sketch p. 644), 16, 51, 643-4
Churchill, Rt Hon Sir Winston, 14, 46, 57, 75, 190, 191, 199, 252, 254, 256n, 292, 295, 306, 354, 371, 372n, 376, 383, 446, 648, 649
Far East reinforcement policy, 23-4, 26-7, 51-2, 56, 76, 81, 83, 91, 142n, 164, 253
and defence of Hong Kong, 50, 77, 107
Menzies’ assessment of, 82
naval reinforcement of Indian Ocean, 92
learns of sinking of Prince of Wales and Repulse, 145
requests consideration of movement of 1 Aust Corps to Singapore, 163
on British reinforcement of Malaya, 182-3, 209-10
assigns ABDA Command to Wavell, 183-4, 201, 205
on defence of Singapore, 284-5, 341-2, reinforcement of, 286-7
destination of I Aust Corps, 447, 449-52, 460, 462, 465
proposes Wavell as C-in-C India, 458
Ciano, Count, 37
Clancy, Sister Veronica, 387n
Clark, Lt A., 402
Clark, Maj J. R. P., 394
Clarke, Brig D. W., 83n
Clarke, Lt G. R., 218
Clark Kerr, Sir Archibald, 93
Clayton, H. S., 683
Clemens, Lt P. W., 219
Clinton, Pte F. R., 410
Clissold, Pte T. B., 666
Clothing, in captivity, 514, 548n, 554, 575, 577n, 604, 618, 623, 638
Cluny Estate (Sketch p. 188), 194-5
Coates, Lt-Col Sir Albert, 389, 550n, 551, 555, 560, 589n
Coates, Col J. B., 325, 335, 340, 345, 348-9, 384, 388
commands 6/15 Indian Bde, 296
Cochrane, Pte J. R., 216n
Cockle Creek (Sketch p. 413), 414
Codes, Japanese, broken by America, 56, 90-91, 95, 108-9, 130-1
Coe, Pte J. C. G., 558
Cohen, Ma” R. H., 312
Collett, Pte F. G., 216n
Collins, Vice-Admiral Sir John, 163n, 495, 497, 499
Collins, Dvr W. D., 666-7, 672
Colomba Island, 523
Colombo (Sketch p. 448), 50, 122, 388, 447-8, 450n, 452, 457, 463, 499
Colvin, Admiral Sir Ragnar, 15, 80n
Combined Chiefs of Staff, 260, 457, 465
lack of Australian representation on, 184
creation of, 203
and destination of I Aust Corps, 444
recommend diversion of 7 Aust Div to Burma, 447
plan repatriation of prisoners of war, 632-3
issue directive to Supreme Commander ABDA Area, 646-9
Combined Defence Headquarters, at Halong, 423
at Koepang, 472
Communications, in Malaya, 64, 231n, 245
Communism, in Japan and China, 4
in Malaya, 204
Comoro River (Sketch p. 478), 479
Convoys, Allied, 53, 60-1, 221
air protection of, 143, 163, 168, 191, 304n
from Middle East, 443n, 444-5, 446-7, 447-8, diverted to Burma, 450-2, 462-3, not tactically loaded, 464
to Timor, 474. Japanese, 154, 169, 305
Malaya invasion, 122-3, 123-4, 134-5, 265-6
New Britain invasion, 400
Ambon invasion, 427
Sumatra invasion, 453-4
Bali invasion, 456
Java invasion, 497
Coombes, J. H. H., 524n
Cootamundra,
Cootes, Lt R. J. G., 239
Corlette, Lt-Col E. L., 564n
Corney, Lt D. N., 484
Cornforth, Lt R. G. W., 319
Corregidor (Sketch p. 390), 177, 285, 287, 390
surrenders, 507
Cotter, W. P., see Knight, Pte P.
Couch, Sgt R. J., 487
Cousens, Maj C. H., 315-16, 319, 321
Cox, Maj-Gen, 495
Cracknell, Gnr J. G., 527n
Craig, Lt C., 251n
Crankshaw, Maj T. P., 587
Crawford, Lt B. D. G., 232, 246
Credner Island (Sketch p. 394), 406
Crete, 154, 205, 257, 281, 345n, 418, 459n, 489n, 490n
Crispin, K. E.; see Penfold, A. W., Bayliss, W. C. and Crispin, K. E.
Croft, WO1 T. M. 504
Crosby, Sir Josiah, 141n
Culhane, Rev Father, 669-70
Cumming, Brig A. E., VC, 192, 348n
Cumming, Bdr T. S., 544n
Cummings, WO N. G., 600n
Curlewis, Capt A. H., 353-4, 377, 381n, 516, 573n
Curnow, Pte M. W. V., 248n
Curtin, Rt Hon John, 57, 169, 287, 443-4, 462
challenges Singapore Base theory, 8
suggests test mobilisation of Australian forces, 57
approves dispatch of AIF to Ambon and Timor, 130
urges reinforcement of Singapore, 182, 209, 286
his “Australia looks to America” message, 183
requests Australian representation on United Command of forces resisting Japan, 184
criticises British Far East reinforcement policy, 252-3
expresses confidence in General Bennett, 385
proposes Australia as main base and return of AIF to, 446, 449, 450
judgment vindicated, 465
informed of diversion of 7 Aust Div to Rangoon, 451-2
seeks withdrawal of Orcades troops from Java, 456-7, 459
oilers two Australian brigades to augment Ceylon garrison, 460
Cutter, Sgt A. R. (Plate p. 495)
Cyprus, 104n
–D–
Dalley, Lt-Col J. D., 293, 377
Dampier Strait (Sketch p. 658), 657
Danae, British cruiser, 498
Danaher, Sgt C. E. 544n
Darwin (Map p. 30; Sketch p. 439), 41, 44, 57, 69, 101, 122, 130, 169, 184, 201, 206, 258n, 260, 371, 418-19, 423-4, 426-7, 438, 443, 466-7, 468, 474, 497, 507, 520, 638
reinforcement of, 15, 43, 59, 76, 83
included in ABDA Command, 259
casualties, 493
Carrier Fleet’s role in attack, 111
Davao (Map p. 178), 132, 177, 437
Davidson, Capt P. M., 606
Davies, Sgt J. L., 229, 242, 245
Davis, Gp Capt R. H., 534, 538-9
Dawkins, Maj C. B., 85, 86n, 167, 292-3, 297n, 309, 343
appointed BM 22 Bde, 29
killed, 351
Dawson, Lt-Col B. G., 405-6, 411, 663, 667, 673
De Abreu Ferriera De Carvalho, Manuel, 466n, 469-70, 471
Deakin, Brig C. C., 97n, 187, 193
De Crespigny, Maj J. C. Champion, 496
de Klerk, Japanese transport, 596
Delbridge, Cpl A., 476
Del Conte Field (Map p. 178), 177
Demolitions
in Malaya, 142-3, 147, 160, 168, 212n, 213, 251, 261, 281, 283, 318, 326, 332-3, 341
at Rabaul, 400
in Ambon, 427
in Sumatra, 455
Dempsey, Maj J., 474n
Dennis, Lt D. J. A., 415
Dennys, Maj-Gen L. E., 50-1, 643
Den Pasar Airfield, 475
appointed ADMS 8 Div, 29
De Ruyter, Dutch cruiser, 454, 456, 497
sunk, 498
Deserters, from Singapore, 376, 383, 387, 388-9
De Sousa Santos, Antonio, 492-3
Detiger, Lt-Col, 467, 469-70, 484
Dever, Pte L. C., 218
Devil’s Peak Peninsula (Map p. 171), 173
Dickinson, Gnr K. J., 550
Digney, Cpl H., 440
Dili (Sketches pp. 467, 478), 57, 466-7, 469, 470-2, 475, 476-7, 478-9, 480, 482, 491, 493
Dili Airfield (Sketch p. 478), 466, 481
action at, 475-8
Dill, Field Marshal Sir John, 451n
Dipang (Sketch p. 188), 185, 187
Diphtheria, 585
Discipline
Australian
in 2/21 Bn, 418
in captivity, 511-12, 515, 522, 531, 534, 543, 587, 605, 609, 610
British, 341
Dixon, Lt G. W. P., 414-15
Djambi (Sketch p. 384), 384n, 388
Djambi River, 384n
Djasinga (Sketch p. 500), 499, 500
Djaul Island (Sketch p. 413), 415
Double, Lt F. A., 321
Dobbie, Lt-Gen Sir William, 292
Dom) (Sketch p. 439), 439, 440
Doig, Capt C. D., 491
Dolamore, Capt W. H., 320-1
Dominican Republic, 200n
limitations placed on naval strength, 1
machinery for consultation, 649
Donaldson, Capt J. G., 406, 409-10, 655
Donohue, Capt K. G. C., 218
Doorman, Rear-Admiral K. W. F. M., 453-4, 456, 497-8
Dorman-Smith, Sir Reginald, 108, 463
Douglas, Lt K. C., 658
Doyle, Mr, 414
Doyle, L-Cpl C. E., 476-7, 478-9
Draak, 671
Dragon, British cruiser, 498
Dragonfly, British gunboat, 264-5
Drummond, Matron Irene M., 386-7
Duff Cooper, Rt Hon Sir Alfred (later Lord Norwich), 93, 164, 288n, 303
appointed Minister of State in Far East, 91, 145
civil defence in Malaya, 191
on Malayan civil administration, 283
position as Resident Minister lapses, 204
Duffy, Lt-Col D. J., 213-14, 215-16, 217n, 264, 275-6, 331-2
Duke, Brig C. L. B., 235-6, 240-1, 244, 261, 264-5, 362, 368
Duke of York, British battleship, 92
Duke of York Islands (Sketch p. 394), 399
Dumas, Sgt H. S., 312
Duncan, Capt D. I. McI., 238
Duncan, Brig H. C., 226, 228-9, 231, 233, 238-9
commands 45 Indian Bde, 210
Duncan, Capt I. L., 628
Dunlop, Col E. E., 533, 537, 562-3, 564, 566, 569, 571
Dunstan, Cpl L. W. H., 505
Duntroon, Australian transport, 634, 635
Durban, British cruiser, 61
Dusuns, Tits, 594
Dutch, The, 24-5, 38, 80, 109, 396, 420, 424n, 450, 457-8, 466, 472
relations with Japanese, 55, 110
Australian cooperation with, 59, 69, 76, 418
interests in Borneo, 179
aid escapers, 388, 389n, 439, 505
relations
with British, 447
with Portuguese, 471
with Indonesians, 502
Dutch Air Force
strength in Far East compared to Japanese, 59
in Malaya, 121n, 123, 141n. 223
in Borneo, 180
sinks Nana Maru, 417
strength in ABDA area, 442, in Java, 495
in Ambon, 421-2, 423n, 424, 425-6, 427-9, 430-1, 432, 434-5, 437
in Java, 441-3, 445, 495, 499, 500-1, 502-3, 675-6
in Timor, 467, 468n, 469-70, 471-3, 475-6, 478-9, 480-1, 483, 485, 490-1, 492n
Dutch Government, 93, 469, 475n, 646, 649
Dutch Navy, 205, 416-17, 422, 423n, 507
submarine operations, 125, 180, 417, 442
strength in Java area, 495
Dysentery, 426, 469, 515, 553, 555, 570, 577, 581, 585, 587, 590, 602, 613, 617
–E–
East Asia, 3n, 22-3, 26, 28, 37, 41, 55, 127, 132n, 145, 507, 631
Japanese ambitions in, 14, 16, 37, 56, 132
British weaknesses, 17
British-American cooperation in, 38
defence plans, 40
retention of 8 Aust Div in, 59
trend towards war in, 74-5
unified Allied Command established, 201
see also Far East
Eastern Group Conference, 40
Eastern Group Supply Council, 40n
Eastwood, Capt, 587
Eather, Maj-Gen K. W., 85
Eden, Rt Hon Sir Anthony, 141n
Edgley, Capt J. L., 266-7, 268
Education, in captivity, 516-17, 535-6, 537
Edwards, Maj J. J., 496n
Eggleston, Sir Frederic, 92, 644
Egypt, 14, 19, 21, 23-4, 27, 35, 103, 205, 448
Ehehart, Capt J. H. W., 606
Eisenhower, Gen of Army, Dwight D., 88, 89n
urges development of Australia as American base, 177, 441
Ekuti Range, 673
Elliman, Cpl S. K., 529n
Elliott, Brig C. M. L., 85
Elrington, Lt-Col M., 241, 262-3
Elton, Lt J. R., 670
Emmahaven (Sketch p. 384), 388
Emmett, L-Bdr A. A., 544n
Empress of Asia, British transport, 304
Encounter, British destroyer, 455
Endau (Map p. 54; Sketch p. 99), 64-5, 98-9, 123, 153, 199, 207, 225, 250, 267
22 Aust Bde takes over defences, 98
withdrawal from, 251
Japanese invasion, 265-6
Endau, Sungei (Sketch p. 251), 98, 153, 251n, 266
England; see Britain, Great
Enoggera, 31
Enterprise, American aircraft carrier, 440-1
Entertainment, in captivity, 515, 516-17, 531, 606, 620, 623, 627
Epstein, Cdr, 558
Equipment: Aust, 20
Japanese, 116-17, 543, 565, 574-5
Philippine Army, 90
Eretanwetan (Sketch p. 498), 499
Eri (Sketch p. 421), 429-30, 432, 434
dispositions at, 425
withdrawal to, 433
Ermera (Sketch p. 478), 471, 480
Escapes
from Singapore, 348n, 376-7, 378, 642, 650-2
from Ambon, 433, 436, 438-40. 604-5
from Timor, 491
from Hainan, 610
Japanese attitude to, 528, 535, 539, 543-4, 546-7, 595
Europe, 6, 7, 10, 11, 13-15, 17-18, 23, 26, 37, 48n, 52, 54, 61, 71, 75, 78, 191n, 632
Europeans, The, in Malaya, 49, 64, 157, 190-1, 287
behaviour under air attack, 372
in NEI, 442
Evans, Lt L. A. R., 622
Evatt, Rt Hon Dr H. V., 204
Evertsen, Dutch destroyer, 498
Executions
at Alexandra Barracks, 374
on Banka Island, 385-7
in Timor, 480
in captivity, 523, 543-4, 548, 550, 642
see also Massacres
Exeter, British cruiser, 454, 497-8, 618n
–F–
Faber, Mt (Sketch p. 374), 370
Fairbairn, Hon J. V., 32
Fairley, Maj J. G., 361, 377, 396
Far East, 2n, 9-10, 11, 18, 24, 50, 89, 94, 166n, 205, 287, 353, 365
discussion of term, 3n
stationing of British fleet in, 6-7
naval reinforcement of, 144, 146
British plans and policies, 7-8, 13, 17, 19-20, 51, 82-3
role of American fleet in, 12, 54
Japanese
strength, 82
strategy, 371
German-Japanese collaboration, 75
British reinforcement policy, 46, 51-2, 54, 58, 76, 79, 80, 82, 92, 95, 145-6, 169, 189-90
demands subordinated by Beat-Hitler-First policy, 53, 103
policy criticised, 253
comparison of forces in, 59
publicity arrangements, 73-4
Allied coordination of command in, 81, 93, 183, 199-202, 256
British Resident Minister of State appointed, 91, 145
role of Hong Kong in, 170, 176
British machinery for control of problems in, 191n
Japanese conquest of, 507-8
repatriation of prisoners, 632-44
see also East Asia
Far East Combined Intelligence Bureau, 82n, 137n, 376n
Far East Command, 81, 137, 201
extent of, 50, Burma transferred to India Command, 146
AOC appointed, 77
lapses, 205
Far Eastern Council, London, 256
Far Eastern War Council, 43, 157, 164, 191
created, 145
becomes War Council, Singapore, 204
Farrel, Pte A. B., 232
Farrer Road (Sketch p. 360), 360-2, 369
Feis, H., 108n
FuroT, Cdr E. A., 398n, 657, 661
Ferguson, Capt G. B., 298n
Field, Lt-Col Hon C. R., 662
Figgis, Maj P. E., 406, 659, 664, 669n, 672-3
Finschhafen (Sketch p. 658), 669
Fisher, Gnr H. M. M., 223n
Fisher, Maj W. E., 552n
Fisk, Lt-Col E. K., 373
Fleming, Maj F. A., 595-6
Fogden, H. W. T., 72
Foley, Paymaster Capt J. B., 80
Food Supplies
Bataan, 390-1
Forbes, Lt G. K., 683
Forde, Rt Hon F. M., 597, 599n, 638
Formidable, British aircraft carrier, 642
Formosa (Map p. 30; Sketch p. 630), 4n, 111. 113, 129, 132, 525, 614, 617-18
prisoners of war in, 611, 612-13, 629-30, 634
Formosan Guards, 598
Fort Canning (Map p. 286; Sketch p. 374), 294, 352, 354, 357, 371, 377, 380
Fort Rose Estate (Sketch p. 211), 230
Fort Stanley; See Stanley, Fort
Four Ways (Sketch p. 401), 396-7, 401, 404-5, 406-7, 408, 654
France, 12, 18-19, 26, 32, 38, 51, 71, 77-8, 89, 136n, 166, 255n, 258n, 397, 418, 424
naval strength fixed at Washington Conference, I
reaches agreement with Japan about bases in Indo-China, 87. See also French Government
Fraser, Admiral of the Fleet Lord, 642
Fraser, Capt A., 414-15
Fraser, Col W. E., 269n, 303-4, 325, 346, 351
Fraser’s Hill (Map p. 54), 64, 193
Fremantle, 60, 61, 258n, 389, 457, 499
French, Pte J. St G., 558
French Government, 55
agrees to prohibit certain supplies through Indo-China, 16
yields to Japanese demands in Indo-China, 26, 87
French Navy, limitations placed on strength, 1
affects British strategy in Far East, 26
Frontiera Province (Sketch p. 478), 492
Fry, Lt-Col T. P., 651-2
Führer Conferences On Naval Affairs, 198n, 371n
Faked Marti, Japanese transport, 612
Fukuoka (Sketch p. 617), prisoners of war at, 626, 627-8, 640-1
Fukushima, Masao, 601n
Fuses, 244n
–G–
Gahan, Capt N. J., 229
Galala, 606
Gale, Pte V. L., 523
Galleghan, Brig F. G., 210, 213-14, 220, 262-3, 275-6, 277n, 298, 301, 329, 511, 523, 525, 528-9, 530-1
commands 2/30 Bn, 35-36
disposes 2/30 at Gemas, 212-13
orders counter-attack, 217
commands AIF Changi, 522
Gannon, Sig B. I., 478
Gap, The (Sketch p. 360), 361, 369-70
Gardening, in captivity, 513-14, 516, 524, 607-8
Garner, Sgt D. F., 213, 215-16
Garrard, Lt H. G., 409
Garrett, Brig K. A., 106n, 146-7, 149-50, 159
Garua (Sketch p. 658), 660, 673
Garut (Sketch p. 500), 532-3, 534
Gasmata (Sketch p. 658), 399, 669-70, 671
Gatenby, Lt N. R., 487
Gaven, Capt F., 358
Gazelle, Cape (Sketch p. 394), 399
Gazelle Peninsula (Sketch p. 654), 392, 396, 661
Geikie, Lt N. B. C., 213, 215-16
Geldard, Capt H. S., 382
Gemas (Sketches pp. 211, 212), 64, 182, 210, 212, 222-3, 225, 227, 230, 235, 249
road-block at, 217-21
Gemas, Sungei (Sketch p. 211), 217
Gemencheh, Sungei (Sketch p. 212), 217, 261
ambush at, 212-16
Geneva, 526
Geneva Convention, 220, 503, 562-3, 622
George VI, King, 136
German Army, 100, 205, 255, 270n
Germany, 7, 11, 14, 16, 54, 83, 135, 198, 210, 341, 442, 446, 543, 642
Pacific colonies annexed, I, 52
relations with Japan, 3-4, 13, 17, 75, 80, 110, 136
invades Norway, 15
assembles invasion fleet, 26
signs Tripartite Pact, 37
and Russia, 46n, 79, 87, 91, 145
and Greece, 51
Allied decision to concentrate against, 53, 189
Japanese military mission to, 133, 270n
effect of Japanese successes on, 371
Geser Island (Sketch p. 439), 439
Gibraltar, 24
Gibraltar Hill (Sketch p. 267), 100, 266
Gibson, Capt J. E. M., 313
Gibson, Pte N. R. C., 505
Gibson, WO W., 388n
Gilbert Islands (Map p. 30), 111
Gilingil Plantation (Sketch p. 413), 416
Gill, G. Hermon, 125n
Gillon, Maj L. M., 597
Gin Drinker’s Bay (Map p. 171), 129n
Gin Drinker’s Line (Map p. 171), 129, 170, 172
Glade Road (Sketch p. 401), 407-8, 410
Gladstone, Prime Minister, 92n
Glasgow, Maj-Gen Hon Sir William, 34
Glassford, Vice-Admiral W. A., 416-17
Glasson, Lt D. J. R., 229
Gloucester, Cape (Sketch p. 658), 657
Glover, Bdr A. W., 544n
Glynn, Pte V. P., 665
Gnair, 660-1
Goble, Air Vice-Marshal S. J., 53n
Gong Kedah Airfield (Sketch p. 124), 121n, 125, 142
Goode, Capt A. E., 413-14
Good Hope, Cape of, 182
Gopeng (Sketch p. 188), 185, 187
Gordon, Capt O. L., 618n
Gordon, WO2 V. M. I., 213, 215
Gort, Field Marshal Viscount, VC, 46n, 166
Goulburn, 31
Government House, Singapore (Map p. 286; Sketch p. 374), 304, 361, 373
Grant, Lt W. G., 402-3, 404-5, 407
Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Scheme, 56
Greece, 51-2, 54, 85, 200n, 255, 257, 345n, 418, 446, 451n, 452
Green, Lt-Col C. E., 541-2, 546-7, 549, 551, 553
Greener, Capt H. L., 517, 521-2, 683
Greiner, Maj H. G., 564
Grenfell, Capt Russell, 8n
Griffin, Sgt D., 513n, 515n, 636n
Griffin, Capt R. S., 322, 359, 545n, 554n
Griffin, V. Murray, 516
Grik (Map p. 158), 64, 156, 159, 160-2, 165-6
Grogm, Capt J. D’O., 488
Groves, Gnr A. T., 527n
Growns, Cpl F. W., 479
Grunert, Maj-Gen George, 89
Guam (Map p. 30), In, 127, 177, 411
Japanese plan, 111
Guerrilla Warfare, 84, 186, 426-7, 438
on Tawitawi, 597
in Borneo, 603
in China, 643-5
failure to wage in New Britain, 659
Gullett, Hon Sir Henry, 32
Gunong Pulai (Map p. 262), 273
Guntershohe (Sketch p. 654), 655-6
Gurun (Map p. 158), 149, 150-1, 157
withdrawal from, 159
–H–
Hackney, Lt B. C., 227, 233n, 239-40, 245-6, 247-8
Hagen, Mt (Sketch p. 658), 661n
Hague Convention, 520
Japanese interpretation of, 528, 546n, 562
Haicho, 608
Haig, Field Marshal Earl, 32
Hainan Island (Map p. 30; Sketch p. 88), 11, 19, 114, 134, 593n, 615
prisoners of war on, 608-11, 633
liberation and repatriation, 638-9
Hainan-To Harbour, 615
Haiti, 200n
Hakarta (Sketch p. 617), 626, 641
Hale, Sgt K. G., 403n
Halifax, 183n
Halifax, Rt Hon Earl, 53n
Halilulik (Sketch p. 467), 491
Hallam, D’Arcy, 660
Halmahera Island (Map p. 30), 420
Halong (Sketch p. 421), 420, 422, 423n, 426, 428
Area Combined HQ at, 423-4
Hamaguchi, Eizo, 2
Hamill, Cpl R. J. S., 669
Hamilton, General Sir Ian, 3
Hamilton, Capt J. McK., 655
Hamilton, Lt-Col T., 541, 544n, 550n, 554n
Hands, Capt J. L., 564
Hann, L-Cpl I. G., 216
Harikawa, Maj, 434-5
Harris, Rev Father, 671
Harris, Lt-Col S. W., 572-3, 576, 580-1
Hart, Admiral T. C., 122
appointed Chief of Naval Staff ABDACOM, 205
Hartley, General Sir Alan, 458
Harvey, WO2 C. R., 415
Harvey, Sig H. F., 597
Harvey’s Plantation (Sketch p. 654), 656
Hasson, Pte J., 475
Hata, General Shunroka, 16-17
Hatu-Lia (Sketch p. 478), 480-1, 493
Hawaii (Maps pp. 30, 112), 1, 18, 53, 75, 80, 111, 126, 132n, 253, 451n
American acquisition of, 4n
air link with Philippines established, 89
Japanese plan surprise attack on, 110
Hawker, C. A. S., 6n
Hawkins, Pte G. A., 436
Haydon, Professor J. F. M., 9n
Haves, Lt-Cdr J. O. C., 283
Hayes, Pte K. M., 480
Hayman, Pte V. J., 357
Hazelton, Capt A. R., 567
Head, Maj P. L., 86n, 279n, 522n
Headlam, Air Commodore F., 469
Headlam, WO2 J. M., 655, 657, 659-60
Heath, Lt-Gen Sir Lewis, 96, 100, 106, 124, 142, 149, 150-1, 156, 160-1, 162, 181, 191-2, 193, 197-8, 199, 203, 214, 231, 244n, 251, 254, 257, 259, 260-1, 262, 268, 271, 279, 282, 303, 325, 338-9, 352, 354, 358-9, 360-1, 512, 613
arrives Malaya, 78
career, 79
recommends withdrawal from Kelantan, 153
orders evacuation of Penang, 160
orders withdrawal from Kuantan, 192
placed in command Muar front, 230
issues program for withdrawal to Singapore Is, 269-70
allots command of bridgeheads, 272
Comds Northern Area, 293, 336-7
abandons Naval Base area, 357
Heathcote, Lt C. T., 321
Heather, launch, 384n
Heckendorf, Sgt E. E., 216
Hum., Col Robert D., 127n
Helfrich, Vice-Adm C. E. L., 497
commands Allied Navy in Java, 495
resigns command, 499
“Hell Fire Pass”, 568-9
Hellyer, Maj L. H., 544
Hely, Air Vice-Marshal W. L., 41n
Henman, Lt O. R. T., 251n
Hennessy, Col P., 175n
Henry, Lt L. D., 402
Henry Reid River (Sketch p. 654), 665
Herald (Melbourne), 287n
Herstein, Norwegian merchantman, 399, 674
Hillview Estate (Sketch p. 347), 297
Hilton, Pte E. P., 218
Hintok (Sketch p. 563), 564-5, 567, 569, 570-1, 582, 586
Hintok Road Camp (Sketch p. 563), 564, 566
Hirohito, Emperor
see Japan, Emperor of Hiroshima (Sketch p. 617), 621
Hiroshima Prisoner-of-War Camp 9B, 625n
Hirota, Lt, 570
Hiryu, Japanese aircraft carrier, 427
Historical Section, U.K. Cabinet Office, xii, 507n
Hitler, Adolf, 53, 54, 81, 198-9, 200n, 326n, 371
on collaboration with Japan, 75
conceals decision to attack Russia from Japan, 80
on Pearl Harbour, 136
Hitu-Lama (Sketch p. 421), 421, 425, 427-8, 435, 437
Hitu Peninsula (Sketch p. 421), 420, 428
Hobart, Australian cruiser, 60-1, 454, 497-8
Hodgson, Lt-Col W. R., 204, 288
Hokkaido Island (Map p. 30; Sketch p. 617), 614, 618
Holbrook, American transport, 474
Holland, 14, 16, 18, 77, 256, 442, 447, 507
represented at December 1941 Singapore Conference, 163
signs United Nations Declaration, 200n
Holland, Capt F., 659, 660, 666n, 672
Holland Road (Map p. 344; Sketch p. 360), 326, 338, 346, 350-1, 358, 363-4, 369
Hollow, Pte A. R., 481n
Holly, Pte C. J., 478-9
commands British and Australian troops in Changi, 522
Holmes, Maj-Gen W., 392
Holmes, Pte W., 409
Homer, Lt R., 305
Homma, Lt-Gen Masaharu, 390-1, 507
Hong Kong (Maps pp. 30, 171), 6, 11, 16, 41, 47, 82n, 127, 132, 179, 284, 373, 437, 453, 494, 497, 623, 639, 643
passage of war materials to China prohibited, 21
value of, 50
British strength on, 107-8
Japanese plans, 111
attack on, 128-9
fall of, 170-76
Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps, 107, 173, 175
Honshu Island (Map p. 30; Sketch p. 617), 613, 619, 621
Hook, L-Cpl R. L., 350
Hooper, Pte N. S. W., 478
Hopkins, Harry L., 450-1
Hopkins, Sgt R. C. (Plate p. 495)
Horii, Maj-Gen Tomitaro, 411, 412
Comds South Seas Force, 410
Hornet, American aircraft carrier, 440
Hosada, Lt, 548
Hoshijima, Capt Susumi, 595
Hoskins, Cape (Sketch p. 658), 673
Houston, American cruiser, 90, 474, 497, 533
sinks, 498
Hudson, Pte W. D., 477
Hughes, Colonel, 174
Hughes, Rt Hon W. M., 7
states problem of Japan in Pacific, 1-2
argues against reliance on British Navy, 8
“Hughesliers”, 174
Hukunaga, WO, 609
Hull, Cordell, 17, 18, 22n, 25, 39, 52n, 53, 56, 91n, 132n
supports Lend-Lease, 55
negotiates with Admiral Nomura, 87, 94-5, 108, 130-31
Humphries, Lt-Col H. R., 581, 583, 585-6
Hunan Province (Sketch p. 644), 16
Hunt, Maj G. P., 522n
Hunt, Sgt H. C., 660
Hunt, Capt W. G., 245
Huntley, Cpl N. L. S., 216
Hutton, Lt K. W.. 350
Hutton, Lt-Gen Sir Thomas, 108n, 206, 461-3
Hutumori (Sketch p. 421), 428, 437
Hynes, Cpl T. E., 505
–I–
Ibbott, Lt A. G. C., 237
Iboki (Sketch p. 658), 660-1, 673
Ibrahim, H. E., Sir, Sultan of Johore, 48n, 98, 102, 242, 273, 357, 366, 389
Ikeuchi, Lt, 608
Ilgen, Maj-Gen, 495
Imlach, Cpl W., 558
Imperial Conference of 1937, 6
Imperial Defence College, 32, 78, 166
Imperial Prisoners-of-War Committee, 632
Inderagiri River (Sketch p. 384), 385, 388
India, 7, 9, 25-6, 28, 32, 40-1, 43-4, 51, 57, 63, 73, 95, 108, 111, 146, 201, 210n, 285, 290n, 348n, 371, 384n, 387, 389, 445, 449, 451n, 458, 462-3, 464-5, 507, 521-2, 529n, 550, 631, 634, 644-5, 677
drawn upon for reinforcements, 19, 49, 79, 160-1
proposal to train AIF in, 20
defence of, 58
relations with Britain, 103-4
signs Atlantic Charter, 200n
and ABDA directive, 202, 646, 648
Indian Army, 45, 202, 272, 514, 523n, 524, 644, 676
strength in Malaya, 13, 49, 77, 102
reinforcement of, 184, 189, 258
expansion and distribution, 19, 44, 79, 95, 104n
recruits officers from 1st AIF, 31
training of, 68
reinforces Burma, 79, strength in Burma, 108
compared with Japanese Army, 82n
lacks representation on Malaya Command, 97
estimate of, 103-4
strength in Hong Kong, 107, 170
effect of Japanese tanks on, 147
strength on Singapore Island, 289-90
discipline, 338
casualties in Malaya, 382
strength in Java, 497n
–India Command: Burma included in, 108n, 146, 456, 461, removed from, 201
Wavell proposed as C-in-C, 458
–Corps
III, 93, 146n, 153, 158, 167-8, 169, 215, 233, 304, 512
arrives Malaya, 78
composition and distribution, 79, 106n
role, 97, 106, quality of, 103
in Malaya, 98, 124, 140, 142, 198, 199, 202-3, 206-7, 212, 214, 225, 236, 279, 282
condition assessed, 250
role on Singapore Island allotted, 254, 293
on Singapore Island, 272, 294, 296, 301, 329, 336
–Divisions, distribution of, 95
7th, 19
9th, 104n, 142, 155, 187, 207, 241
formed, 19
arrives Singapore, 77
deployment, 79
composition, 106n
in Johore, 203, 206 209-11, 231, 235, 260, 262, 270, 274, 277, 281-2
11th, 104n, 140, 146, 162-3, 165, 198, 207, 241, 254, 340, 364, 512, 514n
arrives Malaya, 49
deployment, 79
composition, 106n
in Malaya, 72, 106, 138, 150-1, 157, 159-60, 166, 192, 194, 196-7
in Johore, 207, 203-9, 225, 257, 259 260-1, 270, 273, 279, 281, 282-3
on Singapore Island, 293-4, 330, 336, 343, 354, 361, 369, 373
14th, 19n
17th, 19n, 160, 210n, 461-2, 464
19th, 19n
20th, 19n
–Brigades, allocation of British regular battalions to, 104
6th, 104
arrives Malaya, 49
composition, 106n
amalgamated with 15th Bde, 163
6th/15th, 166, 193, 207, 241, 384, 388
formed, 163
at Slim River, 194
dispersed, 271
on Singapore Island, 296, 325, 328, 335-6, 340, 343, 345-7, 348-9, 350
arrives Malaya, 49
composition, 106n
at Kota Bharu, 106, 125, 137-8, 142
withdraws from Kelantan, 153, 155
in Johore, 211. 235, 240, 257, 260, 262, 270, 273-5, 277, 282
on Singapore Island, 293, 296, 342, 357, 364
12th, 67, 70, 79, 97n, 98, 104, 106, 156, 162, 166, 333, 384
composition, 106n
in Malaya, 153, 160, 162-3, 166, 181, 184, 187, 189, 193, 194-6
withdrawn to Singapore, 207
reorganised, 225n
on Singapore Island, 293, 317, 323-4, 327, 335-6, 339, 343, 345-6, 350, 357
13th, arrives Burma, 79
composition, 106n
at Gurun, 159
amalgamated with 6th Bde, 163
composition. 106n
in Johore, 211, 240, 257, 260, 262, 270, 273, 274-5, 277, 279, 281n
loss of, 277n, 281n, 282, 293, 300
composition, 106n
withdraws to Kampar, 159, 160, 166, 181, 185, 188
at Slim River, 189, 193-5, 196
on Singapore Island, 298, 329-30, 333, 357, 364
reinforces Malaya, 189
arrives Singapore, 258
history, 290
on Singapore Island, 293, 296-7, 299, 304, 308, 315-16, 323, 325-6, 328, 335, 340, 358, 361, 363-4, 369, 370
diverted to Malaya, 160-1, 184
arrives Singapore, 189
in Muar battle, 210, 222, 225-6, 228-30, 233, 235-6
losses, 249
46th, 461
63rd, 464
–Columns: Krohcol, 140, 146, 150, 156, 160
–Artillery, lack of, 19
21 Mountain Bty, 125
22 Mountain Regt, 146-7
–Cavalry: 3rd Cav Regt, 156n, 261, 353
–Independent Companies: 1st, 162, 165, 186-7, 189, 193
–Infantry Battalions
2/10 Baluch, 10617, 125, 211, 274, 296, 343, 354-5, 359, 364
3/17 Dogra, 106n, 125, 137, 211
2/12 Frontier Force Regt, 106n, 125, 138, 155, 192-3, 211
1/13th Frontier Force Rifles, 106n, 125, 138, 211, 230, 296
2/18 Garhwal, 106n, 192, 211, 257, 260
reformed as Garhwal Battalion, 296
5/18 Garhwal, 222, 224, 226-7, 229, 236, 262
reformed as Garhwal Battalion, 296
Garhwal Battalion, 296
2/1 Gurkha, 106n, 147-8, 151, 189, 194, 195-6
2/2 Gurkha, 106n, 149, 150-1, 188, 194, 279, 333
2/9 Gurkha, 106n, 149, 150-1, 157, 166, 194-5
4/19 Hyderabad, 106n, 142, 166, 194, 293, 325, 336, 339, 343-4, 345
2/9 Jat, 106n, 147, 149, 150, 251
reformed as Jat Battalion, 296
4/9 Jat, 222, 224, 226, 228-9, 231, 233-4, 236, 239
reformed as Jat Battalion, 296
Jat Battalion, 296, 340, 345, 348
5/2 Punjab, 97n, 106n, 161, 165-6, 187, 193, 194
1/8 Punjab, 106n, 140, 147, 159, 251
2/14 Punjab, 172-3
5/14 Punjab, 106n, 146, 149, 156, 160, 189, 194-5
2/15 Punjab, 106n, 121, 179-80, 181, 533
2/16 Punjab, 106n, 140, 147, 159
3/16 Punjab, 106n, 140, 146, 149, 156, 160, 166. 231, 235, 241, 261, 296, 340
7/6 Rajputana Rifles, 222, 223-4, 226, 229, 236
5/11 Sikh, 106n, 211, 235, 260, 262, 270, 277n, 353
–Labour Companies, 107
–Medical: Alexandra Mil Hospital, 374
Tyersall Base Hospital, 359
–State Forces, 106n
Bahawalpur Infantry, 296
1st Hyderabad, 125
Jind Infantry, 299, 319, 322-3
1st Mysore State Infantry, 125
Indian Congress Party, 103-4
Indian Ocean (Sketch P. 448), 23, 41, 47, 106, 182, 201, 290, 371. 459, 463, 497
British strength in, 43-4
reinforcement of, 45, 82, 92, 145, 189, 253
Japanese supremacy in, 508
Indians, The, in Burma, 50
Indo-China (Maps pp. 30, 112), 11. 16, 18-19, 21, 39, 41, 56n, 59, 75-6, 94, 102, 108n, 111, 121, 123, 126, 134, 141n, 154, 162, 180, 284, 290, 444n, 446, 507n, 608, 611, 614, 648
Japanese gain air bases in, 24-5, 26, 87, 111
signs Peace Treaty with Thailand, 55-6
Japanese strength in, 114, 292
Indomitable, British aircraft carrier, 92
Indonesia, Republic of See Netherlands East Indies
Indonesians, The, 387, 424, 433-4, 442, 533
relations With Dutch, 502
Indorf, Lt Louis, 621n
Ingleburn, 31
Inishi, Rear-Admiral, 56n
Intelligence, 57, 162, 501, 594
Allied, 8-10, 57, 67, 114n, 131, 196, 443-4
of Japanese Army, 20, 82n, 172
of Japanese Air Force, 58, 82, 137
Japanese, 74, 115-16, 306-7, 411n
Ipoh (Map p. 158; Sketch p. 188), 140, 146n, 151, 153, 163, 181, 184, 185, 207
Ipoh Airfield (Map p. 105), 168, 221
Iran; see Persia
Indian Army reinforcement of, 79, 95
Irio, Sgt, 628
Irrawaddy River (Sketch p. 461), 16, 464
Irving, Brig R. G. H., 85
Island Golf Club (Maps pp. 286, 344), 357, 364
Ismay, Gen Rt Hon Lord, 27, 163-4, 452n
Italian Air Force, 82
Italy, 1, 23, 33, 51, 54, 135, 210, 522, 642
signs 10-year pact with Germany and Japan, 37
Japanese military mission to, 133
Itchioka Stadium Hospital, 621, 623
Ito, Maj-Gen Takeo, 434, 436-7
–J–
Jacobs, J. W., 683
Jacquinot Bay (Sketch p. 658), 671
Jakarta: see Batavia
Jamaica, 92
James, Capt D. H., 371n
Japan (Map p. 30; Sketch p. 617), 19-20, 33, 43-4, 45-6, 51-2, 61, 66, 69n, 73-4, 76-7, 89, 91, 123, 126, 129, 133, 135, 141, 166, 176-7, 179, 182-4, 191n, 200, 201n, 202, 205, 252-3, 256n, 259, 286, 391-2, 410, 418, 434n, 442, 446, 449, 451n, 452, 456, 460, 466, 469, 472, 474, 497, 503, 519, 545-6, 563, 630, 643, 646, 675-7
granted mandate over German colonies in Western Pacific, 1
problems of, 1-2
attacks China in Manchuria, 3, 10-11
relations with Germany, 3-4, 14, 38, 75, 80, 87, 136, 270n, 371
trade developments, 5-6, 7, 39
language studied in Australia, 9-10
remains aloof from European war, 13
and Netherlands Indies, 15-16
attempts to seal supply routes to China, 17, 21-2
relations with America, 17-18, 22
relations ruptured, 108-9, 130-1
Australian Minister appointed, 23
gains bases in Indo-China, 24-6, 39, 56, 87, 140
Australian Food Relief Mission to, 28
conjectural role in event of war, 41, 58-9, 114n
British plans to forestall in, 92, 122
reduces staffs in Australia, 57
relations with Russia, 55, 78-80, 93
diplomatic communications intercepted, 56, 90n, 108-9
scope of offensive, 127, 131-2, 507-8
movement of prisoners to, 524-5, 539, 589, 593, 611-16, 674, 679
prisoners of war in, 616-29
release and repatriation, 632-3, 634-5, 640-2
Japan, Emperor of, 56n, 109, 113, 631, 640, 641
Japanese, The, 1-3, 65-6, 74, 285, 341, 373, 380, 466, 512, 514, 518, 522, 528, 533, 535, 536-7, 539, 543-4, 556, 562-3, 568, 591, 595, 596-7, 598-9, 600, 605, 609-10, 618-19, 625-6, 628-29, 630
Intelligence estimate of, 67
relations with British, 80
code of behaviour, 113
massacre prisoners, 246-8, 374, 386-7, 410, 436, 603, 604, 665-9
ill-treat sick, 565, 569, 570, 572-3, 576-7, 579, 584. 588-9, 609. 623, 632
treatment of subject peoples, 553n, 587-8
Japanese Air Forces, 111, 121, 128, 129-30, 138, 205, 251, 278n, 282, 363, 416, 453, 519n, 530
estimates of, 58, 82, 131, 137, 172
strength, 59, 115, performance, 144
attack Pearl Harbour, 126-7
in Malayan campaign. 134, 137, 141, 142-3, 156, 168, 181, 187, 207, 217, 221, 223, 230, 233, 242, 243, 270, 304
attack Prince of Wales and Repulse, 143, 144
in Borneo, 180
efficacy of attacks on ground troops, 263n
in attack on Singapore Island, 287, 289, 299, 317, 320, 352, 362, 367, 381-2, role, 306, 308, losses, 365
in Bismarcks campaign, 398-400, 412
in attack on Ambon, 423, 426-7, 437
attack Rangoon, 463
in Timor campaign, 473-4, 483-4, 489
in Java campaign, 506
achievements, 508
–Air Corps
3rd, 381
12th, 381
57th, 381
–Air Fleets: Eleventh, 56n
–Air Flotillas
21st, 144
22nd, 144
–Air Groups: 3rd, 134
Japanese Army, 22, 55n, 79-80, 117, 125, 129, 133, 138, 146-7, 149-50, 151-2, 153-4, 156-7, 159, 161, 165, 170, 186, 205, 207, 209, 212, 217n, 220-1, 224-5, 229, 246-8, 249, 250, 267, 284, 304, 305-7, 333, 353, 366-7, 374, 376, 378-9, 382-3, 385, 390-1, 410-12, 427, 435, 464, 480-1, 485-6, 493, 520, 545-6, 552-3, 560, 596, 631
political influence, 2
blockades British Concession area in Tientsin, 10
estimates of, 20, 82n, 100, 172, 278n
quality and characteristics, 113-14
strength and dispositions, 135, 162, 290, 341, 437n, 488
establishes technical missions in Berlin and Rome, 38
invades Indo-China, 87
staff and intelligence organisation, 115-16
tactics, 116, 155, 166-7, 172, 176, 196, 472-3
employment of water transport, 333-4. achievements in Malaya, 382
attitude to Hague and Geneva Conventions, 503, 562-3
casualties, 507 -Area Armies: Organisation of, 115
Kwantung Army, 3
Southern Army, 115
achievements, 507-8
–Armies: organisation of, 115
XV, 110, 111, 134, 186-7, 507n
XXIII, 173
experience, 114
plans attack on Malaya, 133-4
move to, 134-5
–Divisions: number and distribution of, 114
organisation, 115
Guards, 111
history of, 114
composition, 113n
in Thailand, 134
in Malaya, 186-7, 207-8, 224, 228, 230, 246, 258-9, 265, 269
in attack on Singapore Island, 306-7, 331, 333-4, 352, 354, 366-7, 373, 503, 507n
2nd, 111
4th, in Philippines, 507
5th, 111
history, 114
composition, 133n
in Malaya, 133-5, 150n, 151, 186, 189, 193, 196, 207, 220, 249, 262-4, 269, 507n
in attack on Singapore Island, 306, 316-17, 333-4, 350, 352, 366-7, 373, 379
history, 114
composition, 133n
in attack on Singapore Island, 306, 316-17, 334, 347, 350, 352, 359, 363, 366-7, 369
33rd, 111
at Hong Kong, 173
in Sumatra, 453
in Timor, 490
in Java, 507n
48th, 111
drawn upon for South Seas Force, 410
–Brigades, 114
23rd Infantry, 133n
56th Infantry, 507n
–Forces: Mukaide, 220
–Regiments: infantry organisation, 115
3rd Konoye, 133n
4th Konoye, 133n, 189, 193, 207, 208, 224, 249, 259, 261, 331
5th Konoye, [133n], 207, 224, 230, 265
11th, 133, 149, 189, 193, 220 21st, 133n, 207, 220
41st, 133, 149, 150n, 189 42nd, 133, 149, 151, 162, 193, 196, 220
56th, 111, 133-4, 191, 359, 416, 490, 497, 499
62nd, 507n
143rd, 134
–Armoured Units: 488
regimental organisation, 115
3rd Tank Group, 133n
1st Medium Tank Regt, 133n, 220, 306
2nd Medium, 133n
5th Reconnaissance Regt, 150n
6th Medium Tank Regt, 133n
14th Light Tank Regt, 133n, 306
–Artillery: 270n
regimental organisation, 115
employed against Singapore Island, 303, 305-6, 308, 367
strength available, 327
ammunition shortage, 373-4
expenditure, 380
3rd Independent Mountain Regt, 133n
3rd Heavy Field Arty Regt, 133n
18th Heavy Field Arty Regt, 133n
17th Field Air Defence Unit, 133n
21st Heavy Field Arty Bn, 133n
3rd Trench Mortar Bn, 133n
5th Trench Mortar Bn, 133n
14th Indep Mortar Bn, 133n
–Engineers, 116
4th Indep Engr Regt, 133n
15th Indep Engr Regt, 133n, 410
23 Indep Engr Regt, 133n
5th Indep Heavy Bridging Coy, 133n
21st Bridging Material Coy, 133n
22nd Bridging Material Coy, 133n
27th Bridging Material Coy, 133n
10th River Crossing Material Coy, 133n
15th River Crossing Material Coy, 133n
21st River Crossing Coy, 133n
–Infantry Battalions: strength assembled for attack on 22 Bde front, Singapore Island, 306, 316
–Miscellaneous Units: 96th Airfield Bn, 266
1st Balloon Coy, 133n
–Paratroops, 453, 483-5, 486, 489-90, 493
–Police: Kempei, 117, 503, 535, 537, 591, 598-9
2nd Field Military Police Unit, 133n
–Railway Units: Southern Army Railway Corps, 545
2nd Railway Unit, 133n
5th Railway Regiment, 545
9th Railway Regiment, 545, 589n
–Signals Units: equipment of, 116
25 Army Signal Unit, 133
Japanese Government, 22, 365, 391, 562
influence of armed forces, 2
treatment of prisoners of war, 679-81
–Japanese Planning Board, 109
Japanese Mandated Islands (Map p. 30), 1, 59, 80, 397
Japanese Navy, 23-4, 38, 56n, 80, 134, 177, 371, 373, 399, 410, 414, 433, 605
strength fixed at Washington Conference, 1
China proposes sneak attack on, 39
battleship strength, 92
plans attack on Pearl Harbour, 110
strength and organisation, 114-15, 145
attacks Midway, 128
in Pearl Harbour attack, 132
off Endau, 265-6
in Bali Island action, 456
achievements of, 507-8
–Fleets: Combined Fleet, 110, 132, 437n
First, 111
Second, 111
Carrier Fleet, 111, 132, 427, 441, 493, 497
–Midway Neutralisation Unit, 132
–Special Naval Landing Forces, 410, 427
organisation of, 114
Kashima, 414n
6th Kure, 114
Maizuru, 414n
1st Yokosuka, 490
2nd Yokosuka, 180
3rd Yokosuka, 490
–Submarines, 126, 132, 143-4, 371
Japanese Red Cross, 526
Jardine’s Lookout (Map p. 171), 174
Java (Map p. 30; Sketches pp. 498, 500), 76, 181, 202, 205-6, 260, 266, 271, 281, 371-2, 381n, 383-4, 385, 387, 388-9, 421, 447-8, 451n, 452-3, 454, 460, 463, 466, 469, 474-5, 490-1, 546, 549, 557-8, 561-2, 593, 606, 614, 616, 646, 678
Japanese plan attack, 110-11, 390, 497
Allied strength in, 442, 445, 456, 458, 495-6
planned employment of I Aust Corps in, 443, 444-5, 446-7, 451n, 457, 459, 463, 675-7
evacuation of, 458
organisation and role of Blackforce, 496-7
invasion, 497-505
guerrilla warfare in, 505-6
Japanese strength in, 507n
prisoners of war in, 511, 532-9, 541, 633, 681
Java, Dutch cruiser, 454, 456, 497-8
Java Sea (Map p. 498), battle of, 497-9
Japanese supremacy established, 506
Jeater, Lt-Col W. D., 60, 99n, 357
commands 2/20 Bn, 29-30
Jeffrey, Sister Betty, 683
Jemaluang (Map p. 105; Sketch p. 251), 98-9, 100, 153-4, 168, 198, 226, 231, 241, 250-1, 252, 257, 261-2, 266, 268-9
Jephson, Lt-Col E. W. F., 297n, 327
Jerantut (Map p. 105; Sketch p. 192), 155, 168, 192-3
Jesselton (Sketch p. 595), 595, 598
Jinkins, Maj W. T., 425, 427, 429, 432, 434-5, 440, 604
Jitra (Maps pp. 54, 139; Sketch p. 148), 153, 157, 196, 198
defence line established, 140
dispositions, 146-7
action at, 147-52
Johan van Oldenbarneveldt, Dutch transport, 84
Johnson, Sgt C. H., 320
Johnson, WO1 D., 440
Johnson, Nelson T., 39
Johnston, D. S., 683
Johnston, Capt N. H., 472, 483, 485-6, 487-8
Johnston, Lt-Col N. McG., 573n, 574
Johnstone, Maj F. T., 213, 267-8, 315, 320
Johore, State of (Map p. 54), 47-8, 58, 65, 78-9, 100-1, 153-4, 182, 197, 253-4, 285, 291n, 292, 303n, 633, 636
defence plans and requirements, 93, 98, 106, 162-3, 164, 167-8, 198-9, 202-3, 206-7
appointment of Director-General of Civil Defence in, 191
dispositions in, 210-14
operations in, 214-21, 222-49, 250-52, 260-71, 272-83
first contact between AIF and Japanese in, 225n
Johore, Sultan of
see Ibrahim, H. E. Sir
Johore, Sungei (Map p. 280), 254
Johore Bahru (Maps pp. 54, 286), 48, 64, 98, 101, 254, 259, 268, 273, 279, 281, 308, 366, 380, 529n, 531
restrictions placed on artillery targets in, 299, 300-1
lifted, 304
Johore State Forces, 106, 251, 321, 324
Johore Strait (Map p. 286), 47, 272, 281, 283, 288, 290-1, 293, 297, 300, 305, 318, 333, 341, 373, 514
Japanese cross, 316, 327, 331, 333-4, 366-7
Joint Board of Defence, 39
Jolo Island (Sketches pp 178, 595), 497, 595
Jones, Gnr A. H., 544n
Jones, Maj F. A., 213, 215-16, 217, 275-6
Jones, Cpl J. N., 403
Jgg Lye Estate (Sketch p. 267), 262
Jukka Maru, Japanese transport, 417
Julius, Maj W. W., 222, 226-7, 233
Jurong (Map p. 286; Sketch p. 324), 303, 326
Jurong I (Map p. 344; Sketch p. 347), 345
action at, 347-8
Jurong, Sungei (Map p. 286; Sketch p. 324), 291-2, 293, 297, 301, 303, 306, 323-4, 325-6, 327, 335, 340
Jurong Road (Map p. 286; Sketch p. 324), 291, 297, 303, 306, 321, 323-4, 326-7, 335, 340, 346-8, 367, 636
–K–
K.12, Dutch submarine, 125n
Kachidoki Maru, Japanese transport, 614-15
Kahang (Sketch p. 99), 99, 241, 251
Kahang Airfield (Sketch p. 99), 99, 257, 262, 266
Kajang (Map p. 54; Sketch p. 208), 62, 207-8
Kai Island (Sketch p. 439), 439
Kai Tak Airfield (Map p. 171), 129
Kalai Mission (Sketch p. 654), 665, 671
Kalidjati Airfield (Sketch p. 500), 499
Kalili Harbour (Sketch p. 413), 415
Kalingi (Sketch p. 658), 657, 661n
Kallang Airport (Map p. 286; Sketch p. 374), 121n, 291, 294, 325, 361-2, 364-5, 369, 379
Kamakura Maru, Japanese transport, 613
Kamanakan (Sketch p. 654), 655
Kampar (Sketch p. 188), 181, 185
Kampar, Sungei (Map p. 188), 187
Kampong Bahru, 62
Kampong Jawa (Map p. 344), 335
Kampong Slim (Sketch p. 188), 194-5
Kanburi (Sketches pp. 542, 563), 545, 567, 581-2, 585-6, 587-9, 591
Kanchanaburi; see Kanburi
Kangkar, Sungei (Map p. 286), 291
Kanjong Imam (Sketch p. 148), 147
Kapepa Island (Sketch p. 658), 658
Kapingamarangi Island (Map p. 30), 1n
Kapitz, Lt-Col J. R. L., 421, 424, 426-7, 428-9, 431, 434-5
Kappe, Brig C. H., 41n, 60, 85, 86n, 373, 387, 572, 573n, 581
appointed CSO 8 Div, 85
forms “Snake Gully Rifles”, 360
Karachi, 444/1
Katherine, 467n
Kato, Masuo, 4/.2
Kaut (Sketch p. 413), 413-14, 415
Kaut Harbour (Sketch p. 413), 413, 415
Kavavas River (Sketch p. 654), 661
Kavieng (Map p. 393; Sketch p. 413), 396, 398, 411
Japanese plan capture, 392
Japanese invasion, 414-16
Kavieng Airfield (Sketch p. 413), 413, 414
Kawamura, Major-General, 149
Kawkareik (Sketch p. 542), 545
Kay, Sgt B. G., 432
Kearney, Capt P. D., 215
Keat Hong (Sketch p. 310), 315, 317, 323, 335, 339
Kedah, State of (Maps pp. 54, 139), 64, 140, 150, 164, 209
defence requirements, 93
Kedah, Sungei (Map p. 158), 150, 157
Kedah Peak (Map p. 158), 157, 159
Keegan, Maj R. W., 231-2, 233, 236-7, 242, 248, 302, 315-16, 321, 347-8
Kefannanu (Sketch p. 467), 491
Keitel, Field Marshal W., 80n
Kelantan, State of (Map p. 54), 64-5, 138, 149, 162, 166, 191
defence requirements, 93
withdrawal from, 142, 153, 155
Kelantan, Sultan of, 142
Kelena, 251n
Kendari (Map p. 393), 206, 259, 392, 416-18, 427, 474, 490, 493, 497
Kendau (Sketch p. 550), 546-7, 549
Kennedy, Capt J., 558
Kennedy, Pte N., 406
Kennedy, Sgt R. J., 597
Kent-Hughes, Colonel Sir Wilfrid, 8n, 69, 72n, 86n, 101, 279, 361, 366, 382, 520-1, 683
appointed DAQMG 8 Div, 28
appointed AA&QMG 8 Div, 373
Keppel Golf Links (Sketch p. 374), 379
Keppel Harbour (Map p. 286), 291-2, 294, 519, 520
Keravat Experimental Farm (Sketch p. 654), 654-5
Keravat River (Sketches pp. 394, 654), 396, 407-8, 653-5, 664
Keravia Bay (Sketch p. 401), 403, 412
Kerr, T. -Col D. R., 541
Key, Maj-Gen B. W., 138, 142, 225, 231, 241, 257, 259, 261, 264, 273, 282, 338, 340, 342-3, 354n, 512
commands 8 Indian Bde, 106n
orders withdrawal from Kota Bharu, 142
appointed GOC 11 Div, 207
orders 53 Bde to clear road to Parit Sulong, 236
endeavours to expedite attack, 240
Khlaung Ngae (Maps pp. 54, 139), 140
Kiangsi (Sketch p. 644), 16, 643-4, 645
Kido, Marquis Koichi, 56n
Kilgour, Major, 389
Kilo-4 Camp, 555
Kilo-55 Camp (Sketch p. 550), 555, 556
Kilo-60 Camp, 553
Kilo-80 Camp (Sketch p. 550), 555, 559, 560n, 561
Kilo-85 Camp, 559
Kilo-95 Camp, 555
Kilo-105 Camp (Sketch p. 550), 553-4, 557n, 560-1
Kilo-108 Camp (Sketch p. 550), 553-4, 555
Kilo-116 Camp (Sketch p. 550), 556
Kilo-130 Camp (Sketch p. 550), 556
Kilo-150 Camp (Sketch p. 550), 555
Kimmel, Admiral H. E., 108
King, Fleet Admiral Ernest J., becomes Chief of US Naval Operations, 440-1
King, Maj-Gen Edward P., 507
King, Capt J. C., 130n
King, Maj-Gen R., 85
Kinkon Maru, Japanese transport, 536
Kinsayok (Sketch p. 563), 563, 571, 587
Kinta, British merchantman, 383
Kirkland, Sgt A. J., 403
Klang, Sungei (Sketch p. 208), 207-8
Klapalima (Sketch p. 468), 468, 472
Japanese attack on, 483
Kluang (Map p. 54; Sketch p. 99), 64, 70, 98-9, 153, 203, 207, 241, 250, 254, 257, 260, 262, 269, 279n, 306
Kluang Airfield (Sketch p. 99), 99, 257, 262, 266
British air attacks on, 365
Knight, Pte P., 481
Kobe (Sketch p. 617), 613-14, 619
prisoners of war at, 620-21, 622-5
Kobe House Camp, 622-5
Kodiang (Maps pp. 54, 139), 146-7, 148
Koenigplein, 533
Koepang (Sketches pp. 467, 468), 69n, 130, 271-2, 417, 419, 466-7, 468-9, 470-2, 474-5, 482, 486, 492-3, 538n
Koepang Bay (Sketch p. 468), 466, 468, 472, 482
Kokopo (Sketch p. 394), 395, 401-2, 404-5, 406n, 409, 411
Kokopo Ridge Road (Sketch p. 401), 396, 401-2, 405-6
Komet, German raider, 52
Konan (Sketch p. 617), prisoners of war at, 631-2
Kondo, Admiral N., 497
Konkoita (Sketches pp. 550, 563), 545, 564, 573-4, 576, 580, 585-7; see also Upper Konkoita
Konoye, Prince Fumimaro, 2n, 37
becomes Premier, 22
resigns, 94
Konyu (Sketch p. 563), 562, 564, 568-71, 583
Konyu 2
see Malayan Hamlet
Koolama, Australian transport, 473
annexed by Japan, 1
Japanese strength in, 114
prisoners of war in, 611-12, 631-2, 633
Korean Guards, 546-7, 549, 552-3, 558, 562, 569, 578, 592, 620
Kortenaer, Dutch destroyer, 456
Kota Bharu (Map p. 54; Sketch p. 124), 64, 87, 106-7, 124, 130, 132n, 133-4, 153
air force based on, 121n
air operations from, 122
Japanese invasion of, 125-6, 135, 137-8, 142
Kota Bharu Airfield (Sketch p. 124), 125, 137, evacuation of, 138
Kota Tinggi (Map p. 54; Sketch p. 99), 98, 251, 262, 266
Kowloon (Map p. 171), 170, 173, 176
Kra Isthmus (Map p. 42), 92, 107, 109
British proposal to occupy, 50, 109, 122-3
Kranji (Map p. 286; Sketch p. 328), 321, 330, 332
ammunition magazine at, 326, 341
Kranji, Sungei (Map p. 286; Sketch p. 310), 291-2, 296-7, 298, 301, 303, 306, 323-4, 325-6, 327-8, 329, 330-1, 335, 340
Kranji Hospital, 530
Kranji–Jurong Line (Map p. 286), 291-2, 306, 323, 337, 366
preparations on, 324
General Percival attempts to stabilise on, 325
dispositions on, 326, 327-8, 335-6
withdrawal from, 339-40
attempted recapture of, 343, 346
Kranji Road (Sketch p. 328), 298, 329-30, 333
Krantz, Maj S., 550
Krian, Sungei (Map p. 158), 160, 162-3, 166
Kroh (Maps pp. 54, 158), 64, 133, 140, 146, 149, 151, 156, 160-1, 162
Kuala Kangsar (Map p. 158), 64, 156, 160, 163, 165-6
Kuala Krai (Map p. 54), 138, 142, 153, 155
Kuala Kubu (Map p. 54; Sketches pp. 188, 208), 64, 168, 187, 191, 209
Kuala Lipis (Map p. 105), 142, 155, 168, 191
Kuala Lumpur (Map p. 54; Sketch p. 208), 48, 62, 72, 79, 96, 168-9, 193, 198, 203, 220, 248n, 279n, 306
British withdrawal from, 208-9
Kuala Lumpur Airfield (Map p. 105), 168, 193
Kuala Selangor (Sketch p. 188), 185, 193
Kuantan (Map p. 54; Sketch p. 192), 64, 106-7, 133-4, 143, 153, 168, 250, 269
defence of, 163
withdrawal from. 191-3
Kuantan, Sungei (Sketch p. 192), 191
Kuantan Airfield (Map p. 105; Sketch p. 192), 121n, 125, 142, 163, 191
defence of, 192-3
British air attack on, 221
Kuching (Map p. 30; Sketch p. 179), 121, 180, 595n, 596
capture of, 180-1
prisoners of war at, 595-6, 599, 633
defence of, 429-32
surrender of, 434
Kulai (Map p. 262), 258, 277-8, 279, 281-2
Kun Knit Kway (Sketch p. 550), 549, 551, 553
Kunming (Map p. 42; Sketch p. 644), 16, 638, 643, 645
Kure, 114
Kuretake Maru, Japanese transport, 417
Kurile Islands (Map p. 112), 111
Kurusu, Saburo, 94-5, 127, 130-31, 132n
Kusunose, Colonel, 410
Kuwada, Lt-Col, 411
Kwajalein Atoll (Map p. 112), 132
American strikes on, 441
Kwangsi Province (Sketch p. 644), 16, 114
Kwantung Province (Sketch p. 644), 3n
Kweichow Province (Sketch p. 644), 16
Kyle, Lt A. F., 656-7
Kyokko Maru, Japanese transport, 613
Kyushu Island (Sketch p. 617), 626, 628
–L–
Labis (Sketch p. 211), 211, 230-1, 235-6, 240
Labuan Island (Map p. 30; Sketches pp. 179, 595), 51, 595-6, 634
Lae (Sketch p. 658), 279, 396, 399, 674
Laffy, Capt J. P., 491
Laha (Sketch p. 421), 424, 432, 434, 436, 438
Laha Airfield (Sketch p. 421), 419-20, 422-3, 425, 426-7
fight for, 435-7
Latin (Sketch p. 654), 655-6, 660
Laidlaw, Maj G. G., 471, 479, 480-1
Laitimor Peninsula (Sketch p. 421), 420-2, 425-6, 427-8, 429, 435, 437
Lakatoi, motor schooner, 658, 661. 673
Lakekamu River (Sketch p. 658), 673
Lakunai Airfield (Sketches pp. 394, 401), 395, 397-9, 401, 405, 411
Lalang, Sungei (Map p. 158), 159
Lamacott Mission, 413
Lamacraft, Capt A. M., 213, 217, 219-20
Lambert, Cape (Sketch p. 654), 656
Lamma Island (Map p. 171), 173
Landing Craft, Japanese, 116, 333-4
Lane, Lt-Col C. M., 180-1
Lang, Lt C. W. P., 504
Langinoa Plantation (Sketch p. 654), 656, 659-60
Larkin, Pte J. W., 30
Lashio (Sketch p. 644), 16, 464, 643-4
Lassul Bay (Sketch p. 654), 655-6, 660
Lateri Battery (Sketch p. 421), 429, 435
Latham, Rt Hon Sir John, 10, 23
Latourette, K. S., 4n
Latuhalat (Sketch p. 421), 421, 425, 433, 439
Launceston Grammar School, 487n
Laurabada, Australian yacht, 661, 672-3
Lavarack, Lt-Gen Sir John, 8n, 33, 256n, 445, 448, 450, 463, 464n, 496, 678
arrives Java, 442
objects to division of Corps, 443
prepares appreciation on defence of Nei, 444
opposes employment of AIF in Java, 446-7
issues instructions to Blackburn, 454
flies to Australia, 456-7, 459
Laverton Airfield, 459
Lawrence, Maj K. P. H., 314, 320
Laws, Lt D. A., 673
Lawson, Brig J. K., 172-3, 174-5
Lay, Brig W. O., 106n, 140, 146, 149, 159, 273-4
commands 8 Indian Bde, 207
Layang Layang (Map p. 262), 262, 270. 273-4
Layton, Admiral Sir Geoffrey, 93, 122-3, 125n, 141n, 144n, 145
Commander-in-Chief China Station, 40
commands Eastern Fleet, 145n
reinforcement of, 146
transfers to Batavia, 204
Leach, Capt J. C., 144
allots Pacific mandates, 1n
Japan resigns from, 3
Leave, 258n
Ledge, The (Map p. 139), 140, 146, 149
Lee, Sgt G. F., 332
Leggatt, Lt-Col Sir William, 423, 467-70, 472-3, 475, 482-7, 488-9, 490, 492, 522n, 534
Leighton Hill (Map p. 171), 175
Leles (Sketch p. 500), 532-3, 534
Lelet Plateau (Sketch p. 413), 415
Lemingi (Sketch p. 654), 661-2, 664, 672
Lend-Lease, 55
Lennon, Lt J. J., 319
Leong Chu, Mr, 658
Lerew, Gp Capt 3. M., 397, 399
Leuwiliang River (Sketch p. 500), 499
Levy, WO2 P. R., 545n
Lewis, Pte J. B., 434
Lexington, American aircraft carrier, 128, 440
Liaison, between Western Area HQ and brigades, 322n
with Indian Corps at Causeway, 333
with Dutch, 418-19, 423n, 424, 429n, 501
between AHQ and Gull Force, 423n
Liang (Sketch p. 421), 420-1, 427
Liaotung Peninsula (Map p. 30), 3n
Liayuanchow; see Chen Cha Tung
Libaran Island (Sketch p. 595), 604
Libya, 52, 85, 145, 169, 184, 190, 255
Ligertwood, Hon Sir George, 375n, 385n, 650-2
Lim Chu Kang Road (Map p. 286; Sketch p. 310), 291, 311-12, 314-15, 319
commands 23 Bde, 31
criticises employment of Gull and Sparrow Forces, 418-19
Ling, Sgt L. F., 504
Lingayen Gulf (Map p. 178), 177
Lingga Archipelago (Sketch p. 384), 389
Liquissa (Sketch p. 478), 480, 493
Liverpool, 31
Lloyd, Maj-Gen C. E. M., 206n, 443
Lloyd, Lt-Col E. E., Longfield, 9-10
Lloyd, Brig J. E., 633
Lloyd, Pte S. K., 357
Lolobau, pinnace, 658
Lolobau Island (Sketch p. 658), 660
Lolotoi (Sketch p. 478), 492-3
Lomas, Maj F. J., 406, 409, 663, 667
Lombok Strait (Sketch p. 393), 456, 497, 499
London, 13, 14, 18, 26, 40-1, 48, 50-1, 52, 56, 74, 76-7, 78-9, 82-3, 91n, 92-3, 132n, 144-5, 169, 255n, 256, 284-5, 447, 449, 452, 457, 459, 462, 465, 632, 635, 649
Lonely Cross Spur, 481
Looting, 519
Lorenco Marques, 475n
Lorengau, 396
Love, Maj F. S., 84n
Lowe, Capt R. F. M., 533
Lower Nieke (Sketch p. 563), 573-4, 576
Lower Songkurai (Sketch p. 563), 574-5, 579
Lubok River (Sketch p. 595), 604
Lubuklinggau (Sketch p. 384), 540
Lumekin, Capt S. Hugh, 558, 560
Luzon (Map p. 178), 202, 342, 593, 647, 674
defence plans, 89-90
Japanese air attacks on, 129
Japanese reinforcement of, 507
Lye Mun Passage (Map p. 171), 173
Lyneham, Lt-Col E. D., 496, 534, 539
Lyon, Brig C. A., 157
Lyon, Lt-Col I., 388
Lyttelton, Rt Hon O., 91n
–M–
McAlister, Sgt A. J., 262
MacArthur, Gen of Army Douglas, 129, 132, 177, 179, 183, 205-6, 390-1, 445n
commands United States Army Forces in Far East, 87-8
career, 89
organises defence of Philippines, 90
considers Japan over-extended, 93-4
warned of possibility of surprise attack, 108
withdraws Luzon forces to Bataan Peninsula, 177
estimate of, 183n
ordered to Australia, 506-8
appointed Supreme Commander Allied Powers, 635
Macassar (Maps pp. 112, 393), 284, 474, 490, 633
Macaulay, Capt N. G., 522n
McBride, Maj J. H., 436, 438-9, 440
McCabe, G., 683
McCallum, Capt J. T., 655
MacCallum, Brig W. P., 454-5
McCarthy, Lt-Col J. K., 657-61, 672-3
McCauley, Air Marshal Sir John, 163n, 442, 453
McCrae, Pte V. L. J., 506
McCure, Lt R. M., 227n
McCutcheon, Lt W., 488
Macdhui, Australian transport, 672
Macdonald, Capt H. C. H., 238
MacDonald, J. Ramsay, 3
McDonald, W Cdr J. R. G., 419n
McEachern, Brig C. A., 304, 362, 525, 563n, 566-7
McEwen, Hon J., 23
McEwin, Capt O. S., 303
McFarlane, S Ldr A. B., 427n
McGregor, Capt I. A., 515
Machang (Sketch p. 124), 142, 153
airfield at, 125
Machine-Guns, 86, 305n, 402n, 419n
Japanese, 115
McInnes, Maj C. L., 401-2, 406-7, 408, 653-4, 655-6
Mack, Capt V., 517
Mackay, Lt-Gen Sir Iven, 33, 35, 97, 350n
Mackay, Lt I. J., 350, 358, 363
Mackay, T. R. B., see McKenzie, Sig D. S.
Mackenzie, Compton, 82n
McKenzie, Maj C. F. G., 471, 475, 476-8, 479, 481
McKenzie, Sig D. S., 597
MacKenzie, Lt Cdr H. A., 663, 672
MacKenzie, S. S., 392n
McLaren, Capt R. K., 597
McLaughlin, Paymaster Cdr W. E., 9n
McLeod, Lt-Gen Sir (D.) Kenneth, 108n
McLeod, Lt-Col N. R., 400, 664
McLeod, Lt R., 224
McLeod, Lt T. R., 487
McMillan, Capt George J., 128
McNicoll, Brig-Gen Sir Walter, 396
Macrae, Maj I. F., 424, 426, 433, 438-40, 605, 610, 638-9
MacRitchie Reservoir (Map p. 286; Sketch p. 360), 291, 325, 352-3, 358, 361
Madang (Sketch p. 658), 660, 661
Maddern, Lt-Col N. P., 485-6, 487-9, 522n
“Magic”, code name for intercepted Japanese messages, 56
Maher, Capt M. B., 234, 242, 244
Maierhofer, Rev Father, 662, 664
Mail, 61
in captivity, 525-6, 537-8, 561, 607, 617-18, 620, 631, 645, 674n
examined by CARO for prisoner-of-war information, 679
Major, Capt J. F., 433
Majuro, 132
Makasura Camp, 537-9
Malabunga (Sketch p. 394), 398, 408, 661, 663-4
Malabunga Junction (Sketch p. 401), 407-8, 655, 664
Malacca (Map p. 54; Sketch p. 208), 62, 211, 223-4, 303n
Malacca, Colony of (Map p. 54; Sketch p. 208), 101, 167, 198-9, 203, 222
administration of, 48
defence plans, 98
role of AIF in, 106
Malacca, Strait of (Sketch p. 384). 545
Malaguna (Sketches pp. 394, 401), 395, 399, 404
Malahuka, motor schooner, 660
Malaria, 67n, 426, 469, 471, 528, 553, 575, 577, 590, 605, 671n, 672
Malaya (Maps pp. 30, 54), 41, 45-6, 54, 57, 63, 67-9, 71-2, 85-7, 92-3, 96, 104, 108, 114-15, 121, 123, 126-7, 129, 131, 177. 179, 180, 198, 204n, 206, 254, 284, 288, 290, 293n, 296, 345, 353, 381n, 383, 388n, 389, 419, 443, 451n, 452-3, 463, 472, 496, 507, 513, 520-1, 530, 581, 588, 593, 633, 643, 646, 676-7, 679
reinforcement of, 13-14, 49-50, 76, 81-2, 95, 103, 163-5, 182-4, 189-90, 209-10, 221-2, 258n
garrison needed for defence of, 18, 51, 93
strength and deficiencies, 43, 44, 77-8, 102-3
dispositions, 106
Australian reinforcement of, 19, 44n, 45, 52, 59, 60-1, 62, 83, 84, 101
proposed dispatch of 7 Aust Div to, 20, 25, 26
defence plans. 20, 24, 27, 40-1, 58, 78-9, 90, 98, 100, 107, 202-3
civil administration of, 47, 48-9, 145, 190-1, 203-4, 252, 285
British air strength in, 49-50, 77, 163
requirements, 58
distribution, 121n
losses, 141
reinforcement, 257
population, climate, etc., 64-6
publicity policy, 73-4, 84, 141
regarded as backwater by British officers, 97
lacks adequate labour force, 107
Chinese mission to, 109
Japanese plans, 110-11, 116, 125, 133-5
mobilisation ordered, 122
campaign in, 137-40, 142, 146-63, 165-9, 181, 184-90, 191-7, 199, 205, 207, 210-21, 222-49, 250-52, 256-59, 259-69, 269-71, 272-83
air reinforcement route to, 169
included in ABDA Command, 201
leadership in, 204-5
British occupation planned, 634-5
prisoner-of-war deaths in, 642
Malaya, Federated States of, 48, 62, 72, 168, 198
Malayan Communist Party, 204
Malayan Farms (Sketch p. 310), 322, 327
–Department of Information, 74
Malayan Hamlet (Sketch p. 563), 582-3, 586
Malayan Kuomintang, 204
Malayan Police Force, 265, 293
Malay Peninsula, 27, 62-3, 91, 133, 162, 202, 253, 341, 392, 646
Malays, The, 66, 209, 281, 517, 594
relations with AIF, 62
population in Malaya, 64
attitude to escapers, 248n, 387n
behaviour under air attack, 372
on Burma–Thailand railway, 587-8
Malayu, Sungei (Map p. 286; Sketch p. 310), 306, 327
Malay Volunteer Forces
–Federated Malay States Volunteer Force, 104, 281n
establishment of, 14
mobilisation ordered, 122
–Straits Settlements Volunteer Force, 106n, 160-1, 289, 293
calibre, 290
–Brigades
1st Malaya, 79, 106n, 290, 293, 340, 358, 361, 369, 370, 373-5
2nd Malaya, 79, 106n, 293, 361, 369
–Battalions
1 Malay, 106n, 300, 369, 370, 379
1 Perak, 185n
3 Bn SSVF 156n
Malmal Mission (Sketch p. 658), 671
Maltby, Maj-Gen C. M., 174-5, 176
commands British Tps in China and Hong Kong, 170
Maltby, Air Vice-Marshal Sir Paul, 365, 442, 502-3, 525, 534
commands British and Australian air units of ABDA Command, 341
Manchuria (Map p. 30; Sketch p. 617), 6, 14, 22, 55, 113, 626
Japan gains control of, 3
Japanese strength in, 114
prisoners of war in, 630-1, 633, 639-40
Mandai, Sungei (Sketch p. 328), 331-2
Mandai Kechil, Sungei (Sketch p. 328), 331-2, 333
Mandai Road (Sketch p. 328), 331, 338, 343, 354, 355-6
Mandai Road Village (Sketch p. 328), 298, 354
Manhattan, American transport, 183n
Manikin River (Sketch p. 468), 484
Manila (Map p. 178; Sketch p. 88), 81, 93, 116, 122-3, 127, 129, 177, 390, 634, 640-1
Japanese enter, 179
Australian reception group at, 641-2
Manila Bay (Sketch p. 88), 89-90, 177, 179, 506
Manor House (Sketch p. 374), 362
Mant, Gilbert, 63n
Manunda, Australian hospital ship, 634
Manus Island (Map p. 393), 396
Mape (Sketch p. 478), 481, 493
Marblehead, American cruiser, 90
Marco Polo Bridge, 10
Marella, Australian transport, 258n
Mariana Islands (Map p. 30), 128, 132
placed under Japanese mandate, 1
Marnix van St Aldegonde, Dutch transport, 84
Marriott, Pte H. W., 480
Marsden, Chaplain Rev, L. T., 583
Marshall, Pte E. E., 505
Marshall, Gen of Army George C., 53, 94, 108, 177, 441, 506
on proposed visit of Us naval squadron to Singapore, 39
rejects ADB1 plan, 81
proposes Wavell as ABDA Command, 184, 201
and reinforcement of Australia, 450
Marshall, Capt G. C., 606
Marshall Islands (Maps pp. 30, 112), 111, 132
placed under Japanese mandate, 1
bombarded by American carriers, 441
Marsland, F-Lt G. H. R., 658-9, 660-1
Martaban (Sketch p. 461), 451n
loss of, 461
Martin, Brig J. E. G., 85
Martin, Sgt L. E., 431
Mary Rose, motor launch, 377, 385
Massacres, at Parit Sulong, 246-8
at Alexandra hospital, 374
on Banka Island, 386-7
at Laha, 436
in Borneo, 603-4
Massy-Beresford, Brig T. H., 352
Massy-Greene, Hon Sir Walter, 40
Matador Operation, 92-3, 109, 121-3, 124-5, 138, 151
Matheson, Maj G., 394
Matloff, M. & Snell, E. M., 202n
Matsuda, Nobunaza, 603n
Matsui, Lt-Gen Takuro, 133n
becomes Foreign Minister, 22
states Japanese attitude to 10-year Pact, 37-8
on Lend-lease, and American policy, 55
offers Japan’s services as mediator, 75
obtains pact of neutrality with Ussr, 79
meets Ribbentrop in Berlin, 80
replaced as Foreign Minister, 87
Matthews, Capt L. C., 356, 594, 595-7, 598-9
Matthews, Spr P. J., 530n
Matupi Harbour (Sketch p. 394), 395, 403
Matupi Island (Sketch p. 401), 396, 401, 404
Mauretania, British transport, 60
Mavelo Plantation (Sketch p. 654), 673
Mawhood, Lt-Col J. C., 83
Maxwell, Maj A. M., 30, 212n, 228, 513, 515, 524
Maxwell, Brig D. S. (Plate p. 15), 31, 68, 101, 106n, 210, 212n, 263, 275, 277, 296-8, 300, 304, 325, 327-8, 356, 370, 382, 613
commands 2/19 Bn, 29
estimate of, 30
commands 27 Bde, 86
reconnoitres Gemas position, 167
seeks permission for limited withdrawal from Causeway, 329
delegates responsibility for coordination, 330
problems of, 333
opens headquarters in Holland road, 338
placed under command General Key, 338-9
reports to General Key, 343
ordered to recapture Bt Panjang, 354
May, Chaplain Rev J. L., 663n
Mays, Sister D. M., 413
Meanjin, 515n
Medical Supplies, in captivity, 517, 518, 577n, 594, 601, 605, 609
Mediterranean Sea, 26, 51-2, 53-4, 76, 253
British naval commitments in, 19, 23-4, 56, 83
Meiklejohn, Lt J. T., 314
Metloe (Sketch p. 550), 551, 553-4, 555
Mekong River, 16
Melbourne, 31, 40, 64, 69, 84, 101, 154, 191n, 256, 374, 376n, 384, 385n, 415, 419-20, 423-4, 459, 638-9
Melville, Lt-Col W. S., 213, 217-18, 220
Menado (Map p. 393), 205, 417, 424, 426
Menam Kwa Not River (Sketch p. 563), 562-3, 564, 570
Mentiplay, Lt D. V., 349n
Menzies, Rt Hon R. G., 14, 72, 82-3, 191n
explains Australian policy in Pacific, 11
proposes conference with British Prime Minister and Dominion representatives, 21
instructs Australian delegation to Eastern Group Conference, 40
visits United Kingdom, 57
cables views on British naval reinforcement of Far East, 76
returns to Australia, 81
Merak (Sketches pp. 498, 500), 499-500
Merauke (Sketch p. 439), 439-40
Mergui (Map p. 112; Sketch p. 542), 102, 108, 541-2, 544, 548-9, 590, 637
Merrett, Maj R. O., 312, 319, 322-3, 335, 345, 348
commands Merrett Force, 324
Mersing (Map p. 54; Sketch p. 251), 67n, 70, 107, 123, 133-4, 163, 180, 198, 199n, 203, 241, 254, 260, 262, 266-7
22nd Bde at, 121
dispositions, 153-4
operations at, 250, 251-2, 269
evacuation of, 279n
prisoners of war at, 519
Mersing, Sungei (Sketch p. 251), 251
Mezali (Sketch p. 550), 553, 555
Michizawa, Lt, 619
Middle East, 13, 14, 19, 20, 23-5, 44-7, 57, 59, 60, 63, 65, 71-2, 76, 85-6, 96, 101, 104n, 145, 153-4, 163-4, 182, 205, 253, 256n, 258n, 381, 418, 447, 451n, 457-8, 460, 643
concentration of AIF in, 26-7, 59
British plans and policies, 21, 52, 81, 83
Indian Army reinforcement of, 79
Minister of State appointed, 91n
Allied strength in, 95
drawn upon to reinforce Far East, 184, 190, 371n, 443-4, 675
Midway Island (Maps pp. 30, 112), 127-8, 132, 176
Militia, 59
General Bennett’s criticisms, 33-4
strength in Australia, 258n
first militia unit to go into action in Australian territory, 398n
Miller, Lt H. D., 472
Miller, Capt W. A., 86n
Mills, Cpl C. C., 594
Minami, General Jiro, 2
Mina River (Sketch p. 467), 473, 491, 492n
Mindanao Island (Map p. 178), 129, 132, 490, 507
Japanese landings, 177
Missionaries, 395
in New Britain, 405, 662, 664, 669, 670-1
in Timor, 492
Mitchell, Lt C. J., 536
Mitchell, Pte H. E., 481
Mito Maru, Japanese transport, 411
Mont, Brig R. G., 193
Mon (Sketch p. 617), 613-14, 615-16, 626-7
Moji Mara, Japanese transport, 558
Mollard, Maj J. C., 398n, 407-8, 665, 671-2
Molucca Sea (Map p. 393), 271, 392, 421
Money, Capt W. A., 661
Money-Lending, at Changi, 518-19
Montevideo Maru, Japanese transport, 406n, 593, 674
Moon, Maj A. A., 564n
Moore, Lt C. Il, 356
Moorhead, Brig H. D., 140, 149, 193-4, 235
commands 6/15 Indian Bde, 166
replaced, 207
Morale
of 2/21 Bn, 418
of US Navy, 440-1
in captivity, 511-12, 559n, 574, 581, 586, 608, 622
Morgan, L-Sgt J. A., 665
Morgan, Lt-Col M. C., 234, 248n
Morotai (Maps pp. 30, 112), 603, 639-40
Morris, Maj-Gen B. M., 674n
Morrison, Brig C. E., 189, 265
Morrison], Dr G. E., 209n
Morrison, Ian, 209n
Morrison, Capt R. H. K., 218
Morshead, Lt-Gen Sir Leslie, 206n
Mortars, at Gemas, 219-20
at Rabaul, 403
Moses, Lt-Col C. J. A., 86n, 274, 325, 377, 381, 383
Moten, Brig M. J., 85
Mother, The (Sketches pp. 394, 401), 395, 399
Moulmein (Sketch p. 542), 544-5, 546-7, 550, 555n, 558
Mountbatten, Admiral of the Fleet Rt Hon Earl. 633-4, 635
Mount Vernon, American transport, 183, 450n
Moxham, L-Bdr W. D., 603-4
Moynihan, Cpl W. J., 275
Muar (Map p. 54; Sketches pp. 211, 237), 182, 198-9, 206, 222, 257-8, 290n, 296, 299, 305n
reconnaissance of, 198
defence plan, 210
battle of, 222-49
Muar, Sungei (Map p. 54; Sketch p. 211), 203, 210-11, 222, 223n, 230, 235
Muda, Sungei (Map p. 158), 159-61
Mudie, Lt J. V. 312n
Mukden (Sketch p. 617), 3, 631, 639
Mull, Maj A., 550
Mulligan, L-Cpl C. F., 216n
Mulo School, 539
Munich, 30
Muntok (Sketch p. 384), 385-6, 540
Murai, Sungei (Map p. 286), 298-9, 302, 306, 313-14, 315-16
Murayama, Lt, 577
Murchison, Mr, 548
Murdoch, Professor James, 9
Murray, Pte A. C., 505
Murray, WO1 E. A. A., 408
Murray-Lyon, Maj-Gen D. M., 72, 106n, 147, 149, 151, 159
commands 11 Indian Div, 49
requests permission to withdraw from Jitra, 149-50
withdraws to Gurun, 157
replaced, 166
Murray River, 31
Mu Sing, Mr, 595
Muss River (Sketch p. 453), 454
Mutaguchi, Lt-Gen Renya, 133n, 317n
–N–
Nagara, Japanese cruiser, 456
Nagasaki (Sketch p. 617), 613, 628-9
prisoners of war at, 625-6
Nagasaki Bay, 625
Nagatomo, Colonel, 544, 545n, 546n, 547-9, 551-2, 555-6
Nagle, L-Sgt A. G., 215
Nagumo, Vice-Admiral C., commands Japanese Carrier Fleet, 111
Naka, Japanese cruiser, 416
Nakom Nayok (Sketch p. 542), 590
Nakom Paton (Sketch p. 563), 588-9
Namanula Roan (Sketch p. 401), 395
Namatanai (Sketch p. 413), 396, 416, 657
Namazie Estate (Sketch p. 275), 271
action at, 275-7
Namlea (Sketch p. 439), 422, 427n
airfield at, 419n
Nana Maru, Japanese transport, 416-17
Nanchang (Sketch p. 644), 643, 645
prisoners of war at, 619-20
Nason, Capt C. H. T., 500
Nauru Island (Map p. 30), 52, 130, 132, 394
Nave, Paymaster Cdr T. E., 9n
Neave, Capt R. C., 491
Nee Soon (Map p. 344), 326, 330, 338, 354, 356-7, 364, 366
Negri Sembilan, State of (Map p. 54), 198
Negritos, The, in Philippines, 506
Netherlands; See Holland
Netherlands East Indies, 11, 24, 27, 57, 70, 82, 94n, 101-2, 111, 115, 121, 141n, 179, 182, 202, 294, 366, 396, 420, 424n, 444, 450n, 451n, 452-3, 466, 469, 493, 506-7, 524, 629, 676-7
and Japan, 15-16, 25, 39, 55, 93, 109
freezes Japanese assets, 87
Japanese plan attack, 110, 132
British reinforcement policy, 18, 24, 169, 190, 286
conjectural role in Pacific War, 41
defence plans and requirements, 43, 45
Australian cooperation and reinforcement of, 59, 69, 76, 122, 130, 418, 419
mobilises forces, 152
included in ABDA Command, 201-2, 646
British Air Force withdraws to, 341
planned employment of I Aust Corps in, 371, 443-5, 446-7, 675
prisoners of war in, 633-4
Netherlands East Indies Army; see Dutch Army
New Britain (Map p. 393; Sketch p. 658), 101, 396, 406, 410-11, 415
Japanese task force allotted, 111
evacuation of civilians, 392, 397, 673-4
prisoners of war in, 511, 593, 617-18, 621
Australian deaths, 642
evacuation of, 653-74
Newbury, Maj M. W. H., 426, 436
New Delhi, conference at, 23, 40
New Guinea (Map p. 30; Sketch p. 658), 10, 76, 111, 132, 176, 259, 279, 392, 396, 416, 419n, 420, 439, 465, 507, 606, 634, 648, 673
placed under Australian mandate, 1
extension of air force stations in, 45
coastwatching service in, 398n
role of I Aust Corps in, 460
Indian prisoners of war in, 593
New Guinea Constabulary, 665n, 672
New Hebrides (Map p. 30), 15, 396-7
extension of air force stations in, 45
New Ireland (Map p. 393; Sketch p. 413), 396, 398-9, 411, 415-16, 656
Japanese naval force allotted for capture of, 111
Newnham, Capt C. F., 425, 431-3, 434n
News, at Rabaul, 397
on Burma–Thailand railway, 557n
at Sandakan, 594
in Manchuria, 631
of liberation, 635-41
Newton, Maj R. W. J., 232-4, 237-8, 567n, 568, 614, 625
New Zealand, 7, 21, 39, 40n, 44-5, 52-3, 56, 61, 76, 82, 201, 256, 371, 441, 446-7, 460
in conjunction with Australia occupies German islands south of equator, 1n
presses for British fleet in Far East, 6
sends brigade to Fiji, 19n
probability of Japanese invasion of, 24-5, 41, 43
defence links with America and Australia, 39
aircraft deficiencies and requirements, 44
represented at Singapore conferences, 80, 164
declares war on Japan, 130
signs Atlantic Charter, 200n
New Zealand Air Force, dependent on aircraft from Britain, 43
–No 488 Sqn, 121n
New Zealand Army, 14
–Independent Companies, 83-4, 643n
Nibong Tebal (Map p. 158), 160
Nichi Maru, Japanese transport, 536
Nicholls, Maj H. W., 662, 664, 669-70
Niebouer, Mr, 469
Nieke (Sketches pp. 542, 563), 545, 556, 561, 563-4, 572, 574, 576-7, 580-1, 587-8
see also Lower Nieke
Nieuw Amsterdam, Dutch transport, 60
Niki-Niki (Sketch p. 467), 492n
Nimitz, Fleet Admiral Chester W., appointed Commander-in-Chief, US Pacific Fleet, 440-1
Nine-Power Treaty, 10
Nisbet, Brig T. G., 480
Nishimura, Lt-Gen Takumo, 224, 230, 249, 259, 261, 333
commands Guards Division, 133n
Nisi Asi-Betu, 618
Nithsdale Estate (Sketches pp. 251, 267), 100, 252
Noah’s Mission (Sketch p. 401), 405, 407-8
Noakes, L-Sgt G. F., 529
Noble, Gp Capt C. H., 138
Noble, Pte J. A., 216
Noguchi, Colonel, 631
Nomura, Admiral Kichisaburo, 56, 127, 132n
appointed Japanese Ambassador to Washington, 55
negotiates with Cordell Hull, 87, 94-5, 108, 130-31
seeks to be relieved of Ambassadorship, 109n
Non-Aggression Pact of 1939 (Germany-U.S.S.R.), 87
Nona, Mt (Sketch p. 421), 425, 427, 429-31, 434
Nona Plateau, dispositions at, 425
defence of, 431-2
Non Pladuk (Sketch p. 563), 588
Noonan, Cpl A. P., 414
Nordup (Sketches pp. 394, 401), 395, 411
North Africa, 19, 54, 104n, 258n, 418
Northcote, Stafford, 92n
Northcott, Lt-Gen Sir John, 41n, 53n
North Daughter (Sketches pp. 394, 401), 395, 398
Northern Territory, 69, 101, 177, 418-19, 597
North-Western Approaches, 52
North-West Frontier, 19
Norwich, Viscount; see Duff Cooper, Rt Hon Sir Alfred
Nottage, Capt S. G., 402n
Noumea, 397
Nurses, evacuated from Singapore, 362, 372-3
massacred at Banka Island, 386-7
at Rabaul, 397n, 406n, 612, 663n
in Sumatra, 540
Nusa Island (Sketch p. 413), 412
Nusalaut Island (Sketch p. 439), 439
–O–
O.16, Dutch submarine, 125n
Oahu Island, 128
Japanese attack on, 110, 126-7
Oakes, Lt-Col R. F. (Plate p. 15), 226, 302n, 308n, 331, 333, 338, 354-5, 356-7, 581-2, 583-4, 585, 586n, 587
appointed CO 2/26 En, 304
takes command 2/26 Bn, 329-30
ordered to coordinate withdrawal from Causeway, 330
O’Brien, Maj C. B., 266-7, 268, 314. 315, 347, 348, 363
Ocean Island (Map p. 30), 127, 129, 130n, 132
Ocussi (Sketch p. 467), 466, 491n
O’Donnell, Lt-Col I. J., 85, 86n
Officers: Aust, 73
selected for 22 Bde, 29-30
for 27 Bde, 35-6
training for higher command, 33-4
promotion in 8 Div, 85-6
training school at Changi, 96
in captivity, 511, 512, 515n, 518n, 530, 543, 548, 559n, 562, 578-9, 584, 585-6, 587, 591-2, 599, 608, 617, 619, 620-1, 622, 629-31, 632
rates of pay, 531-2, 543n, 548n, 560, 610
deaths, 642
Japanese, 113
Ogama, Cdr, 657n
Oil, Japanese needs, 11, 179, 371
Okada, Cpl, 570
Okada, Rokuo, 9n
Okazaki, Lt, 522
Okey, Maj D. T., 267, 313-15, 320, 363
Oldham, Capt G. C., 41n
Oldham Hall (Sketch p. 374), 362
Old Silk Road, 16
Olney, Pte J. N., 404
Omuta (Sketch p. 617), prisoners of war at, 628-9, 641
O’Neill, Pte F. E. G., 664, 670
Oosthaven (Sketch p. 453), 453-4
evacuation of, 455-6
Open Bay (Sketch p. 658), 658, 660
Orcades, British transport (Plate p. 495), 446, 448, 454-5, 457, 463
Orchard Road (Sketch p. 374), 370
Ord, Maj James B., 88
Orion, German raider, 52
Osaka (Sketch p. 617), 621n, 622-3
Osborn, CSM J. R., VC, 174
Osprey, launch, 376-7
Orr, General, 87
Ottley, Lt D., 305
Owen, Lt-Col W. T., 401-4, 405-7, 411, 654, 663, 665, 671-2
–P–
P.1 Airfield (Sketch p. 453), 453-4
P.2 Airfield (Sketch p. 453), 442, 453-5
Pacific Ocean (Map p. 30), 18, 23, 26, 41, 46, 50, 52, 57, 60, 79, 82, 91, 94n, 108n, 109, 128, 285-6, 395, 440, 451n, 507, 632
allotment of mandates, 1-2
Australia’s trade interests, 5
machinery for handling problems in, 93, 191n
naval strength, 145
role of America in, 13, 27, 39, 40, 53, 54, 55, 80
Japanese ambitions and plans, 17, 55, 56, 110
naval strength, 114
British-American cooperation in, 38
China’s proposal for solution of problems, 39
effect of Pearl Harbour, 126-7
German raiders in, 130n
unified command of forces established, 182, 183-4
Australian representation on, 256
naval reinforcement of, 253
American naval offensive begins, 441
Japanese supremacy established, 508
on destination of I Aust Corps, 447, 449
recommends retention of troops in Java, 459
“Pack of Cards Bridge”, 569
Pact of Steel, 37
Padang (Sketch p. 384), 384-5, 388-9
Padang Besar (Map p. 139), 140
Page, Sub-Lt C. L., 398
Page, Rt Hon Sir Earle, 286, 451n
sent to London, 92
visits Singapore, 93
visits Manila and Washington, 93-4
represents Australia on UK War Cabinet, 169, 447, 449-50, 452
recommends diversion of 7 Aust Div to Ceylon, 459-60
Page, Maj H. H., 397n, 663, 674
Pahang, State of (Map p. 54), 93
Paha River (Sketch p. 468), 482
Painter, Brig G. W. A., 106n, 192, 270, 273, 275
Palabuhan (Sketch p. 500), 505
Palau Islands (Map p. 112), 132
Palembang (Sketch p. 453), 180, 305, 385, 442, 539
Japanese attack on, 453
withdrawal from, 454-5
prisoners of war at, 539-40
Palliser, Admiral Sir Arthur, 123, 205, 457
Palmalmal (Sketch p. 658), 672
Palmer, Lt-Col E. C., 395, 401, 663n, 665, 667n, 671-2
Panapal (Sketch p. 413), 412, 414
Panay, American gunboat, 10
Panchor (Sketch p. 211), 222, 224
Pandan, Sungei (Map p. 344), 340
Papua, 661
coastwatching service in, 398n
Paratroops, Japanese, 453-4, 483-4, 485, 489-90
Paris, Brig A. C. M., 156, 160-1, 165, 185, 188-9, 195, 293, 317, 323-5, 326, 335, 339-40, 345-6, 384, 388-9
commands 12 Indian Bde, 106
commands 11 Indian Div, 166
reverts to command 12 Indian Bde, 207, 225n
Parit Jawa (Sketch p. 211), 222, 224, 226-8, 231, 233
Parit Sulong (Sketches pp. 211, 237), 65, 232-3, 234-5, 242, 245, 256, 272, 296
withdrawal to, 236-40
attempted relief of, 244
massacre at, 246-8
withdrawal from, 248-9
Parker, Lt-Col G. E., 482-3, 491-2, 493
Parker, Capt L. I., 679
Parker, Col P. W., 240
Parkin, Lt-Col J. H. D., 260, 262, 277n
Parry, Maj J. H., 573n
Parry, Lt K. W., 218
Pascatoi. Matron Olive D., 387
arcs of fire, 300
bombardment of, 316
Pasir Mas (Map p. 139; Sketch p. 124), 64
Pasir Panjang (Map p. 286; Sketch p. 360), 291, 325, 337, 340, 358, 369
Pasir Panjang III, 369
Pasir Panjang Ridge, 291, 361, 369
Paso (Sketch p. 421), 422, 424-5, 427, 431, 435, 437
defence of, 428-9
Paso Isthmus (Sketch p. 421), 420, 422
Patani (Maps pp. 54, 139), 64, 133-4, 140, 151, 162
Japanese shipping losses, 125n
Pay, in captivity, 519, 531, 537, 542-3, 544n, 559n, 560, 610
Paya Lang Estate (Sketch p. 211), 210, 212
Paya Lebar (Sketch p. 374), 361, 367, 369
Peach, Lt-Col F. S. B., 264, 522n
Pearce, Dvr T. F., 220
Pearl Harbour (Maps pp. 30, 112), 39, 90n, 110, 115, 128-9, 145, 176-7, 200, 383, 419, 427, 440-1
Japanese plan surprise attack, 55, 56n
warnings of, 108
task force allotted, Ill
effect in United States, 135-6
Peary, American destroyer, 474, 493
Peeler, S-Sgt W., VC, 536n
Pegu (Sketch p. 461), 462, 464-5
Peirce Reservoir (Maps pp. 286, 344), 291, 325, 356, 361, 364
Peirse, Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard, 205, 279
Pellagra, 550
Penang Island (Maps pp. 54, 158), 64, 106, 134, 151, 190, 204, 290, 294, 372, 451n
administration of, 48
British naval strength at, 103
garrison of, 156
British air attacks on, 365
Penfold, A. W., Bayliss, W. C. and Crispin, K. E., 215n, 683
Penfui (Sketch p. 468), 419n, 468, 472, 475, 483-4, 489
Penfui Airfield (Sketch p. 468), 466, 468, 473
evacuated by air force, 474-5
demolished, 482
withdrawal from, 484
Peng Siang, Sungei (Map p. 286; Sketch p. 310), 291, 326, 328-30, 339
Pensacola, American heavy cruiser, 127
Pensacola Convoy, 127, 441, 474, 497n
Perak. State of (Maps pp. 54, 158), 164., 189, 209
Perak, Sungei (Map p. 158), 64, 133, 159, 160, 162-3, 165-6, 181, 185-6, 189, 196
Perak Flotilla, 185-6
Percival, Lt-Gen A. E. (Plate p. 47), 82n, 96, 103, 106, 108n, 122, 142. 145, 157, 159, 163-4, 168, 181, 186n, 193, 198, 207, 210, 212, 246, 250, 253, 258-9, 265, 272, 279, 281. 285, 287-8, 298, 303-5, 326, 338-9, 342-3, 346, 348, 354n, 358-9, 362, 369n, 373, 375-6, 381n, 382, 512, 520, 522, 612, 650-1, 652
appointed GOC Malaya, 78-9
requests minimum of 48 battalions for defence of Malaya, 93
relations with AIF, 96-7, 98, 154
endeavours to increase labour force, 107
visits Sarawak, 121
and Operation Matador, 124
orders that battle be fought out at Jitra, 149-50
approves withdrawal from Kelantan, 153
on Japanese tactics, 155, 166-7
authorises withdrawal to Perak, 162-3
orders formation of Roseforce, 185
plans defence of Johore, 198-9, 206, 221
assessment of, 204
reinforces Muar, 225-6
places Heath in command of Muar front, 230
reinforces Bukit Pelandok, 231
orders withdrawal to Yong Peng, 236
orders Bennett to resume command of troops on Muar road, 240
reorganises, 241
organises Withdrawal to Singapore Island, 254, 257, 260-1, 271
assumes operational control of Singapore Island, 289-90
plans defence, 292-4
selects AIF tor most dangerous sector, 295
reinforces Western Area, 317, 339
organises perimeter defence of Singapore, 325, 335, 336-7, 343, 360-1, 369
orders counter-attack to regain Kranji-Jurong line, 340-1
on lack of air support, 352
ignores request for surrender, 354
seeks wider discretionary powers, 371-2
negotiates cessation of hostilities, 377, 378-80
Perlis, State of (Map p. 139), 140, 146
defence requirements, 93
withdrawal from, 147
Perring, Lt M., 185
Persian Gulf, 371
Perth, Australian cruiser, 533, 615n, 616, 621n
in battle of Java Sea, 497-8
Pessman, Maj-Gen, 495
Philippine Air Force, strength of, 89
Philippine Army, 205, 389-91, 506
expansion and organisation of, 88-90, 177
–Divisions
11 Filipino, 90
21 Filipino, 90
31 Filipino, 90
71 Filipino, 90
Philippine Div, 90
–Regiments: Philippine Scouts, 89
Philippine Constabulary, 89
Philippine Government, 89
Philippine Islands (Map p. 42, Sketch p. 88), 23n, 38, 50, 53, 59, 75, 87, 115, 121, 127-8, 176, 182, 202, 206, 342, 437, 441, 446n, 474, 497, 595, 606, 614, 616, 628-9, 632, 634, 638, 676
United States acquisition of, 4n
reinforcement of. 94
invasion of, 177-9
included in ABDA command, 201, 646-7
surrender of, 506-7. See also Filipinos, The
Philippine Navy, 89
Phillips, WO2 F. V., 505
Phillips, Admiral Sir Tom, 123-4, 145n
appointed C-in-C Eastern Fleet, 122
decides to attack Japanese invasion force, 141-3
death of, 144
Phosphates, 52
Phuquok Island (Sketch p. 88), 134
Pickford, Capt C., 361
Picone, Capt D. G., 599
Piet Hein, Dutch destroyer, 456
Pilelo Island (Sketch p. 658), 669
Pipe-Line (Maps pp. 286, 344; Sketch p. 328), 291, 293, 330, 343, 345, 351, 355-7
Pitsanulok (Sketch p. 542), 590
Place Names, Indonesian, xiii, 419n
Plancentia Bay, 91
Playfair, Maj-Gen I. S. O., 256n
Pleasant. Mt (Sketch p. 374), 373
Plenaps, 81
Poidevin, Capt L. O. S., 489n
Poland, 200n
Pompong, Pulau, 389
Pond, Col S. A. F., 309, 318, 319, 322-3, 326, 336, 340, 345, 351-2, 362, 573, 577-8, 579, 580-1
appointed BM 27 Bde, 36
commands 2/29 Bn, 296
on factor of tiredness in unseasoned troops, 371n
Pondo (Sketch p. 654), 658-9, 660
Pontian, Sungei, 250
Pontian Kechil (Map p. 262), 258-9, 260-1, 265, 273
Poona, 290n
Pople, Maj F. Ii., 373
Port Arthur, 640
Port Dickson (Map p. 54; Sketch p. 208), 62, 63n, 70, 106, 303n
Port Moresby (Map p. 112; Sketch p. 658), 44, 57, 258n, 286, 406, 415-16, 657, 659, 670, 672-3. 674n
expansion of naval station, 45
planned development, 89
Port Swettenham (Map p. 105; Sketch p. 208), 68n, 185, 193, 208, 303n
airfield at, 193
protests at landing of troops in Portuguese Timor, 471, 475n
Portuguese, The, 420, 466, 481
relations with Dutch, 471
Port Weld (Sketch p. 188), 189
Potsdam Declaration, 635
Powell Harbour (Sketch p. 654), 658
Pownall, Lt-Gen Sir Henry, 256n
appointed C-in-C Far East, 166
assessment of, 204
becomes Wavell’s Chief of Staff, 205
Poyan, Sungei (Sketch p. 310), 315, 321
Poynton, L-Sgt J. W., 477, 479, 492n
Prabumulih (Sketch p. 453), 454
Prachuab Kirikun (Sketch p. 542), 590
Praed Point (Sketches pp. 394, 401), 395, 397, 400-1, 411
Press, The, 71-4
Priggi Rajah (Sketch p. 384), 388
Prince of Wales, British battleship, 91-2, 122, 142
arrives Singapore, 103
sinks, 143-4
Prisoners of War
Japanese attitude to, 113, 546n, 562-3
number taken at Singapore, 382, 511
duties of, 385n
escape prevention, 523, 528, 535, 543-4, 546-7, 550, 595, 597
pay of, 531-2, 536, 543, 548, 559n, 560, 566
forms of Japanese punishments, 528, 536-7, 552-3, 560, 563, 568-9, 591, 595, 596-7, 598-9, 600, 605, 609, 610, 618, 619, 625-6, 628-9, 630
sea transportation of, 540-1, 558, 593, 596, 611-16, 617, 642, 674
Malay Prisoner-of-War Administration, 545
rail transportation of, 562, 567, 572, 582
Japanese treatment of sick, 565-6, 569-70, 572-3, 576-7, 579, 584, 589, 609, 623, 632
selection of Japan parties, 589
release and repatriation, 632-42
General Bennett’s status. 650, 651-2
American, in Changi, 530, in Java, 533-4. 538
in Burma–Thailand, 546, 549, 551, 557-8, 560-1, 588, 591, 637
in Japan, 613-14, 618-19, 620-22, 625-6, 628
in Formosa, 629
in Manchuria, 630: repatriation, 634. Australian, 246-8
numbers captured by areas, 511
acting promotion in captivity, 517n
treatment subsequent on Japanese midget submarine raid on Sydney, 537
handling of personal effects. 547
deaths in Burma–Thailand, 554, 561, 588
and Central Army Records Office, 679-82
deaths by areas and causes, 642. British, 503
number taken at Singapore, 382, 511
in Changi, 515n, 523-4, 530, 637
in Burma–Thailand, 541, 546, 549, 551, 557, 562, 568, 571-2, 574, 576, 579, 580, 587, 590-1, deaths, 554n, 561, 581, 584, 588
in Ambon, 606
in Japan, 613, 614-15, 618-19, 620-2, 623-4, 625-6, 628
in Formosa, 629
in Manchuria, 630
liberation and repatriation, 634, 637, 642
Burmese, 642
Chinese, 642
Dutch, 524
in Sumatra, 540-1
in Burma–Thailand, 543, 545n, 546-9, 551, 553-4, 556-7, 558, 560, 562, 564, 571, 590-1, deaths, 561, 588
in Japan, 613, 619, 620, 625-6, 628, 633n
in Formosa, 629
repatriation of, 634, 639. Indian, 247, 593
in Changi, 530
Indonesian, 626
Malay, 642
New Zealand, 642
Portuguese, 642.
–Forces
“A” Force, 558
formed, 519
in Burma–Thailand, 541-57
deaths in, 561
“B” Force, formed, 519
in Borneo, 593-604
“C” Force, 613
formed, 524
in Japan, 619-21
formed, 525
in Burma–Thailand, 566-71
mortality rate, 571
“Dunlop Force”, 538, 562-3, 564-6, 571
in Borneo, 596-604
formed, 525
in Burma–Thailand, 571-81
deaths, 581
“G” Force, 613-14
formed, 525
in Japan, 621-22
“H” Force, 529n, 530, 568, 588
formed, 525
in Burma–Thailand, 581-7
deaths, 585-6
“J” Force, 614
formed, 525
in Japan, 622-5
“K” Force, formed, 525
in Burma–Thailand, 587-8
“L” Force, formed, 525
in Burma–Thailand, 587-8
Senior Officers’ Party, 519-20, 522, 524, 612-13, 618
in Formosa and Manchuria, 629-31
–Groups: 1 (Thailand), 545
2 (Thailand), 545
3 (Burma), 547-9, 551, 555, 561
4 (Thailand), 545
5 (Burma), 545, 549, 551, 556, 557-61
–Units
Anderson Force, 546-7, 549, 551, 553-4, 555-6
Black Force, 546-7, 551, 553, 558
Green Force, 546-7, 549, 551, 553
Ramsay Force, 547, 549, 551. 553
Williams Force, 546-7, 549, 551, 553-4, 555-6, 558
No. 1 Mobile Force, 551, 553-4, 555-6
“Q” Battalion, 564
“R” Battalion. 564
“S” Battalion, 566. 567n, 571n
“U” Battalion, 567n
Japanese, 157, 294, 397, 538, 589, 606, 609, 679
Publicity, in Malaya, 73-4, 84, 141, 190-1, 294
Punt: Gaol, 248n
Pulford, Air Vice-Marshal C. W. H., 145, 168, 281, 373
becomes AOC Far East Command, 77
assessment of, 204
death, 383
Purwakarta (Sketch p. 500), 501
Put Put (Sketches pp. 413, 654), 395, 661, 663
–Q–
Qantas Empire Airways. 444n, 473
Quarry Road (Sketch p. 212), 213-15
Queenborough, British destroyer, 639
Queen Elizabeth, British battleship, 253
Queen Mary, British transport (Plate p. 14), 60-1, 63
proposes agreement with Japan, 391
Quick, Maj E. J., 567n
Quigley, Pte J. B., 245
Quinlan, Lt J. E., 233
Quittendon, WO2 M. W., 544
–R–
Rabalanakaia (Sketch p. 401), 395
Rabaul (Map p. 112; Sketches pp. 394, 401), 86, 259, 286, 396, 413, 415n, 416, 418, 427, 441, 451n, 490n, 493, 641, 670-1, 673
decision to base force at, 59, 392
planned development of, 89, 396-7
Japanese plans, 111
garrison of, 394-5, dispositions, 397, 400-3
air raids, 398-400
fight for, 403-10
Japanese account, 411-12
movement of prisoners from, 612, 674, 679
withdrawal from, 653-74
Racecourse (Map p. 344), 325, 343, 352, 355, 356-7, 358, 360, 367
Racecourse Village (Sketch p. 360), 352, 359, 360, 363
Raeder, Grand-Admiral Erich, 371
Raffles, Sir Stamford. 65
Raffles College (Sketch p. 374), 382
Raffles Square, 126
Raiders, German, in Pacific Ocean, 52, 130n, 394
Ratlaco (Sketch p. 478), 471-2, 475, 478-9, 481
Ralabang Plantation (Sketch p. 654), 663
Raluana (Sketch p. 401), 396, 399, 401, 402-3, 404-6, 411
Raluana Mission (Sketch p. 401) 402, 404
Raluana Point (Sketch p. 394), 395
Ramsay, Col G. E., 330, 331-2. 338, 342-3, 354-5, 364, 541, 549, 551, 553
commands 2/30 Bn, 329
abandons attack on Bt Panjang, 355-6
Ramsbotham, Capt F., 251
Ramshaw, F-Lt J. C., 137
Ramu Valley (Sketch p. 658), 673
Ranau (Sketch p. 595), death marches to, 600-1
prisoners of war at, 601-4
Rangarere Plantation (Sketch p. 654), 656
Rangkasbitung (Sketch p. 500), 499
Ranggon (Map p. 30; Sketches pp. 448, 461), 16, 169, 284, 371, 459, 545, 547, 551, 635, 637-8, 643
reinforcement of, 285
proposed employment of AIF at, 447, 449, 450-2
necessity examined, 460-5
evacuation of 463-4
Rations, at Changi, 512-13, 515, 517, 523-4, 527-8, 531-2
supplemented by Black Market, 518
on working parties, 519
in Java, 532, 534, 535-6, 538-9
in Sumatra, 539-40
in Burma–Thailand, 542, 544n, 556-7, 559, 566, 576-7, 580, 583
in Borneo, 593-4, 596, 600-1. 602
in Japan, 616-17, 618-19, 620-1, 623, 625, 627
on Formosa, 629
in Manchuria, 630-1
in Korea, 632
Read, Capt J. F., 483n
Reconnaissance, Air
British, 122, 123-4, 138, 143, 151, 169, 230n, 305
Reconnaissance, Ground
of Muar-Gemas line, 198
of Ambon and Timor, 418-19
Recruiting, 98
effect of fall of France on, 14
of Res Mt Coys, 146n
Red Cross, in Changi, 528, 531
in Java, 539
on Burma–Thailand railway, 547-8, 557
in Japan, 618, 619, 620, 621-2, 623-4, 627-8, 630
in Manchuria, 630-1
in Korea, 631-2
Reed, Cpl G. B., 412
Reeve, Gnr A., 544n
Reformatory Road (Map p. 344), 337, 345. 347-8, 351, 367
Japanese attack, 350
Reid, Pte K. S., 219
Reinforcements, Aust, 96, 258, 296, 473, 487
tiredness factor in battle, 371n
Indian, 258
Reisir, Gnr D., 527n
Reimer, Pte H., 603
Rengam (Map p. 262), 257, 260, 262, 270
Rengit (Map p. 262), 224, 261. 265
Repatriation of Allied Prisoners of War and Internees, work of, 633-42
Repulse, British battle cruiser, 92, 122-3, 142
arrives Singapore, 103
sinking of, 144-5
Repulse Bay Hotel, 175
Reveille, 33n
Reynolds, Lt P. R., 232, 242, 248
Reynolds, Capt W. R. 389
Rhio Archipelago (Sketch p. 384), 388
Ribbentrop, Joachim von, 75, 80, 87
Rice, 49
Rice-Oxley, Major, 596
Richards, Capt C. R. B., 553, 627
Richards, Cpl R. C., 479
Richardson, Lt G. D., 313
Richardson, Hal, 597n
Richardson, Capt R. J. D., 311-12, 319, 347, 596
Richardson, Lt W. J., 348
Rickards, Cpl J., 594
Ripley, F-Lt G. C., 603
Ritchie, Lt J. M., 232
Riverina, 30
River Valley Camp (Map p. 286), 519, 539, 614, 616, 628
Rivett, Rohan, 683
Rix, A. R., 9n
commands 2/21 Bn, 31
reconnoitres Ambon, 418
appeals for reinforcements, 420, 422-4
Roberts, Capt S. S., 357
Robertson, Lt-Col A. E., 250, 315-16, 321, 358, 363, 613, 619
ordered to form Special Reserve Bn, 302
death of, 620
Robertson, Lt-Gen Sir Horace, 8n, 520
Robertson, Lt-Col J. C., 211, 225, 226-7, 228-9
commands 2/29 Bn, 35-6
Robertson, Maj L. J., 536, 558-9, 560-1
Robinson, Lt A. L. 666n, 669, 672
Robinson, Cpl S. L., 477n
Roche, Bdr F. C., 527n
Roff, Capt N. H., 472, 483-5, 486-7
Rogers, Sgt J., 332
“Rokeby”, 31
Rokyu Maru, Japanese transport, 614-15
Romanus, C. F. and Sutherland, R., 39n
Rommel, Field Marshal Erwin, 253
Roosevelt, Franklin D., 18, 22, 38, 55-6, 108, 130, 136n, 163, 169, 182, 199, 201n, 383, 441, 449, 451, 458, 460, 465, 648, 649
signs Selective Service Bill, 23
issues directive on American policy in Pacific, 52-3
appoints MacArthur Commander Us Army Forces in Far East, 87-8
meets Churchill on Prince of Wales, 91
appeals to Japanese Emperor, 109
and defence of Philippines, 177, 391
proposes Wavell as ABDA Command, 183.4
appeals to Curtin to divert 7 Aust Div to Burma, 450
orders MacArthur to Australia, 506
Rose, Lt-Col A. J. C., 67n. 185
Rose, Col H. B., 175
Rose, Capt J. A., 470
Rosenbaum, Dutch merchantman, 455
Ross, Gp Capt D., 57-8, 469, 470, 493
Ross, Dvr J. C., 662
Round, G., 523n
appointed GSO1 8 Div, 28
becomes CRA 7 Div, 85
Rowell, Lt-Gen Sir Sydney, 86n, 95, 98, 101, 422-3
Royal Military College, Duntroon, 9, 10, 28
Rubber, Malayan output, 14, 48
Rudder, Capt R. O. D., 440, 604
Ruses, American, at Midway, 127n
Japanese, 116-17, 121n, 134, 161, 165, 264n, 267, 276, 306-7, 346, 432, 437
Russell, Sgt E. S., 263
Russell, Lt G. T., 429
Russia, 1, 16, 21, 94n, 136, 183, 341-2
and Japan, 4, 54-5, 79-80, 87, 90, 93
transfers divisions from east to west, 80n
signs Atlantic Charter, 200n
Russian Army, 79-80, 113, 117, 201n, 639
Russian Maritime Provinces, 87, 93n, 131
Ryan, Pte M. P., 476-7
Ryland, S Ldr J. P., 419n
Ryujo, Japanese aircraft carrier, 454
–S–
Sabang Island (Sketch p. 112), 169, 206
Sabin, Lt-Col H. L., 278n
Saggers, Maj A. E., 317, 319, 322-3, 325-6, 340, 345, 347-9, 350, 585
commands Special Reserve Battalion, 304
Sagiri, Japanese destroyer, 180
Saigon (Map p. 30; Sketch p. 88), 113, 121, 134, 144, 589, 614, 616, 634
Saint Patrick’s College (Map p. 286), 362
Saint Paul’s (Sketch p. 654), 655, 660
St Jacques, Cape (Sketch p. 88), 612
Saito, General, 530-1
Sakai, The, 66
Sakai, Lt-Gen T., 173
Sakewa Maru, Japanese transport, 137n
Sakina Maru, Japanese transport, 125n
Salamaua (Sketch p. 658), 411, 658-9
Saligari, Pte E. P., 404
Salween River (Sketch p. 461), 16, 460-1
Samah (Sketch p. 88), 134, 638-9
Samarinda (Sketch p. 179), 206
Sams, Pte E. W., 216n
Sandakan (Sketch p. 595), prisoners of war at, 593-604
Sandakan Airfield, 597, 600, 604
Sanderson, Lt R. E., 185
San Diego, 441
Sandy, Maj D. A., 425-6
Sanitation, at Changi, 515, 523
Santubong River, 181
Saparua Island (Sketch p. 439), 439
Saratoga, American aircraft carrier, 440
British strength in, 121
invasion of, 180
Sarawak State Forces, 180-1
Sarimbun, Pulau (Sketch p. 310), 312
Sarimbun, Sungei (Map p. 30; Sketch p. 310), 298, 312
Sawahlunto (Sketch p. 384), 388
Sayre, Francis B., 391
Scanlan, Col J. J., 398, 402, 405-8, 612, 618, 653, 657, 659, 661, 664, 668-9, 670-1, 672-4
arrives Rabaul, 397
orders redeployment, 399, 400-1
Schilling, Maj-Gen 495-6, 497, 499, 500-1, 502
Schofield, WO2 P. A., 220
Schools, in Malaya, 95
Scorpion, British gunboat, 265
Scott, W Cdr E. D., 424n, 427n, 439
Scott, Sir Robert, 74n
Scott, Col W. J. R., 84n, 423, 429-33, 438, 440, 604-6, 608-10, 638-9
represents Gull Force at AHQ, 420
appointed commander of Gull Force, 424
arrives Ambon, 426, problems, 426-7
negotiates surrender, 434-5
Scriven, Lt-Col E. G. B., 85
appointed CRE 8 Div, 28-9
death, 69n
Sea Bird, steamship, 505
Searle, Colonel, 534
Sedenak (Map p. 262), 262, 270, 273, 277
Sedili Besar, Sungei (Sketch p. 99), 99
Segamat (Map p. 54; Sketches pp. 99, 211), 56, 100, 203, 209-11, 212n, 221, 225-6, 246
withdrawal from, 230-1, 235, 240
Segamat, Sungei (Sketch p. 211), 210, 230, 235
Selama (Map p. 158), 160, 162, 166
Selangor, State of (Map p. 54; Sketch p. 188), 189, 198, 203
Selangor, Sungei (Sketch p. 188), 193, 207
Selapui Island (Sketch p. 413), 414
Selarang Barracks, 512, 525, 527, 530
incident, 523
Selby, Maj D. M., 394-5, 397-8, 401, 402-3, 653, 667, 671
commands 28 Indian Brigade, 166
Seletar Airfield (Map p. 286), 121, 126, 291
Seletar Reservoir (Map p. 286), 291, 338
Seletar Rifle Range (Map p. 344), 356, 364
Semau Island (Sketch p. 468), 482
Semau Strait (Sketch p. 468), 466, 472
Sembawang Airfield (Map p. 286), 121n, 144, 223, 244n, 291, 357
Sembrong, Sungei (Sketch p. 263), 263-4
Sengarrang (Map p. 262), 259, 261, 264-5
Seoul (Sketch p. 617), 612, 631-2
Serang (Sketch p. 500), 533-4, 539, 616
Seremban (Map p. 54; Sketch p. 208), 62, 63n, 70, 72
Sergiopol, 16
Services Press Bureau, 73-4
Seymour, 31
Shanghai (Map p. 30), 49, 82n, 507, 643
Japanese landings at, 3
British garrison withdrawn, 13, 21, 23
Sharman, Lt T. M., 483, 488-9, 491n
Shaw, Lt, 321
Shaw, Maj J. A. L., 303
Shearer, Lt J. N., 223n
Sheehan, Maj-Gen E. L., 31
Shepherd, J., 6n
Shier, Capt F. E., 399, 401-4, 406
Shikata, Lt, 619
Shing Mun Redoubt (Map p. 171), 172
Shinonome, Japanese destroyer, 180
Shintoism, 2
German raiders attacks on, 52, 130n, 394
protection of, 53
tonnages handled at Singapore and Sydney compared, 65
losses at Pearl Harbour, 127
movement of AIF from Middle East, 190, 450n
moved from Singapore, 372
losses in Darwin raid, 493
for repatriation purposes, 642. Japanese, amount employed for offensive, 110-11
losses at Kota Bharu, 125, 135, 137, at Balikpapan, 417
employed for transport of prisoners, 541, 558, 611-16, 617
Shirakawa (Sketch p. 630), 630
Shokaku, Japanese aircraft carrier, 427
Short, Pte N. A. E., 603-4
Shun an, British river boat, 251n
Siam; See Thailand
Siam, Gulf of (Sketch p. 88), 122-3, 134
Sibajak, Dutch transport, 84
Siberia, 16
Siew Cheow, Mr, 596
Signals, Aust, in Malaya, 214, 217n
on Singapore Island, 308, 309-10, 317, 327, 329, 364
at Rabaul, 406
in Java, 496
Sikhs, The, at Changi, 514, 523-4
in Borneo, 594
Silverman, Capt H. N., 405, 663
Sime Rom:, (Sketch p. 374), 294, 352, 357, 373, 519, 530, 585
Simmons, Maj-Gen F. Keith, 106, 168, 254, 272, 281, 292, 297n, 303, 359, 361
commands Singapore Fortress troops, 79
commands Southern Area, 293
allotted role in defence of Singapore, 336-7
Simons, Sister Jessie E., 683
Simonstown, 371
Simpang Jeram (Sketch p. 211), 222, 224, 226
Simpang Kiri, Sungei (Sketch p. 237), 228, 242
Simpang Rengam (Map p. 262), 224, 264
Simpson Harbour (Sketch p. 394), 395, 399, 403
Season, S-Sgt A. B., 410
appointed Director-General of Civil Defence in Singapore, 191, 288
Singapore (Map p. 286; Sketch p. 374), 1, 41, 46-7, 53, 57, 60, 64, 69, 72, 74-5, 81, 85, 87, 96, 100, 102, 107, 116, 122-3, 134, 138, 141n, 142, 144, 149, 150-1, 166, 170, 172, 197-9, 201-2, 204-7, 222, 225n, 254, 256, 265-6, 272, 279, 283, 295, 315, 325, 329, 331, 348n, 350, 352-3, 356, 359n, 365, 367, 391, 400n, 442, 444, 446, 450n, 451n, 452, 463, 496, 520, 523-4, 539, 540, 545-6, 548n, 558, 562, 567, 572, 581-2, 586, 588-9, 593, 596, 604, 613, 614, 616, 617, 640, 677
strength of garrison, 13, 63, 103
estimated requirements, 18, 44, 93
reinforcement policy, 13-14, 52, 76-7, 81
Australia’s contribution, 15, 19, 45, 51-2, 59, 61-2, 84
its importance to Australia, 24-5
Australian Government representative appointed, 91-2
proposed use by American fleet, 17-18, 38-9, 54, 80
defence plans and problems, 20, 27, 78-9, 93, 98-9, 106, 284-5, 286, 287-8, 292-4, 295-6
Japanese gain bases for attack on, 26, 56
administration of, 48
population, 65
naval reinforcement of, 92-3, 103
army reinforcement of, 95, 160-1, 182-3, 184, 189-91, 210, 258, 287, 289-90
Dutch submarines based on, 125n
air attacks on, 126, 152, 287, 370-1, 372, 381, 531
British Resident Minister appointed, 145
proposed dispatch of I Aust Corps to, 163
proposed appointment of Military Governor, 204n, 303
perimeter defence of, 336-7, 340, 343, 361, 368-79
surrender of, 353-4, 378-81, 382-3, 387, 389, 650-2
escapes from, 380-1, 383-9, 650-2
prisoners of war at, 511, 519, 525, 541, 585
liberation and repatriation, 634, 635-8
broadcasts from, 681
Singapore Conferences
Oct 1940, 40-6, 51, 58, 76-7, 79
Apr 1941, 94
Sep 1941, 93
Dec 1941, 163-4
resolutions adopted by America, 108
Singapore Cricket Club, 373
Singapore Dairy Farm (Maps pp. 286, 344), 298, 346, 356-7
Singapore Golf Club (Map p. 344), 352, 357
Singapore Island (Maps pp. 54, 286), 48, 58, 98, 104, 114n, 154, 180, 186, 203, 205, 207, 223, 231, 248n, 251, 261, 264-5, 282, 380, 383, 529, 571-2
compared to Tasmania, 64
army strength and deployment, 79, 106n, 341-2
British air force strength on, 121n
withdraws to, 163
Japanese air attacks, 126, 221, 289
defence plans and preparations, 168, 253-4, 283, 299-302
Director-General of Civil Defence appointed, 191
withdrawal to, 254, 257, 260, 269-70, 271-2
bridgeheads allocated, 272-3
civil administration in, 288, 303
population, 290
morale of, 294-5
artillery defences and employment, 291-2, 295-6, 327
Japanese bombardment of, 299, 303-4, 305, 308-9
Japanese plans, 305-7
escapes from, 348n, 376-7, 378
organised evacuation parties, 372-3, 383
casualties, 382
prisoners of war in, 511-12, 519, 531, 633
liberation and repatriation, 636-7
Allied air raids on, 532. See also Singapore, Singapore Naval Base
Singapore Naval Base (Map p. 286), 14, 131, 143, 145, 170, 293n, 294, 306-7, 333
construction authorised, 3
role in Pacific War, 6-7
theory examined, 7-8
basing of British fleet on, 15, 18-20, 23-4, 58, 446
effect of fall of France on, 26
opening of, 47
protection of, 153
planned demolition, 288
Japanese enter, 373
Singapore Times, 222
Singapore War Council, 288-9
assessment of personalities on, 204
Australian representation on, 365
ceases to function, 376
Singkawang II Airfield (Sketch p. 179), 180-1
Singkep Island (Sketch p. 384), 384n
Singora (Maps pp. 54, 139), 64, 124, 133-4, 140, 143, 147, 207, 221, 269
plan to forestall Japanese seizure of, 92
British air attacks, 365
Singora Airfield, 138
Sinkiang Province (Map p. 30), 16
Sittang River (Sketch p. 461), 462-3
Sitwell, Maj-Gen H. D. W., 495, 496-7, 499, 501-2, 503, 534-5
Skudai (Map p. 262), 258-9, 260, 273, 279, 281-2, 283
Skudai, Sungei (Map p. 286; Sketch p. 310), 306, 327, 331
Sleeman, Lt F. N., 415
Sleepy Valley Estate (Sketch p. 347), 345, 347-8
Slim River (Sketch p. 188), 188, 198, 209
withdrawal to, 189
Sloan, Cpl J. K., 410
Small, Cpl A. L., 594
Smallpox, 553
Smith, Capt D. O., 655
Smith, Lt D. W., 430
Smith, Pte F. C., 476-7
Smith, Sgt F. S., 664
Smith, L-Sgt H. L., 431
Smith, Pte L. W., 406
Smits, Capt, 564
Smokers, in captivity, 607, 628-9
Smuts, Field Marshal Rt Hon J. C., 2n
Smyth, Lt F. M., 318
Smyth, Maj-Gen Sir John, 461, 464
Snell, Lt, 439
Snell, E. M.; see Matloff, M. and Snell, E. M.
Snelling, Capt R. R. L., 231, 234, 236, 239, 243n
Soerabaja, Dutch cruiser, 469, 470
Solomon Islands (Map p. 30), 52
extension of air force facilities in, 45
coastwatching services in, 398n
Songkurai (Sketch p. 563), 574-6, 579-81, 590
see also Lower Songkurai, Upper Songkurai
Songs, use in battle, 237
Sook River (Sketch p. 413), 413-14, 415
Soryu, Japanese aircraft carrier, 427
signs Atlantic Charter, 200n
South African War, 71
South America, 53
South China Sea (Map p. 30; Sketch p. 595), 121, 129, 284, 593, 674
South Daughter (Sketches pp. 394, 401), 395
South-East Asia Command, 634-5
South-West Pacific Area, 634, 675
General MacArthur appointed to command, 506
Spackman, Cpl C. J., 314
Speaker, British aircraft carrier, 642
Spence, Lt-Col A., 469-70, 475, 492-3
Spencer Chapman, Lt-Col F., 83n, 84, 186
Spender, Hon Sir Percy, 101-2
Spooner, Vice-Admiral E. J., 281, 288, 372
commands Naval Staff at Singapore, 204
death of, 383
Sport, at Changi, 517
on Burma–Thailand railway, 551
on Ambon, 606
Stacey, Col C. P., 174n
Stahle, Lt-Col L. R. D., 86n, 520-1
appointed Dados 8 Div, 29
Stand-To, 218n, 219n, 513n, 604n, 626n, 636n
Stanley. Fort (Map p. 171), 175-6
Stanley Peninsula (Map p. 171), 175
Stanwell, Cpl O. M., 363
Stark, Admiral H. R., 39, 53, 81, 108
Stay-Behind Parties, in Malaya, 186
Steele, Maj-Gen Sir Clive, 443, 454-5
Stening, Surgeon Lt-Cdr S. E. L., 616-17, 621n, 622
Stephenson, Spr T., 557
Stevens, Hon Sir Bertram, 40n
Stevens, Brig F. H., 455
Stewart, Athole, 383n
Stewart, Lt A. I., 505
Stewart, Brig I. MacA., 161, 165, 187, 194-5, 272, 283, 336, 339, 346, 381n, 443n, 500
commands 12 Indian Brigade, 166
Sticklenberg, Capt, 608n
Sticpewich, Capt W. H., 598n, 603-4
Stimson, Henry L., 22-3, 53, 55, 108, 391n
Straits Times, 74n, 152, 190, 204n, 252, 288n
Strategy: Allied, in Far East, 54, 80-3, 444-5, 675, 677-8
Beat-Hitler-First policy, 53, 81
effect on Malayan campaign, 198-9, 352
in Middle East, 21. Japanese, 371, 651
Street, Brig Hon G. A., 32
Stronach, Lt G. F., 487
Sturdee, Lt-Gen Sir Vernon (Plate p. 494), 33, 69, 86n, 101-2, 164, 181, 199, 271, 419, 424, 446, 459
appointed GOC 8 Div, 28
becomes CGS, 32
recommends General Bennett as GOC 8 Div, 34
visits Malaya, 52
agrees to dispatch of battalion group to Rabaul, 59
suggests Bennett as GOC-in-C Home Forces, 97
interviews Bennett after escape, 384-5
urges return of AIF to Australia, 444-6. 449, 450, 452, 675-8
judgment vindicated, 465
on disembarkation of Orcades troops in Java, 447
Su (Sketch p. 467), 482-3, 490, 491n, 492n
Suez Canal, 23-4, 76, 447, 460
Suga, Colonel, 595
Sukabumi (Sketch p. 500), 502, 504, 533-4, 538
Sulu Archipelago (Sketch p. 178), 497
Sumanoura Maru, Japanese transport, 417
Sumatra (Map p. 112; Sketches pp. 384, 453), 106, 110, 151, 169, 180, 202, 206, 221, 238n, 266, 272, 281, 284, 305, 348n, 365, 371, 383-5, 387-9, 452, 466, 501, 530, 541
bomb stocks withdrawn to, 154
Malayan air force withdrawn to, 289, 326
air force strength in, 442
planned employment of AIF in, 371, 443-5, 448, 451n, 676
invasion of, 453-4
prisoners of war in, 539-40, 633-4, 638
and ABDA directive, 646
Sumba Island (Map p. 30), 491n
Sumpitan (Map p. 158), 162, 165
Sunda Strait (Sketch p. 453), 258n, 453-4, 456, 498
Sungei Mural Road, 315
Sungei Patani (Map p. 105), 149
British air attack on, 221
Sungei Sayong Halt (Map p. 262), 261-2
Sungei Siput (Map p. 158), 166
Sungkai (Sketch p. 188), 189, 193
Surabaya (Sketch p. 498), 272, 416, 456, 474, 497-9, 538, 675
Susuki, General, 135
Sutherland, R.; see Romanus, C. F. and Sutherland, R.
Suva, 44
Suzuki, Lt-Gen, 380
Swan, Australian sloop, 473-4
Swanton, Sgt S. M., 607
Swartz, Maj R. W. C., 278, 298, 575
Swindail, Cpl D. T., 276
Swiss Rifle Club (Map p. 344), 357
Sydney, 28-9, 61, 64, 84, 258n, 635, 639, 670
departure of 22 Bde from, 60
shipping handled at, 65
Japanese raid on, 537
Sydney Morning Herald, 47n
Syria, 85-6, 205, 258n, 418, 459n, 495
Szechwan Province (Sketch p. 644), 16
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Tabar Island (Sketch p. 413), 398
Taco-Lulic (Sketch p. 478), 478
Tactics, 390
Australian Army fails to develop bush warfare doctrines, 10
in Malaya, 66-7, 100, 161, 168, 186, 210, 222, 232
on Singapore Island, 292-3, 298, 309, 326
on Ambon, 427. Japanese, 49, 116, 117, 155, 162, 166-7, 176, 187, 195-6, 235, 314, 317n, 326n, 472-3
knowledge passed to Australian Army, 377, 380-1, 443n, 500, 651
Taisan Maru, Japanese naval tanker, 125n
Taisho (Sketch p. 617), 613, 621-2
Takagi, Rear-Admiral T., 497
Takanun (Sketch p. 563), 563-4, 577-8, 579
Takao (Sketch p. 630), 129, 612, 614
Takumi, Maj-Gen, 135
Talili Bay (Sketches pp. 394, 401), 397, 401-2
Taliligap (Sketches pp. 394, 401), 396, 400, 402, 404-6, 409, 663
Tamarkan (Sketch p. 563), 588, 591, 616
Tambilahan (Sketch p. 384), 388-9
Tampin (Sketch p. 99), 101, 198, 223
Tampoi Hill (Sketch p. 99), 101, 279n
Tamuan (Sketch p. 563), 571, 588-90
Tanbaya (Sketch p. 550), 576-7
Tangerang (Sketch p. 500), 499, 500
Tanglin Barracks (Sketch p. 360), 351, 358, 361-2, 364, 368-9, 373-4, 511
Tanglin Halt (Sketch p. 360), 361, 369
Tanjong Malim (Sketch p. 188), 163, 193-5
Tanjong Priok (Sketch p. 500), 498, 536, 538-9
Tan Kah-Kee, Mr, 204
Tanks, British, lack of in Malaya, 77, 93
arrive Singapore, 353
numbers dispatched to Russia, 103
in Burma, 463. Japanese, regimental organisation, 115
strength and armament in Malaya, 133n
employed in Thailand, 140, in Malaya, 146, 147-8, 151, 159, 187, 194-5, 217, 219-20, 227, 230, 242, 245, 249, 342, 345-6, 373
in Timor, 488
in Java, 501
Tantui (Sketch p. 421), 422, 426, 604-7
Tanyin (Sketch p. 550), 546-7, 549, 550-1
Taprell, Pte R. M. J., 529
Tarakan Island (Map p. 393), 205, 416, 426, 601
Tarsau (Sketch p. 563), 563, 566-7, 570-1, 573, 582, 589
Tarus (Sketch p. 468), 468, 482-3, 484-5
Tate, Sgt B., 243
Tatsukami Maru, Japanese transport, 417
Tavilo Road (Sketch p. 401), 402, 407
Tavoy (Sketch p. 542), 108, 590
prisoners of war at, 541-4
Tawitawi (Sketch p. 595), 597, 603-4
Taylor, Brig H. B. (Plate p. 15), 106n, 269, 272, 283, 297, 308, 311n, 314, 315, 318-19, 321-3, 325, 335, 345, 350, 368-9, 382
commands 22nd Bde, 29
flies to Malaya, 60n
and training, 68-9
relations with General Bennett, 70
assesses Japanese, 100
commands Eastforce, 207
orders withdrawal of Endau force, 251
withdraws headquarters from Mersing, 252
issues orders for Nithsdale ambush, 262
orders withdrawal to Jemaluang, 268
problems on Singapore Island, 298-9
asks for artillery regiment to be placed under command, 300-1
lays down tactics for 22nd Bde, 309
orders occupation of Bulim line, 323-4
reconnoitres Kranji–Jurong line, 326
on Reformatory road, 337, 358-9
relieved of command, 361-2
in Changi, 516
Taylor, Capt J. L., 220
Taylor, Dr J. P., 594, 596-7, 599
Tazumi, Capt, 528
Tebbutt, Maj W. A., 376n
Tebrau, Sungei (Map p. 286), 300, 307
Telok Anson (Map p. 54; Sketch p. 188), 187-8, 189
Temple Hill, 514n
Tenasserim Coast, 108
Tenau (Sketch p. 468), 466-7, 472-3
Tenedos, British destroyer, 122, 143
Tengah, Sungei (Map p. 286), 291
Tengah Airfield (Map p. 286; Sketch p. 310), 125-6, 291, 299, 306, 309, 315, 317-21, 326-7, 366
air force based on, 121n
air attacks on, 221
abandoned by air force, 303
Terauchi, Field Marshal Count Hisaichi, 113, 507, 635
commands Southern Army, 110
Tern, motor launch, 384
Ter Poorten, Lt-Gen H. (Plate p 494), 152, 457, 497, 499, 501, 525
commands Allied army in Java, 206, 495
surrenders, 502
Thailand (Sketches pp. 88, 563), 18-20, 41, 58, 64, 75-6, 78, 98, 102, 106, 108, 121, 124-5, 127, 187, 207, 365, 446, 507, 524, 528, 551, 556, 593, 611, 614-15, 626, 648
Japanese encroachment, 24, 56, 59
signs peace treaty with Indo-China, 55-6
neutrality violated by Australian officers, 73;
seeks Allied assurances against Japanese attacks, 87
and operation Matador, 92-3, 122, 123
invasion of, 135, 138-9, 140-1, 146
prisoners of war in, 525, 545, 548n, 557, 561-92, 633
liberation and repatriation, 634, 636-8
Australian deaths in, 642
see also Burma–Thailand Railway
Thais, The, 572, 573, 590, 637
Thanbyuzayat (Sketches pp. 542, 550), 544-7, 549, 550-1, 558, 561
air raids on, 554-5
Thant, British destroyer, 266
Thetis, 661n
Thomas, G., 674n
Thomas, Pte H. E., 477, 479, 492n
Thomas, Brig L. C., 339, 350, 351n, 352
Thomas, Maj R. E., 315-16, 321
Thomas, Sir Shenton, 48, 73, 93, 145, 191, 204, 252, 281, 288, 361, 373, 375-6, 378
an assessment of, 204
Thompson, Pte, 529
Thompson, Lt, 359n
Thompson, Chaplain Rev A. H., 599, 600
Thompson, Maj A. N., 522n
Thompson’s Ridge, 188
Thomson Road (Sketch p. 360), 356-7, 364, 368-9
Thornton, L-Sgt C. W., 227
Thracian, British destroyer, 174
Three Pagodas Pass (Sketch p. 542), 590
“Three Spurs” (Sketch p. 478), 472, 478-9, 480
Three Ways (Sketch p. 401), 396, 400-1, 402, 405-7, 408-9
Thursday Island (Sketch p. 439), 44-5, 59, 440, 661
Thyer, Col J. H., 82n, 86n, 228, 243-4, 269n, 282-3, 323, 354, 382
appointed CSO 8 Div Sigs, 29
appointed GSO1 8 Div, 85
recommends redisposal of AIF in eastern Johore, 153
visits 45 Bde headquarters, 228
visits 53 Bde, 240-1
on quality of Australian reinforcements, 296
orders reconnaissance of Kranji-Jurong line, 302
interrogated by Japanese, 520-1
Tibar (Sketch p. 478), 478-9, 480
Tibbitts, Lt A. H., 246-7
Tieland, Maj H. H. L., 428-9
Tientsin (Map p. 30), Japanese blockade of, 10
British troops withdrawn, 13, 23
Till, Lt J. J., 349n
in Hawaii, 126n
in Hong Kong, 173
Times, The 3n
Timor (Map p. 393; Sketch p. 467), 41, 43, 111, 184, 206, 256n, 260, 420, 423, 427, 438, 443, 445, 450, 451n, 456, 534, 538, 634, 677
Australian reinforcement of, 59, 69. 76, 83, 130, 418-19, 451n, 474
employment criticised, 419n
strategical value, 466
garrison of, 467-9
Dutch-Portuguese relations, 471
operations on, 474-94
prisoners of war in, 511, 538n, 593
Timor, Dutch (Sketch p. 468), 471, 492n, 493
population, 466
garrison, 467-8, reinforcement of, 469, 473, 475
Japanese account, 493-4
Timor, Portuguese (Sketch p. 478), 490
Australian representative appointed, 57
population, 466
garrison, 467
proposed employment of Dutch troops, 469-71
planned replacement with Portuguese troops, 475
Timor Sea, 474
Timperly, Capt A. T., 672
Tippett, Lt M. D., 472
Tirpitz, German battleship, 92
Tisdelle, Maj Achille C., 506n
Titi Karangan (Map p. 158), 165
rearguard at, 160-2
Tjianten River (Sketch p. 500), 500
Tjikadjang (Sketch p. 500), 503
Tjikampek (Sketch p. 500), 499
Tjilatjap (Sketches pp. 498, 500), 389, 456, 498-9, 505
Tjiudjung River (Sketch p. 500), 499
Tobera (Sketches pp. 394, 654), 405, 654
Tohohasi Maru, Japanese transport, 541
Tojo, General Hideki, 22, 109n
becomes Prime Minister, 94-5
Tokyo (Map p. 30; Sketch p. 617), 9, 17, 28, 55-6, 87, 94n, 108-9, 113, 129, 131, 132n, 390, 397, 437n, 520, 526, 547n, 589, 619, 627, 635, 641, 680
Tol (Sketch p. 654), 664, 670-2
Tolmer, Maj A. R., 402, 404, 406, 409, 655-6, 660
Toma (Sketches pp. 394, 654), 400, 406, 408, 410, 653, 655, 657-8, 661
Tomasetti, L-Sgt W. E., 492
Tomavatur (Sketch p. 401), 406, 403, 661
Tompson, Capt R. C., 220
Tonchan South (Sketch p. 563), 585-6
Tonchan Spring (Sketch p. 563), 586
Toose, Capt A. V. C., 269
Totem River (Sketch p. 394), 396, 658
Toro Maru, Japanese transport, 125n
Torpedoes, Aerial, Japanese, 144
Tosan Maru, Japanese transport, 125n
Totole, 661
Toyoda, Admiral Teijoro, 87, 90
Tracey, Maj C. P., 278, 298, 356-7, 537n, 574, 579
Trade, in Far East, 1-2, 5-6, 7, 15
Training
Australian, 31, 36, 59, 96, 246, 258n, 296, 443n, 469, 487, 515, 677
in Malaya, 65-9, 70-1, 100-1, 167
after the campaign, 381n, 500, 651
British, 58, 95-6, 103, 226n, 643-4
Canadian, 95
Dutch, 141n
Japanese, 113-14
Transport
motor, of an infantry battalion, 305n
water, use by Japanese in Malaya, 116, 160, 333-4
Trans-Siberian Railway, 87
Travers, Maj R. E., 401, 404, 406-10, 655
Tremayne, Air Marshal Sir John, 40, 77
Trengganu, State of (Map p. 54), 65, 191
defence requirements, 93
Trevena, Maj A. G., 472, 475, 482-4, 485-7, 489
Trevor, Pte T. C., 216n
Trincomalee (Sketch p. 448), 498
Tripartite Pact, 37-8, 39, 55, 75, 200n
Trobriand Islands (Sketch p. 658), 670, 672
Trolak (Sketch p. 188), 193-4, 195
Tromp, Dutch cruiser, 454, 456
Trong River, 185
Trott, Brig W. A., 155, 274, 296
Truman, Harry S., 635
Tsingtao (Map p. 30), 113, 117
Tsukamoto, Lt-Col, 411
Tsuruga Maru, Japanese transport, 417
Tuddin, Cpl J. A., 659
Tuju Islands (Sketch p. 384), 383
Tulagi, 396
Tunnel Hill Road (Sketch p. 401), 395
Turner, Capt J. M., 430, 434, 608
Tyersall Palace (Sketch p. 360), 346
Tyersall Park, 357-8, 359, 362
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Ubi Maru, Japanese transport, 593
Ubin Island (Map p. 286), 305, 307, 331
Ugaki, General K., 2
Ulu Pandan Iv (Sketch p. 360), 358, 363
Ulu Pandan Road (Sketch p. 344), 337, 340, 358-9, 362-3
United Kingdom; see Britain, Great
United Nations, 632
birth of, 199
declaration, 200n
United Soviet Socialist Republics
see Russia
Upper Konkoita (Sketch p. 563), 574, 577
Upper Songkurai (Sketch p. 563), 574-5, 579
Uranium, 23
Usapa-Besar (Sketch p. 468), 472, 482-3
Usau (Sketch p. 468), 419n, 493
action at, 486-8
Usau Ridge, 486-7
Usavit River (Sketch p. 654), 660
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Valiant, British battleship, 253
Valoka (Sketch p. 658), 660, 673
Vampire, Australian destroyer, 103n, 122, 142, 266
Van Dam, Dutch merchantman, 389
Van Der Post, Lt-Col L., 505
Van Oven, Lt-Gen L. H., 495
Van Starkenborgh Stachouwer, T., 469
Van Straaten, Col N. L. W., 469, 470, 475-9, 491
Varley, Brig A. L., 262, 266, 268-9, 298, 304, 308n, 312, 314, 315, 319, 320-2, 337, 350, 363, 382, 543-5, 546-9, 550n, 551-2, 553-4, 555, 556-7, 558, 561, 614, 627
commands 2/18 Bn, 29-30
commands 22 Bde, 361-2
death, 615
Varley, Lt J. A., 228, 236, 238, 240, 250, 545n
Varzin, Mt (Sketch p. 654), 663
Veale, Brig W. C. D., 483, 490, 491, 492n, 493
commands Sparrow Force, 474
orders withdrawal of 2/2 Indep Coy from Portuguese Timor, 475
problems of, 482
Vendetta, Australian destroyer, 103n
Very Lights, 331n
Victoria Cross
awarded to J. R. Osborn, 174n
awarded to A. E. Cummings, 192
awarded to C. G. W. Anderson, 246
Australian VC winners taken prisoner, 536n
Victoria Peak (Map p. 171), 170
Victoria Point (Sketch p. 542), 108, 134
Japanese occupation of, 169
prisoners of war at, 541-2, 544
Vigors, F-Lt T. A., 144
Vila, 396
Villa Maria (Sketch p. 478), 480, 491-2
Vincent, Maj T. G., 228, 239, 245, 248, 302, 315-16, 321
Vindex, British aircraft carrier, 639
Virginia Capes, 53
Visayan Archipelago (Sketch p. 88), 89
Vitiaz Strait (Sketch p. 658), 661
Vittt Islands (Sketch p. 658), 660-1, 673
Volupai (Sketch p. 658), 660-1
Vudal River (Sketch p. 654), 654
Vulcan Crater (Sketches pp. 394, 401), 395, 401-2, 407, 409
Vulcan Road (Sketch p. 401), 395-6, 402, 404
Vunadadia (Sketch p. 654), 655
Vunakanau Airfield (Sketches pp. 394, 401), 395-7, 399, 401, 403, 405-9, 653, 663
Japanese air attacks on, 398
demolished, 400
loss of, 411-12
Vunapope Missign (Sketch p. 394), 401, 663n
Vyner Brooke, British steamship, 386-7, 540
–W–
Wagale (Sketch p. 550), 547, 555
Wagga Wagga, 31
Wagner, Lt C. A., 268, 322, 597
Wainwright, Lt-Gen Jonathan M., 90, 507
Wai Soon Gardens (Sketch p. 360), 101
Waitavalo Plantation (Sketch p. 654), 665, 668-9, 670
Wakabyashi, Lt, 580
Wakatsuki, Baron, 2
Wakefield, American transport, 183n
Wake Island (Maps pp. 30, 112), 111, 127-8, 132, 427, 441, 507
invasion of, 176-7
Wakeling, Pte S. W., 434
Walker, Col A. S., 68n, 515n, 531n
Walker, Maj G. H., 351, 377, 381, 383
Walker, S-Sgt J. W. E., 479
Walker, Capt R. R., 298
Walkley, Pte N. W., 669
Wall, Pte D., 529
Wallace, WO2 W., 597-8
Wallgrove, 31
Walls, Lt R. K., 407-8
Walsh, Col A. W., 519, 593, 595
Wai,Stab, Col J., 394
“Waltzing Matilda’’, 237
Wampo (Sketch p. 563), 563, 567, 590
Warangoi River (Sketch p. 394), 395-6, 408, 661, 663-4
War Crimes Trials, 669n
Ward, American destroyer, 126
Wardale-Greenwood, Chaplain Rev H., 245, 321, 598-600
Wardell, Brig A. W., 459
Warden, Lt W. G., 267
Wards, Lt-Col O., 82n
Warhurst, Lt V. I., 349
Warrego, Australian sloop, 474
Warspite, British battleship, 253
Washington, 17, 25, 39, 53, 55, 90n, 93n, 94, 169, 177, 182, 184, 201n, 255n, 284, 440, 447, 457, 459, 465, 635, 648-9
Japanese-United States negotiations at, 87, 94-5, 108-9, 121, 123, 130-1, 132n
Washington, American transport, 183n
Washington Agreement of 1922, 1, 3, 10n, 170
Watchorn, Capt A. B., 332-3, 557n
Watchorn, Capt N. E., 425, 436
Water-Supply, of Hong Kong, 170, 176
in Johore, 273
of Singapore Island, 291, 354, 366, 370, 372-3, 375, 377, 389
in captivity, 513, 523, 547, 558, 564-5, 582, 593, 606-7, 612
Watkins, Pte J., 232
Watson, WO2 C. Y., 600
Watson, Mark S., 39n, 53n, 93n
Wavell, Field Marshal Rt Hon Earl (Plate p. 47), 46n, 47, 91n. 190, 204, 209, 256n, 260, 341, 354, 375, 381n, 384, 424, 442-3, 446, 450, 452-3, 457, 459, 495-6, 521, 676, 678
as C-in-C India, 145-6
proposed as commander ABDA area, 183-4
appointed 201-2
staff of, 205-6
his directive, 646-9
command extended to include Darwin, 259
visits Malaya, 202-3, 206, 222-3, 254, 279, 281, 338-42
orders Percival to fight out battle in Johore, 253
career compared to General Blamey’s, 255
authorises withdrawal to Singapore Island, 271-2
on defence of Singapore Island, 284-5, 295
orders withdrawal of air force from Singapore, 289, 341
exhorts Singapore Island troops to fight on, 341-2, 372, 375-6
gives permission for resistance to cease, 378
plans defence of Nei, 371, 443
suggests diversion of AIF either to Burma or Australia, 444
diverts 7 British Armd Bde to Burma, 445
recommends employment of AIF in Burma, 446-7, 449-50, 451n, 463
orders evacuation of Sumatra, 454-5
recommends dissolution of ABDA Command, 456
retains Orcades troops in Java, 457
dissolves ABDA Command, 458, 461
estimate of, 458-9
visits Burma front, 460
appointed C-in-C India, 461, 463
halts evacuation or Rangoon, 464
attempts reinforcement of Timor, 474
Wearne, Col W. W., 536
Webster, Pte H. J., 668-9, 670
Webster, Lt-Col I. G., 455
Wedemeyer, Maj-Gen Albert C., 639
Wegner, Pte A. C., 436
Weills Maru, Japanese transport, 614
Welly, Capt J. G., 232
Wells, Lt-Gen Sir Henry, 85
Wells, Maj R. G., 594-5, 597, 599
Wentworth, W. C., 8n
Westbrook, Capt K. L., 236, 239, 242
West Bukit Timah (Map p. 286; Sketch p. 324), 303, 325, 335-6, 340
Western Australia, 18n, 29, 258n, 381n
Westley, Maj G. de V., 425, 429, 430, 433, 606, 608n, 639
West Point, 88
West Point, American transport, 183n
Westralia, Australian transport, 399, 468
White, General Sir Brudenell, 15, 32, 34
White, Maj H., 236
White, Lt-Col J. Glyn, 522n
White, Capt S. B. McK., 436
Whitecross, Sgt R. H., 544n. 549n, 556n, 641n, 683
Wide Bay (Sketch p. 654), 661, 664, 670n, 672
Wight, Isle of, 287
Wilby, Pte V. P., 492
Wild, Maj C. H. D., 573
Wildey, Brig A. W. G., 106
Wilkie, D., 287
Willaumez Peninsula (Sketch p. 658), 658, 660
Williams, Pte D. H., 218
Williams, Brig G. G. R., 340
Williams, Lt-Col J. M., 454, 496, 502, 535-6, 546-7, 549, 551, 556n, 558
Williams, Lt-Col J. W., 234
Williams, Lt R. G., 485
Williamson, Pte R. McK., 479
Wills, Brig K. A., 443-4
Wilson, Maj A. J. McL., 483
Wilson, Gnr J. A. T., 544n
Wilson, Maj J. Edmonds, 396, 412-13, 414-16
Wilstencroft, Sgt R., 333
Wireless Telegraphy, 214, 217n, 489
Withycombe, Lt P. S., 223
Wong Nei Chong Gap (Map p. 171), 174-5
Wood, Cpl J., 517
Woodford, Gnr J. H. G., 527n
Woodlands Road (Map p. 286; Sketch p. 328) 298, 329, 330-1, 343
Woodlark Islands (Sketch p. 658), 416
Woodleigh (Sketch p. 374), 361, 369
Woodleigh Pumping Station, 353, 361, 373, 376
Woods, Capt, 236
Wounded, Treatment of, 243n, 244, 246-8, 431
Wright, Lt-Col J. W., 322
Wright, Lt R. F., 529n
Wren, Maj J. W. C., 277, 303, 324-5, 522n
Wynter, Lt-Gen H. D., 7-8
–Y–
Yamada, Lt, 546
Yamaguchi, Lt, 521-2
Yamamoto, Genichi, 437
Yamamoto, Fleet Admiral Isoroku, 56n, 110-11, 132, 437n
Yamashita, General Tomoyuki, 133n, 134-5, 198, 235, 250, 270n, 366, 382, 520-1
heads military mission to Berlin, 38
commands XXV Army, 133
issues orders for capture of Singapore, 306
requests its surrender, 353-4
accepts surrender, 379-80
Yampi Sound, 18n
Yangtse Kiang (Map p. 30), 10, 13, 283
Yeowart, F-Lt R. A., 398
Yokohama (Sketch p. 617), 613, 616-17, 618-19, 627, 640
Yonai, Admiral Mitsumasa, 22
Yong Peng (Map p. 262; Sketch p. 237), 222, 224-5, 228, 230-1, 233-4, 236, 238, 240-2, 244, 248-9, 256-7, 258, 271
York, Cape, 396
Yorktown, American aircraft carrier, 440-1
Yoshikawa, Tatsuhiko, 603n
Youl, Lt-Col G. D., 418, 423n, 467
appointed CO 2/40 Bn, 32
Young, Sir Mark, 173, 175-6, 629
Yugoslavia, 200n
–Z–
Zealandia, Australian transport, 468
Zentsuji (Sketch p. 617), 617-18, 619, 620
Ziegler, O. L., 683
Zuikaku, Japanese aircraft carrier, 427