Index
–A–
Abau (Sketches pp. 284, 285), 277, 283-4, 286, 294
Abbot, Col J. N., commands 26 Bn, 98
Abbott, Pte A. F., 108
Abbott, Capt W. T., 353
Abel, Pte C. W., 517
Able Route (Sketch p. 466), 468
Aboama (Sketch p. 284), 296, 311
Abungai (Sketches pp. 302, 331), 310, 332
Ackerley, Lt F. E., 476
Adachi, Lt-Gen Hatazo (Plate p. 381), 272, 291n, 292-4, 302, 311, 319, 327, 369, 384, 559
commands XVIII Army, 269
death of, 386-7
Adamson, Capt D. H., 259
Adele River (Map p. 91; Sketches pp. 131, 144), 128, 130-2, 153
Adjiraden River (Sketch p. 544), 543-4
Adler Bay (Map p. 243), 247, 268
Admiralty Islands (Maps pp. 3, 60), 21, 92, 394, 548, 596
Age, The, 605n
Agnes (Sketch p. 429), 434, 436-8
Agricultural Station (Sketch p. 331), 330
Ahegulim (Sketch p. 361), 364, 366
Ax Ming, Chinese agent, 247
AIF News, 87
Aikyo, Colonel, 564
Ainslie, Brig R. I., 415, 425, 446
commands 2/48 Bn, 411
Aircraft, Types
Auster, 95n, 152, 155, 199, 334, 420, 449, 474, 543
Beaufort, 246, 250, 256, 258, 275, 285, 290, 301, 309, 312, 335-7, 350, 372-3;
Corsair, 95, 109, 149, 155, 156n, 179, 189, 192, 194, 202, 220, 231
Dakota, 294, 309, 328, 334, 554n, 563
Kittyhawk, 500
Liberator, 412, 433, 437, 439-42, 444, 462, 510-11, 526, 530, 621
Lightning, 345, 412, 432-3, 437, 439, 441-2, 510, 528
Mitchell, 410, 412, 434, 441, 462, 510
Moth, 329
Piper Cub, 304
Superfortress, 28
Wirraway, 95n, 138-9, 275, 301
Zeke, 259n
Air Support
in New Britain, 244-6, 255, 269
in Wewak campaign, 275, 306, 335-6, 359
at Tarakan, 412, 427, 433-4, 437, 439-42, 444
at Balikpapan, 545-6
Aitape (Maps pp. 60, 273; Sketches pp. 271, 276), 19, 21-5, 28, 36n, 38-9, 44, 55, 58n, 61, 67-8, 76-7, 89, 96, 183, 272-6, 279-80, 291-2, 294, 296, 300, 304, 328, 334, 345, 350, 354, 359, 362, 364, 377, 385-6, 392n, 596
HQ 6 Div opens at, 278
floods at, 314n
Aitara Mission (Sketch p. 180), 186, 188
Aitara River (Sketch p. 180), 188
Aiterap (Map p. 273; Sketch p. 276), 276, 278
Aitken, Lt-Col E. F., 638
Akinaga, Lt-Gen Tsutomu, 164, 200
commands 6 Div, 150
Aku (Sketches pp. 180, 219), 152
Alanbrooke, Field Marshal Viscount, 8-9
Albu Creek (Sketch p. 284), 283
Alexander, Field Marshal Earl, 4
Allan, Sgt D. A., 110
Allard, Capt J. M., 637
Allchin, Lt-Col E. F., 637
Allen, Capt K. F., 426
Allied Air Forces, 45-6, 53n, 590-2, 597
Allied Intelligence Bureau, 67, 69, 103n, 263, 275, 402, 507
in Solomons, 100, 135-40, 156, 168-71, 175-6, 200-1, 205-6, 217, 227
in New Britain, 241-8, 250-2, 254-6, 269
in Wewak campaign, 276, 279, 290, 311, 342-3, 368
history of, 617-22
–Inter-Allied Services Dept, 618
–Mosstroops, 619
–Netherlands Forces Intelligence Section, 619-20
–North-Eastern Area, 621
–Philippine Regional Section, 620
–-Secret Intelligence Australia, 621
–Services Reconnaissance Dept, 507, 619-20
in Borneo, 454-6, 459, 489, 490-5, 508-9, 565, 621
–Special Operations Australia, 617-19
Allied Land Forces Headquarters (LHQ), 10, 28, 37, 41, 50, 73, 281, 404, 567, 593, 601, 603-4, 617, 621
Adv HQ established at Hollandia, 24
at Morotai, 47
and command problems in SWPA, 45, 53, 590-9
estimates Japanese strength in Bougainville, 101-2
deprives officers of right to censor own mail, 239
Military Government of reoccupied areas, 397-9, 401-2, 498
Allied Naval Forces, 45-6, 590-1, 597
Allied Translator And Interpreter Section, 172n, 507
Allies, The, 35, 65, 266, 567-8
strength of forces in 1944, 1
Australia provides services for, 396
strategy in Pacific, 584-5
problems of cooperation between armies of, 586-7
Allsopp, Capt R. J., 515
Amal River (Sketch p. 409), 411n, 427, 430, 433-4, 436, 446, 448
Amam (Map p. 273; Sketch p. 276), 277, 279, 284, 362
Ambon Island (Maps pp. 3, 28; Sketch p. 560), 11, 14, 93, 454, 569, 573
Japanese strength on, 555
surrender of, 570-1
Amborawang (Sketch p. 544), 544-5
Ambushes: Australian, in Bougainville, 167-8, 185-6, 190, 199-200, 205
in New Britain, 255-6
in Wewak campaign, 283, 285, 309, 378-9
in Borneo, 492, 543. Japanese, in Bougainville, 168, 208-9
in Wewak campaign, 285, 308, 378
in Borneo, 492-3
America, United States Of, 9, 13, 50, 56, 65, 70, 87, 395, 560
military contribution, 35
misconceptions about Australian war effort, 40
pre-war plans and preparations, 585
American Air Force, 28, 46, 95, 458, 507, 519
strength in SWPA, 19n
–Forces
Twentieth Air, 51
American Army, 21, 51, 53, 65, 165, 183n, 237, 269, 275, 357, 359, 407n, 452, 550, 578, 589
Australian relations with, In, 37, 43-4, 96
in SWPA, 4-5, 19-20, 24, 27-30, 80
in Philippines, 4, 40, 45-6, 47-8, 61, 66-7, 267, 405
in Burma, 15
relieved by Australians, 25, 38, 65, 253n
strength, 35-6
in New Guinea, 52-3, 67-8, 241, 272, 275, 291, 386
equipment of, 62
compared with Australians, 96-7
in Bougainville, 100, 103, 106, 114, 217, 241
Intelligence estimates, 101-2, 449
in New Britain, 244, 248-9, 270
makes demands on Australia for reciprocal Lend-Lease, 395-6
command problems in SWPA, 590-9
ratio of generals to strength, 602-3
and AIB, 620
–United States Army Forces in Australia, 591
–United States Army Forces in The Far East, 594
–United States Army Services of Supply, 53n
–Armies
in Philippines, 1-2, 4, 19, 29, 55-6, 94n
named “Alamo Force”, 594
command problems, 599
role and command of I Corps, 41, 45, 47
–Corps
VII Corps, 593
XIV Corps, 19, 22, 90, 92-4, 101, 103, 137, 170, 281
–Divisions
relieved by 3 Aust Div, 94
1st Cavalry, invades Leyte, 2, 19n
6th Infantry, 19n
7th Infantry, 30
11th Airborne, invades Leyte, 4, 19n
24th Infantry, 30
25th Infantry, 19n
in Philippines, 55
32nd Infantry, 275
33rd Infantry, 19n
37th Infantry
relief of, 94
38th Infantry, in Philippines, 19n
in Philippines, 19n
on Biak, 19n
in Philippines, 55
43rd Infantry
77th Infantry, 30
in Leyte, 19n.
–Regiments
112th Cavalry, 275
129th Infantry, 94
145th Infantry, 94
148th Infantry, 94
172nd Infantry, 277-8
185th Infantry, 249-50
593rd EBSR, 281, 448, 457, 459, 474-5, 477, 507
–Battalions: Amphibious Tractor
American Government, 35, 395, 560, 585, 587
bombing of Japanese cities, 4
and British participation in Pacific, 7, 14, 15-18, 20
and China, 11
supply demands on Australia, 12
policy on civil administration of occupied territory, 400
–Joint Chiefs Of Staff, 1, 6, 10-11, 27-8, 41, 46, 52, 54, 551, 559
command problems, 14-15, 394, 548, 590-1, 599
plans Borneo operations, 50-1, 389
–War Department, 620
American Navy, 51, 93, 104n, 507, 560, 583-5, 621
strength, 4
in Borneo operations, 458-61, 487, 506, 521, 525
–Amphibious Groups
Eight, 511
–Marine Corps: 27, 40n, 51, 55n, 90, 418, 458, 558
–Seventh Fleet, 407
in Philippines, 2-4
role, 46
in Balikpapan operation, 520
–Submarines, 454
Amethyst, British sloop, 556
Ami (Sketches pp. 302, 305), 303-4, 307-8
Ammunition
Australian
shortages in Wewak campaign, 308
shortages at Tarakan, 439-40, expenditure, 447
shortages at Balikpapan, 508, expenditure. 511, 531
Japanese
captured in Bougainville, 175
shortages in Wewak campaign, 291-2
destruction after surrender, 558
Amuk River (Sketches pp. 302, 305), 290, 303, 305-7, 309
Anderson, Lt Allan J., 258n
Anderson, Lt-Col Arthur J., 178
commands 24 Bn, 99
Anderson, Lt C. D., 353
Anderson, Capt C. H., 621
Anderson, Capt D. O., 207-8
Anderson, Col J. A., 430-1, 638
commands 2/3 Pnr Bn, 411
Anderson, Maj-Gen W. M., 577n
Andresen, Sub-Lt A. M., 100, 140
Annanberg (Sketch p. 355), 355-8
Antill, Sgt E. J., 474
Anumb River (Map p. 273; Sketches pp. 297, 313), 272, 278, 293, 296, 300-2, 311-14, 318, 321
Anzac Highway (Sketches pp. 416, 429), 408, 415-17, 420-1, 427-8
Aoniaru (Sketches pp. 331, 361), 338, 365
Aozu, Maj-Gen Kikutaro, 293, 302, 318
Aparri (Map p. 28; Sketch p. 390), 28, 45
Api, Mount (Sketches pp. 409, 429), 427-8
Apos (Sketch p. 276), 283, 291, 303
Appleman, R. E., 27n
Arai, Captain, 207
Aramap River (Sketch p. 305), 362
Archer, Capt G. R., 247
Argent, Col J. N. L., 562, 637
commands 2/3 Anti-Tank Regt, 495
Ariuai Saddle (Sketch p. 284), 284
Armstrong, Maj A. A., 257-8
Armstrong, Lt-Col F. H. M., commands 35 Bn, 370
Armstrong, Pte J. L., 110n
Armstrong, Lt L. C., 514
Army News, 87
Arnold, Bdr J. J., 362
Arnott, Brig K. M. H., 160-2, 183-4
Arohemi (Sketches pp. 313, 315), 312-13
Aropa River (Sketch p. 136), 139
Artillery
in Bougainville, 104, 114, 178, 192, 194-5, 198-9, 202, 211
in Wewak campaign, 353, 359, 363, 372-5, 381, 383-4
at Tarakan, 427-8, 433, 435, 437, 440-5, 447
Japanese
in Bougainville, 125, 183, 192
Arty Hill (Map p. 91; Sketches pp. 109, 111), 108, 112, 114, 116-17
attack on, 109-10
Aru Islands (Map p. 28; Sketch p. 560), 555, 569-70
Arunta, Australian destroyer, 349, 458, 462
Asaba River (Sketch p. 107), 109
Asanakor (Map p. 273; Sketch p. 302), 291, 303, 306, 309
Ashton, Maj L. E., 311
Asiling (Sketch p. 282), 279, 282, 289
Asina, 169-70
Astill’s Crossing (Sketch p. 180), 197, 229
Ataliklikun Bay (Map p. 243), 242
Atara River (Sketch p. 171), 229
Atherton (Map p. 3), 21, 23, 47, 78, 80n, 81, 601
Atherton Tableland, 25, 58, 79, 87, 457, 505
Atilem River (Sketch p. 361), 364, 367
Atkinson, Lt G. H., 194, 197-8
Atkinson, Capt W. J. S., 347
Atob River (Sketch p. 305), 305
Attlee, Rt Hon Earl, 549-51
Auchinleck, Field Marshal Sir Claude, 592
Aupik (Sketches pp. 302, 305), 303, 308-10
Austin, Capt A. F., 434
Austin, Maj H. McP., 97n
Austin, Sgt V. P., 322
Australia, 5, 24, 30, 32, 36, 50, 52, 57, 59, 71, 75-6, 79-80, 88, 92, 170, 181, 607, 633
as base for British forces, 7, 11, 14, 394-6
and proposed participation of British forces in Pacific, 9, 12-13
reciprocal Lend-Lease demands on, 12
strength of Army in, 25
war effort, 34-5, 38, 65-6, 72, 387-8, 587-9
news censorship, 39n, 40, 238-40
command arrangements in, 54
Service resentment of civilians, 79-80
army camps in, 81
and BCOF, 550-1
number of POW and internees in, 554n
and Indonesian nationalist movement, 575, 577
Australia, Australian cruiser, 29
Australian Air Force, 35, 89, 269, 364, 388, 460, 507, 521n, 586, 592n
squadrons available in Pacific, 12
coastwatchers, 100n
in Bougainville, 143
in New Britain, 250
in Wewak campaign, 290, 301, 303-4, 306, 312, 334-6, 372-4
strength and role allotted in Borneo operation, 458-9
at Balikpapan, 506, 509, 513, 520, 531, 545-6
number of men and women who served outside Australia, 633
total casualties, 633-5
–Air Board, 552
–Chief Of Air Staff, 10
–Mast Tactical Air Force, 406, 459-60, 546
–Overseas Headquarters, 11n
–Squadrons
No. 1 Airfd Constr, 507
No. 2 Airfd Constr, 507
No. 5 Army Cooperation, 95n, 152n, 156n, 255, 275n
No. 6 Airfd Constr, 507
No. 8 Airfd Constr, 411
–Wings
No. 71, 275, 329, 350, 359, 364
–Units And Flights
No. 5 Mobile Met Flight, 171n
No. 10 Local Air Supply Unit, 95n
No. 16 Air Observation Post Flight, 420
No. 17 AOP Flight 95n
No. 200 Flight, 621
Australian Army, 7, 10, 61-3, 72, 215-16, 226, 237, 266-7, 388, 396, 399, 501, 545, 569, 583, 585-6, 602, 618
General Blamey refuses to disperse Australian divisions among US formations, 1n
strength and deployment, 4, 19n, 35-6, 80n, 81-2, 217, 602-3
achievements in Pacific, 5
liaison with War Office, 8
role in SWPA, 12, 14, 20-6, 41-9, role criticised, 55-72, General Blamey’s Appreciation, 608-16
reduction of, 13, 19, 31-4, 389, 390-3
and the Militia, 19-20, 76-9, 239
GHQ communiqués on operations of, 37-8, 40
command problems, 43-4, 551-2, 590-9
plans Borneo operations, 50
and General MacArthur, 52-4
training, leadership and officering of, 73-8, 81-2, 166
staff corps, 74-6
state of, 79-81
percentage of illiteracy in, 85
relations with American troops, 96
Intelligence estimates of, 101-3, 268, 272, 280, 368, 444
and shipping shortages, 105
Japanese Intelligence of, 114-15, 268
and “psychological warfare”, 181-3
liaison with Navy, 249
relations with native peoples, 262, 306, 499-500
number of generals in, 268
adopts flame-throwers, 360n
Japanese on tactics of, 369
areas of responsibility in surrender arrangements, 553
and Indonesian nationalist movement, 567-8, 572-3
in post-war planning, 578-9
honours and decorations, 580-1
interim army, 581-2
demobilisation, 581-3
size in proportion to population, 587
quality, traditions and achievements, 588-9
organisation and higher command, 600-7
number of men and women who served outside Australia in 1914-18 and 1939-45 wars, 633
total casualties 1939-45 war, 633-5
physique of recruits, 635
strength and casualties compared with 1914-18 war, 636
–Branches And Directorates
QMG’s Branch, 401
Directorate of Military Intelligence, 397
Directorate of Public Relations, 39-40, 61, 238, 397, 507
publication of Salt and Army newspapers, 85-8
Directorate of Research and Civil Affairs, 397-9, 401-5, 498
–Armies
First, 36n, 42, 47, 53n, 55, 73, 85, 90, 106, 166n, 250, 264, 268, 357-8, 391n, 558, 591n, 600-3
Hq established at Lae, 23
role of, 25-6
staff of, 89
plans operations against Wewak, 328-9
reinforcement of, 354
Japanese surrenders to, 554-6, 561
demobilisation arrangements, 582
command problems in SWPA, 596-9
history of, 604
proposed disbandment of, 603-6
–Corps
I Corps, 19, 23, 25, 32, 71, 89, 97, 279, 354, 553-5, 594, 602, 604-5
role of, 27-8, 30, 41-50, 388, 570
in Borneo operations, 404, 406-7, 411, 457, 458n, 547
states functions of BBCAU, 496
and command problems in SWPA, 596-7, 599
II Corps, 19, 85, 506-7, 554, 595, 602
in Bougainville, 25, 55, 77, 90, 92, 94, 104-6, 113, 126, 134, 149, 157, 165, 200, 204n, 208-10, 217, 228, 240, 354, 558
staff of, 97
allotment of forces to, 99
estimates Japanese strength in Bougainville, 102-3, 177
disbanded, 19
–Commands And Military Districts
Eastern Comd, 604
Southern Comd, 604
8th Military District, 293n
–Divisions
1st Armoured, 35, 71, 75, 80-1, 183
Support Group disbanded, 34n
strength in 1944, 22n
disbanded, 25, 605-6. 2nd Infantry, 81
3rd Infantry, 21n, 24, 81, 92, 156, 198, 248n, 386n
strength, 22n
opens Hq at Torokina, 94
in Bougainville, 97, 111, 113-14, 141, 169-70, 177, 218, 227n, 228
staff, 97n
5th Infantry, 21n, 81, 249, 504
strength, 22n
in New Britain, 24-5, 55, 130n, 241-2, 245-6, 248, 250-1, 255, 262
relations with AIF, 239
casualties and achievements, 260, 269
relieved by 11 Div, 265
6th Infantry, 35, 71, 73-4, 80-1, 89, 183, 215, 376, 452, 550, 554, 577, 591n
role, 21-2, 25, 28, 30, 44, 46-9, 65, 275, 278-9, 328-9
Parliamentary and Press criticism of, 218
in Aitape–Wewak campaign, 24, 55, 77, 265, 272-4, 281, 294-5, 327, 382, 384, 559
relations with Militia, 239
naval support, 349-50
reinforcement of, 354
casualties, 385-6
release of men from, 391n, 392
7th Infantry, 35, 43, 80-1, 386n, 393, 520, 577, 587, 596
role of, 21, 28, 30, 44-6, 48-50, 65
strength, 22n
officering of, 75
relations with Militia, 239
release of men from, 391n, 392
in Borneo planning, 388-9, 502, 504-10
order of battle for, 625-32
Japanese surrender to, 566, 569
8th Infantry, 35, 74, 89, 93, 266, 342, 563
officering of, 75
9th Infantry, 35, 51, 80-1, 249, 327, 388, 393, 504-5, 562, 577, 587, 596
role, 21, 28, 30, 44-6, 48-50, 65, 453
moves to Morotai, 43
officering of, 75
relations with Militia, 239
release of men from, 391n, 392
plans Tarakan operation, 406-7
history of, 457
in Borneo operations, 457-9, 491, 494-5, 501-2, 569
under-estimate Japanese strength, 471
Japanese surrender to, 561
relief of, 565
T-sign included in coat of arms of Colony of British Borneo, 566
achievements, 589
10th Infantry, 81
11th Infantry, 21n, 25, 81, 265, 268n, 539n, 554
strength, 22n
role of, 44
in Bougainville, 114
at Rabaul, 557
demobilisation, 582
12th Infantry, 22n
1st Motor, 81
2nd Motor, 81
–Forces
Ambon, 569
Buckforce, 542
East Borneo, 564
Jockforce, 290-1
Kanga, 386n
Menado, 569
New Guinea, 23-4, 42, 82, 89-90, 97, 245, 248, 591n, 594-6, 601-2
Northern Territory, 25, 81, 89, 274, 591n, 603-4
Piper, 282-3
Raffles, 199
Ternate, 569
–Armour And Cavalry
3rd Army Tk Bde, 34n
4th Armd Bde, 22n
6th Armd Bde, 34n
1st Motor Bde, disbanded, 34n
2nd Motor Bde, disbanded, 34n
4th Motor Bde, disbanded, 34n
at Balikpapan, 516, 518-19, 521, 527, casualties, 545n
in Bougainville, 156, 160-1, 183-4, 193, 196, 220, 235, casualties, 237n
in Wewak campaign, 279, 284n, 339-40, 343, 346-7
publishes history, 637
2/8 Armd Regt, 161n
2/9 Armd Regt, 407
in Borneo, 459, 465, 469-70, 473-4, 501n
9 Div Cav Regt, history published, 637
20 Motor Regt, at Merauke, 98
2nd Tank Bn, history published, 637
2/1 Armd Bde Recce Sqn, at Balikpapan, 536-7, 539
2/6 Cav (Cdo) Regt, 296n
in Wewak campaign, 274-6, 279-80, 284n, 303, 308, 338n, 342, 344-5, 350-1, 370, 377-8, 380-1, casualties, 385n
2/7 Cav (Cdo) Regt, 540
at Balikpapan, 507, 513, 543, casualties, 545n
2/9 Cav (Cdo) Regt, 564
in Wewak campaign, 279n, 353, 359, 363, 372-5, 381, 383-4
at Tarakan, 433, 435-7, 439-45, 447
2/1 Composite AA Regt, 507
2/3 Composite AA Regt, 459, 564
53rd Composite AA Regt, 407
Anti-Tank Regiments: renamed tank-attack, 337
2/1st, in Wewak campaign, 334n, 337-8, 344, 347, 359-60, 362, 364, 366, 370-1, casualties, 385n
at Balikpapan, 516, casualties, 545n
2/3rd, in Borneo operations, 495
in Natuna Force, 562
history published, 637
Field Regiments
2/1st, in Wewak campaign, 304, 310, 321, 346, 373, 375, casualties, 385n
history published, 637
2/2nd, in Wewak campaign, 298, 302, 312-13, 317, 319, 321, 323, 325, 346, 365, 371
history published, 637
2/3rd, in Wewak campaign, 279, 284n, 286, 373
2/4th, 507
at Balikpapan, 516, 518, 532, 534, 540, 542, casualties, 545n
history published, 637
2/5th, 507
at Balikpapan, 525, 527-30, casualties, 545n
history published, 637
2/6th, 507, casualties at Balikpapan, 545n
2/7th, 407
at Tarakan, 410, 412, 428, 430, 432-3, 451, casualties, 451n
demobilisation begins, 450
history published, 637
2/10th, 55n
2/12th, in Borneo, 459, 465-6, 472-4, 479
in New Britain, 250n, 252-3, 255-7, casualties, 269n
in Bougainville, 259
seeks Australian Army-continued inclusion in Singapore force, 266
in Bougainville, 111-12, 128, 135, 158, 180
in Bougainville, 106, 109, 118, 153, 171n, 210-12, 214-15, 230, 232, 234-5
13th, movement to Bougainville delayed, 165
“U” Hvy Bty, 177n
101 Hvy Mortar Coy, in Bougainville, 171n
2 Mtn Bty, 99
in Bougainville, 123-4, 125n, 171n, 232
2/7 Survey Bty, history published, 637
casualties, 225n
in Wewak campaign, 380
at Tarakan, 451
extinguish oil well fires, 485-6, casualties, 501n
at Balikpapan, 521
history published, 637
7 Bomb Disposal Pl, in Bougainville, 220
Docks Operating Coy, 272n
2/1st, in North Borneo, 474
Field Coys
2/1st, in Wewak campaign, 314
2/2nd, in Wewak campaign, 287
2/3rd, in Borneo, 485-6
2/4th, 507
at Balikpapan, 521
2/5th, 507
2/6th, 507
2/7th, in Borneo, 474
in Kuching Force, 561
2/9th, 507
at Tarakan, 411
2/13th, 407
2nd, 407
4th, in New Britain, 256
7th, in Bougainville, 224-5
12th, 256
in New Britain, 252
14th, in Sandakan Force, 564
15th, 177n
in Bougainville, 161, 181, 189, 193, 220
16th, in Bougainville, 118, 171n, 215
23rd, in Bougainville, 204
2/25 Fd Park Coy, 507
Landing Craft Companies
41st, in New Britain, 250, 260
42nd, shortages of craft, 104-5, in Bougainville, 171n, 210-15
43rd, in Wewak campaign, 344-5
13 Small Ships Coy, 104
1st Water Transport Group, 105
–Commando Squadrons
2/3rd, at Balikpapan, 520, 522, 541
history of, 411
at Tarakan, 412, 418, 423-4, 427, 430, 434, 437-9, 447, casualties, 451n
2/5th, 106n
2/6th, at Balikpapan, 534, 537-8
in Wewak campaign, 279-80, 282, 287, 303, 305, 308, 343-4, 346-8, 370
in Bougainville, 94, 106, 110, 122n, 129-32, 134-5, 139, 141-2, 145-6, 148, 151-3, 156-8, 167-8, 185-6, 194-5, 198-9, 204, 226-9, casualties, 237n
2/9th, in Wewak campaign, 278-9, 287-9, 311-13, 350-1, 377
2/10th, 289
in Wewak campaign, 277-8, 279n, 280, 303-5, 307-8, 350-1, 370-1, 381
2/11th, in Borneo, 459, 466, 468-9, 473, 477-8, casualties, 501n
2/12th, in Borneo, 459, 472, 561, casualties, 501n.
–Infantry Brigades
length of service in NG, 80n
in New Britain, 250n, 261, 557
NG service, 80n
in New Britain, 247-8, 250, 252-3, 255-6
malaria casualties, 260
in Bougainville, 92, 94, 116, 133, 142, 149, 155-6, 160-2, 166-7, 177, 185, 218, 354, 558, casualties, 117n, 237n
at Madang, 24-5
role of, 44
NG service, 80n
in Wewak campaign, 342, 370, 376, 379, 382, casualties, 385n
east of Sepik River, 354-8
10th, 34n
NG service, 80n
in Bougainville, 92, 94, 98, 106, 113, 117-18, 141, 174n, 194, 201, 206, 208, 210, 218, casualties, 237n
12th, 25
in New Britain, 250n, 252, 260-1, 557
in Bougainville, 156-7, 166, 177-9, 185-8, 189n, 192-4, 196, 198, 204, 218, 228
composition, 177n
morale, 239-40
16th, Middle East and NG service, 80n
in Wewak campaign, 274, 279, 287, 300, 302, 311-12, 314-15, 325, 327, 338-9, 370, 376-7, 382, 384
composition, 296, casualties, 341, 385n
17th, 97-8
Middle East and NG service, 80n
in Wewak campaign, 274, 278-80, 282, 306, 330, 336, 342, 354, 362, 368, 370, 382, 385, tactics, 369, casualties, 385n
history published, 637
Middle East and NG service, 80n
role, 510
at Balikpapan, 511, 513-14, 520-2, 532, 540-2
19th, Middle East service, 80n
in Wewak campaign, 274, 278-9, 283-4, 287, 293, 296, 338, 341-3, 345-6, 369-70, 376, 380-2, casualties, 289, 385n
20th, Middle East and NG service, 80n
role and composition, 457, 459, 462
in Borneo, 483-4, 490-1, 496, 499-500, 561, 564
Middle East and NG service, 80n
at Balikpapan, 511, 513, 527, 543-5
at Macassar, 573-7
23rd, 21n, 92, 102, 114n, 134n, 150n, 230n, 328
in Bougainville, 94, 201, 218, 234, casualties, 237n
24th, 461
Middle East and NG service, 80n
role and composition, 457, 459, 465-6
at Labuan, 467-8, casualties, 470, 475
in Borneo, 472, 478, 482-3, 496-7, 561
history published, 637
Middle East and NG service, 80n
role, 510
at Balikpapan, 511, 522-4, 532-5, 537-9, 543, casualties, 545
Middle East and NG service, 80n, 411
role and composition, 406-7, 410
at Tarakan, 426, 439, 443-4, 450-1, casualties, 436, 451-2
28th, 34n
NG service, 80n
in Bougainville, 94, 98, 111-12, 128, 130, 132, 156, 166, 177, 194, 218, 221, casualties, 133, 237n
31st, 34n
32nd, 34n
33rd, 570-1
34th, 577-8
Pacific Islands Regt, 69, 82-3, 262, 264-5.
–Infantry Battalions
2/1st, in Wewak campaign, 296-8, 300-2, 318, 326-7, 339, 379-80, casualties, 385n
2/2nd, 345
in Wewak campaign, 296, 302, 311, 313-26, 338-40, 342, 379, 382-4, casualties, 340, 377, 385n
decorations awarded to, 581n
short history published, 637
in Wewak campaign, 287-8, 298-300, 302, 311-12, 319, 324-6, 338-42, 370
strength, 377, casualties, 385n
2/4th, 638
in Wewak campaign, 283-5, 345-7, 349, 351-2, 354, 372-6, 379, casualties, 385n
2/5th, 638
in Wewak campaign, 282-3, 289-91, 303-6, 334, 359-66, casualties, 367, 385n
in Wewak campaign, 307-8, 330-2, 334-7, 359-61, 364, 366-7, casualties, 385n
men entitled to release, 392n
in Wewak campaign, 303, 305, 309-10, 330-6, 338, 359-60, 364-5, 367, 385, 559, casualties, 385n
2/8th, 98
in Wewak campaign, 284, 286-8, 298, 345, 348, 351-2, 354, 370, 372-3, 376, 381-2, casualties, 385n
at Balikpapan, 519, 521, 540-2, casualties, 545n
at Balikpapan, 515-19, 521, casualties, 545n
history published, 637
in Wewak campaign, 279, 284-6, 296, 345-9, 351-3, 370, 372, 374, 379, casualties, 354, 385n
at Balikpapan, 514-15, 518, 524, casualties, 545n
2/13th, in Borneo, 459, 463, 483-4, 486-90, 564, casualties, 501n
decorations awarded to, 581n
history published, 638
at Balikpapan, 520-2, 525-30, 543-5, 568, casualties, 545n
in Macassar Force, 576
history published, 638
in Borneo, 465, 484, 486-7, 489-90, 493-5
organises carnival, 500
casualties, 501n
at Balikpapan, 520, 530, 543, 545, casualties, 545n
in Macassar Force, 576
history published, 638
in Borneo, 462-5, 484, 486, 488-9, 491-3, casualties, 501n
2/18th, 638
2/21st, 454
at Tarakan, 414-15, 418, 422-3, 427-8, 440-6, 448
commences demobilisation, 450
casualties, 451n
at Tarakan, 411, 414, 417, 419-29, 434-6, 439-48
commences demobilisation, 450
casualties, 451n
2/25th, 507
at Balikpapan, 532-4, 537-9, 543, casualties, 545n
at Balikpapan, 514-15, 520, 522, 543-4, casualties, 545n
history published, 638
at Labuan, 472-5
in Borneo, 478, 482-3, 495, casualties, 501n
history published, 638
2/30th, history published, 638
at Balikpapan, 522-4, 532, 534-9, casualties, 545
at Bandjermasin, 568
2/32nd, in Borneo, 459, 472, 475-9, 482-3, 562, casualties, 501
2/33rd, 507
at Balikpapan, 522, 532-4, 538-9, casualties, 545n
at Pontianak, 569
2/40th, 57ln
at Labuan, 467-70
in Borneo, 475, 477-83, 500, casualties, 501n
pictorial history published, 638
at Tarakan, 414-18, 422, 424-7, 429, 434, 437-9, 442-8
begins demobilisation, 450
casualties, 451n
history published, 638
4th, in Sepik River area, 357-8, 554
7th, on Mono and Choiseul Islands, 93, 140, 201
in Bougainville, 204, 230-4, casualties, 237n
on Fauro Island, 558
8th, on Emirau Island, 93
in Bougainville, 201, 234-7, casualties, 237n
9th, 139n
in Bougainville, 94, 97, 106-10, 114, 116, 142, 146-9, 151-2, 156, 159, 166-7, 179, casualties, 117n, 237n
11th, in New Britain, 260, 269n
12th/40th, in Timor, 571
14th/32nd, 249
in New Britain, 250, 252-7, 259-60, casualties, 269n
15th, in Bougainville, 98, 112, 129-31, 133, 221, 223-4, 229, 557, casualties, 237n
16th, in New Britain, 260-1, casualties, 269n
19th, 249
in New Britain, 256-60, casualties, 269n
22nd, 638
in Bougainville, 166, 178-81, 183-5, 187, 189-93, 197-8, 219-21, 228, casualties, 237n
25th, in Bougainville, 98, 110, 116-17, 142, 146, 149-51, 153-5, 158-63, 166, 167n, casualties, 237n
26th, in Bougainville, 118, 121, 126, 171-5, 206, 208-10, 234, casualties, 237n
27th, on Green Islands, 93
in Bougainville, 201-5, 230-1, 234-5, casualties, 237n
28th, 258n
in New Britain, 260, casualties, 269n
29th/46th, 638
30th, in Sepik River area, 357-8
moves to Wewak, 370
in Wewak campaign, 376, 379, 382, casualties, 385n
31st/51st, in Bougainville, 120-7, 171-2, 201, 208-16, 234, casualties, 78, 237n
at Nauru and Ocean Islands, 560-1
35th, in Sepik River area, 356, 358
moves to Wewak, 370
in Wewak campaign, 379, 382, casualties, 385n
36th, 268n
in New Britain, 249-54, 256, 260-1, casualties, 269n
37th/52nd, 83
in New Britain, 260-1, casualties, 269n
39th, 99
42nd, 99
in Bougainville, 98, 128, 130-1, 133-5, 147, 221-4, 238, casualties, 237n
history published, 638
47th, in Bougainville, 98, 112, 128-33, 221, 224, casualties, 237n
55th/53rd, in Bougainville, 98, 118-20, 206-9, casualties, 237n
in Bougainville, 178-80, 185, 187, 192-7, 218-21, casualties, 237n
in Bougainville, 166, 178, 180, 185, 187-9, 191-7, 219-21, casualties, 237n
history published, 638
61st, in Bougainville, 98, 109-10, 130-1, 142-6, 148-9, 151-3, 156, 159-60, 163, 166, casualties, 117n, 237n
63rd, 570
64th, 570-1
65th, 577
66th, 577
67th, 577
1 RAR, 577n
2 RAR, 577n
3 RAR, 577n
decorations awarded in Korea, 581n
history of, 554
Darwin, 249
1 NGIB, 82, 99, 142n, 177n, 248n
in Bougainville, 112, 121, 128-30, 132-3, 149-50, 153, 165, casualties, 237n
in New Britain, 248, 250, 252-3, 255, 261-2
mutinies, 262-3
employment criticised, 263-4
in Sepik River area, 355-8
casualties, 634
2 NGIB, formation of, 82
in Wewak campaign, 362-5, 367-9, 369n, casualties, 385n
3 NGIB, formation of, 82
4 NGIB, 82
PIB, 82
in Bougainville, 199, 204, 209, 222, 225-6, 228-30, 233, 235-6, casualties, 237n
in Sepik River area, 355, 357, casualties, 634
Torres Strait Light, 83n
2/2 Gd Bn, 93
22 Gm Bn, 623-4.
–Machine-Gun Battalions
2/1st, 507
at Balikpapan, 519, 532, casualties, 545n
in Borneo, 459, 477-8, casualties, 451n, 501n
in Wewak campaign, 279, 300, 311-13, 319, 327, 341-2, 344, 351, 371-2, 377-9, casualties, 385n
–Pioneer Battalions:
2/1st, 507
at Balikpapan, 542, casualties, 545n
2/2nd, 407, 507, at Tarakan, 411, 417, casualties, 451n
at Balikpapan, 545n
history published, 638
at Tarakan, 411, 418, 423-4, 427, 430-3, 446, 448, casualties, 451n
history, 638
2/4th, 564
in Borneo, 459, 474, casualties, 501n
in Kuching Force, 561.
–Amenities Service, 82, 85, 88, 96, 172n
tasks of 88.
–Australian New Guinea Administrative, Unit, 67, 69, 81, 89, 100, 122, 126, 177n, 396, 398, 401
limits recruitment of natives, 83
in Bougainville, 135, 138-9, 142n, 145-6, 157, 168, 171n, 209, 227-8, 230
on Taiof Island, 175
on New Hanover, 201
rates of pay for native troops and labourers, 264
in Wewak campaign, 275-7, 279-80, 286, 313, 316n, 325-6, 330, 334-5, 362, 364, 368-9, 379-81
in Sepik River area, 355-6
Intelligence activities, 618.
–Beach Groups
1st, composition, 459
at Labuan, 474
2nd, 507
–Canteens Service, 81, 88, 96, 296n
–Catering Corps, 82
–Chaplains’ Dept, 82
–Dental Corps, 82
63 Dental Unit, 177n
72 Dental Unit, 172n
formation and work of, 84-8
organises classes for troops in Borneo, 500-1
–Electrical And Mechanical Engineers, 81
2/58th LAD, 485
241 LAD, 142n
266 LAD, 177n
102 Bde Wksp, 171n
110 Bde Wksp, 296n
127 Bde Wksp, 272n
–Field Security Service, 272n, 507
25 Section, 172n
–Hirings Service, 82
–Labour Service, 82
17 Works Coy, 272n
–L of C and Base Sub Areas: NSW L of C, 606
SA L of C Area, 603-4
Qld L of C, strength in 1943, 602-3
Tas L of C, 603-4
strength in Borneo operation, 458n
composition in Borneo, 459
3rd Base Sub-Area, at Aitape, 272
4th Base Sub-Area, moves to Torokina, 92-3
7th Base Sub-Area, 506-7
–Medical Corps, 81
2/5 AGH, 638
110 Ccs, 407
2/3 Fd Amb, 497
2/7 Fd Amb, 296n
2/8 Fd Amb, 497
2/12 Fd Amb, 563
3/14 Fd Amb, 272n
–Military History Section, 39n, 40n, 153n, 265n, 267n, 448n, 507
–Movement Control, 81
–North Australia Observer Unit, 397
–Ordnance Corps, 81
19 Adv Ordnance Depot, 272n
102 Bde Ord Fd Park, 172
110 Bde Ord Fd Park, 296n
15 Mobile Laundry, 272n
–Pay And Audit, 81
–Postal Service, 82
3 Div Postal Unit, 177n
–Printing And Stationery Service, 82
–Provost Corps, 81
4 Div Provost Coy, 172n
3 Div Provost Coy, 177n
–Psychology Service, 82
–Recruiting Staff, 82
–Remounts Service, 82
–Royal Military College, Duntroon, 75-6, 363, 419n
–Salvage Service, 82
II Corps Salvage Unit, 172
6 Div Salvage Unit, 296n
–Schools And Training Units: Cooking and Catering School, 73
Guerilla Warfare School, 73
School of Artillery, 73
School of Military Law, 73
School of Movement and Transport, 73
Senior Staff School, 274
Tactical School, 345
history published, 638
126 General Tpt Coy, 272n
2/2 Tpt Pl, 296n
2/3 Tpt Pl, 296n
56 Tpt Pl, 142n
2/21 Supply Depot Pl, 296n
2/22 Sdp, 296n
2/23 Sdp, 296n
19 Sdp, 142n
223 Sdp, in Bougainville, 171n
history published, 637
8 Aust Div, 637
“B” Corps Wireless Section, 171n
7 Bde Sig Sec, 142n
11 Bde Sig Sec, 171n
15 Bde Sig Sec, 177n
NGAWW Coy, history published, 637
Pigeon Service, 130n
1st Pigeon Section, 172n
7th Pigeon Section, 172n
1st Water Transport Signals, 171n
–Survey Corps, 172n
–Veterinary Corps, 82
–Volunteer Defence Corps, 603, 605
–War Graves Service, 82
–Women’s Services
AWAS , 82
AAMWS, 82
Australian Broadcasting Commission, 39n, 238
Australian Comforts Fund, 96, 250, 449
Australian Flying Corps, 633
Australian Government, 29, 74, 105, 266, 329n, 551, 553, 559-60, 561n, 571-2, 583n
and British participation in Pacific, 5-7, 12-14, 17, 394, 548
represented at War Office, 8
appoints High Commissioner to India, 9
and command arrangements in SWPA, 17, 44, 52, 586-7, 590-9
considers reductions in Services, 19, 31-4, 35-6, 389-93
militia employment, 19-20
relations with General MacArthur, 20-1, 53, 585-6
proposes fuller treatment of Australian operations in GHQ communiqués, 38
and manpower problem, 42
employment of Australian forces, 44-9
discusses conduct of operations in New Guinea, 56-72, 238-40
role of Australian forces in Borneo, 388-9, 502
military government of Borneo, 396, 398, 498-9
post-war policy in Territories, 398-9
orders command of Services to revert to Army, Navy and Air Boards, 551-2
treatment of General Blamey and other senior leaders, 578-81
and demobilisation of Australian Army, 581-2
critical of organisation of Australian Army, 600-7
–Advisory War Council, 14, 25, 63, 68-9
–Army, Department Of, 35, 265, 396, 398, 593
–Chiefs Of Staff, 9, 548, 551, 560
requirements of British forces based in Australia, 13-14, 17
–Defence Committee, 31, 392, 394
on British forces available for Pacific, 12
and BCOF, 548
–Defence Department, 20, 63, 596
–External Affairs, Department Of, 396, 572
–External Territories, Department Of, 264-5, 396, 398-9
–Full Cabinet, 396
–Information, Department Of, 39-40, 88
–Manpower Directorate, 391
–Military Mission, Washington, 89, 579
–Postmaster-General’s Department, 329n
–Post-War Reconstruction, Department Of, 396, 498
–Treasury, Department Of, 62, 265, 396
–War Cabinet, 40n, 42, 397n, 398, 593
command arrangements in SWPA, 14
on strength of Australian Army, 31-5
prohibits public statements by members of Services, 63-4
agrees to dispatch of AWAS to New Guinea, 82
approves scheme for Army Education Service, 84
and army journal Salt, 85-6
distribution of army canteens funds, 88
authorises release of members of Services, 391-3
and reciprocal Lend-Lease, 396
and BCOF, 550
–War Organisation of Industry, Department of, 182n
Australian Imperial Force, First, 73-4, 588
Australian Labour Party, 580n
Australian National Airways, 296n
Australian Navy, 35, 45, 52, 100, 507, 570, 586
in Philippine operations, 38, 388
role of Australian Squadron, 46
in attack on Wewak, 349-50
in Borneo operations, 458-69, 477, 511, 520
strength of personnel who served outside Australia, 633
total casualties, 633-5
–Chief Of Naval Staff, 10
–Naval Board, 522
Australian Newspaper Proprietors’ Association, 38
Australian War Memorial, 40n, 87
Autogi (Sketch p. 320), 324, 338
Avern, Lt C. C., 469-70, 473-4
Asyut_ (Map p. 243), 242, 244, 247
Aylett, W. E., 603n
–B–
commands XXXVII Army, 456
Babiang (Map p. 273; Sketch p. 276), 276-80, 283-4, 288
Backhouse, Capt J. W., 545
Bacon Hill (Sketch p. 257), 259-60
Bagana, Mount (Map p. 91; Sketch p. 95), 94, 110
Bahau River (Sketch p. 455), 456
Bahr, Pte E. J., 233
Baia (Map p. 243; Sketch p. 253), 247, 251, 253, 267
Bain, Capt W. H., 259
Bainyik (Sketch p. 331), 331-4, 338
Bak, Lt C. J., 125
Baker, Cpl E. E., 166
Baker Route (Sketch p. 466), 468, see also MacArthur Road
Baker’s Brow (Sketch p. 116), 116-17
Balam Creek (Sketch p. 297), 301
Balangabadabil (Sketch p. 302), 306, 309
Balfour-Ogilvy, Capt J. M., 532
Balif (Map p. 273; Sketches pp. 282, 302), 272, 282, 289-90, 293, 303-4, 309, 311, 334n
Balikpapan (Maps pp. 28, 512; Sketches pp. 503, 544), 29, 404, 407, 452, 566, 568-9
plans for attack on, 41, 49-50, 65, 388-9, 408, 457-8, 461, 504-8
area described, 502
strength of Japanese forces and defences at, 502-3
operations against, 509-47, casualties, 545
7 Div OOB at, 625-32
Balikpapan Bay (Sketch p. 540), 502, 505, 540, 542
Balima River (Map p. 243), 248, 251-2
Ballard, Chaplain Rev H. R., 473
Bandjermasin (Map p. 28; Sketches pp. 453, 560), 495, 502-3, 509, 568
plans for attack on, 29, 41, 49-50
Banks, Sgt H. H., 236
Banyan Knoll (Sketch p. 109), 109-10
Barabar, Cape (Sketch p. 344), 343
Baram River (Map p. 464; Sketch p. 455), 453, 456, 485, 488-9, 492, 495
Barangabandangi (Sketch p. 302), 303-4
Barara (Sketch p. 144), 150-3, 159, 162
Barbey, Vice-Adm Daniel E., 458, 506
Barcoo, Australian frigate, 250, 458, 573
Barges, Pte E., 108n
Barges’ Hill (Sketch p. 107), 108n, 118, 204, 231
Barham, Maj-Gen L. De L., 26
Barker, Brig L. E. S., 89n
Barling, Lt-Col G. W., 97n
Barnden, Maj C. V. T., 274n
Barnes, American ship, 563
Barnes, Maj J., 198
Barnes, Maj-Gen Julian F., 591
Barnes, Lt T. J., 343
Barrett’s Track (Sketch p. 190), 195-6
Bartholomew, Pte H. W., 339
Bartley, Col T. W., 573
Barton, Pte P. B., 110n
Barton’s Knoll (Sketch p. 116), 110
Base Point 3 (Sketch p. 203), 203-4, 230
Baskerville, Lt N. T., 231
Batagau Strait (Sketch p. 408), 408
Batakan Kechil River (Sketch p. 524), 522
Batanta Island, 410
Batavia (Map p. 3; Sketch p. 390), 49, 520
Bates, Maj C. D., 244
Bathgate, Sgt H., 316
Batu, Cape (Sketch p. 409), 411n, 427
Batuchampar (Sketches pp. 503, 533), 526, 532. 534-5, 543
Bau, 565
Bauman, Capt C. H., 193
Bawabu Ridge (Sketch p. 107), 108-9
Bayliss, W. C., 638
Beale, Cpl L. E., 441-2
Bean, Dr C. E. W., 39n, 84, 588n
Beardow, Pte G. J., 322
Beasley. Rt Hon J. A., 63-4, 69
Beaufort (Map p. 28; Sketches pp. 460, 476, 479), 453, 455-6, 459, 471-2, 476-8, 483, 495, 500-1, 562, 565
operations against, 479-82
Beavis, Maj-Gen L. E., 24n
Beech, Maj A. T., 149
Beech 2 (Sketch p. 429), 440, 444
Beechey, Cape (Map p. 243), 244
Beech’s Crossing (Sketch p. 131), 142, 149
Beenie, Lt P. C., 290
Begg, Lt C. E., 300
Berm, Capt W. J., 257-8
Belait River (Map p. 464), 453, 491-2
Bell, Sub-Lt S. G. V., 100
Bellair, Capt. J. M., 377, 379
Bengal, Bay or (Map p. 3), 5-7, 10, 12, 16
Bennett, Sgt A. A., 231
Bennett, Maj G. W., 534
Bennett, Lt-Gen H. Gordon, 57, 64, 70-1, 602n
Benson, Cpl S. E., 96n, 222n, 238n, 638
Berkey, Rear-Adm Russell S., 407, 410, 458
Berlin, Allied conference at, 549, 551
Bernard, Maj H. R. C., 248n, 252
Berry, Maj H. J., 234
Berryman, Lt-Gen Sir Frank (Plate p. 525), 1n, 28, 43, 48, 105, 329, 342, 402, 595-6
becomes Chief of Staff, Adv LHQ, 24
on employment of AIF, 30, 41-2, 44-5, 52
Berry’s Hill (Sketches pp. 111, 203), 202, 230
Beukema, Lieutenant, 485
Biak Island (Map p. 28), 19, 553
Bierwirth, Lt-Gen R., 89, 166n
Big Road (Sketches pp. 344, 346), 348, 351, 370, 379, 381
Billett, Lt D. L., 475
Binalatung River (Sketch p. 441), 439, 446, 448
Birch, Pte S. G., 167
Biri, Corporal, 192
Birrell, Lt J. A., 286, 316n, 325, 369
Bishop, Maj-Gen J. A. (Plate p. 333), 274, 369-70, 372
temporarily commands 19 Bde, 353
Blaby, Maj K., 233
Black, Capt G. B., 244-5
Blainey, Capt G. C., 534
Blamey, Field Marshal Sir Thomas (Plates pp. 525, 556), 28-30, 93, 102, 239, 248, 268, 275, 354, 359, 362, 397, 559, 567, 571, 574, 576, 577n, 617, 619
employment of Australian divisions with American Army, 1n, 41-2
on control and employment of British Commonwealth forces, 7-10
confers with British Chiefs of Staff, 11-13
participation of British forces in Pacific, 17, 393n, 394-5
relations with General MacArthur, 21-3, 37-8, 43-4, 52-4
forms advanced LHQ, 24
defines role of First Army, 25-6
on army strength and proposed reductions, 31-3
defends DPR, 39
role of I Corps, 44-9
conduct of operations examined, 57-72
presents Appreciation of 18 May 1945 to War Cabinet, 66, 608-16
appoints committee to make recommendations on RMC, Duntroon, 75
employment and pay of native battalions, 82-3, 264-5
on army newspapers and amenities, 87-8
seeks additional shipping, 105, 269
Borneo operations, 388, 396, 502
on release of army personnel, 390-2
administration of surrendered territories, 398-403, 498
and BCOF, 548-51
takes surrender at Morotai, 553-4
appointment terminated, 578-9
seeks recognition of senior officers, 580-1
relations with Australian Government, 585-6
command problems, 591-9
organisation and command of Australian Army, 600-6
Blamey, Lt T. G., 542
Blondell, S-Sgt G. P., 215
Blot, The (Sketch p. 371), 376, 381
Blunden, Pte J. D. R., 536
Blyth’s Junction (Map p. 512), 515
Boase, Lt-Gen A. J., commands 11 Div, 25
Bogia (Sketches pp. 271, 355), 248n, 358
Bohle, Capt A. H. M., 347
Boiken (Map p. 273; Sketches pp. 339, 345), 291, 321, 339, 341-3, 345, 378, 380-1, 559
Boiken Creek (Sketch p. 339), 340
Boise, American cruiser, 462
Boisen, Capt F. N., 139n
Boki River (Sketch p. 355), 356
Bolton, Sgt P. F., 167
Bombeta (Sketch p. 302), 303-4, 309
Bombisima (Sketch p. 282), 290
Bonin Islands (Map p. 3), 27-8
Bonis Peninsula (Map p. 91; Sketch p. 127), 113, 175, 207-8, 212, 215, 217, 234, 558
Boram (Sketches pp. 344, 371), 341, 352, 370-2, 379
Boram Creek (Sketches pp. 344, 371), 352
Borneo (Map p. 28; Sketches pp. 390, 453), 20, 62, 70, 72, 77, 394, 451, 509, 550-1, 553, 565, 570, 573, 581, 596, 599, 618-19, 621-2
plans for operations in, II, 14, 28, 30, 41, 44, 46-51, 53, 65
relations of people with Japanese, 454, 484, 522, 539n, 569, with Australians, 490, 493, 496-7, 499-500
strength and disposition of Japanese forces, 456. 470
campaign in, 406-547
and Indonesian nationalist movement, 566-9
Australian casualties in, 635
Borneo, British (Map p. 28; Sketches pp. 453, 455), 41, 410-11, 453, 502, 564, 567, 572
plans for operations in, 388-9, 457-61
military government in, 396, 400-5, 495-9, 565-6
AIB operations in, 454-6
campaign in, 462-501
Australian casualties in, 501
surrender arrangements in, 554, 561
Japanese strength in, 555, 565
evacuation of POW and internees from, 563
Borneo, Dutch (Sketches pp. 390, 453), 396, 404, 554, 569, 572
operations in, 41, 50, 509-47;
Japanese strength in, 555
surrender in, 566
Boss-Walker, G., 638
Bostock, Air Vice-Marshal W. D., 503, 509, 513-14, 531, 549
criticises Army in Balikpapan operation, 545-6
Boswell, Cpl J. W. H., 187
Bott, Capt F. McC., 198
Bougainville (Maps pp. 3, 60, 91; Sketch p. 22), 1, 21-2, 24-6, 36, 39, 40n, 55-6, 58n, 59, 61, 63, 65, 68-9, 71-2, 77-8, 80n, 85, 89, 93-4, 95n, 97-9, 105, 114, 122, 241, 244, 247, 262-4, 266, 268-9, 327, 354, 364, 385, 547, 559-60, 596, 606, 622
Japanese strength in, 23, 38, 101-3
native people of, 26, 83, 106, 128-9, 136-40, 145, 168-71, 176, 205-6, 227-9
described, 90-2
AIB operations in, 100
campaign in, 106-237
casualties, 237
value of campaign examined, 238-40
surrender in, 552-3, 555, 557-8
Bourne, Brig C. C. F., commands 2/12 Bn, 524
Bovenschen, Sir Frederick, 399-400, 403
Bower, Lt R. R., 316
Bowering, Sgt W. S., 378
Bowie, Maj R. A., 519
Boyd, Capt D. G., 278
Boyer, Maj K. M., 340
Brahatis, WO2 S., 152
Brammer, L-Sgt, J. McA., 537
Brandi (Sketches pp. 344, 371), 350-1, 370, 372, 377-9
Brandi River (Sketches pp. 344, 371), 352, 379
Breaker, Sgt G. A. H., 469
Breeze, Lt V. C., 489
Breheny, Maj D. J., 97n
Brennan, Lt C. D., 523
Brennan, Lt-Col J. G., 260
Brett, Lt-Gen George H., 590-2
Brewster, Maj D. J., 188
Bridge, Lt K. W. T., 100, 127-8, 170, 205
Bridgeford, Lt-Gen Sir William (Plate p. 125), 111-12, 130, 132-3, 141-2, 148-9, 151-2, 155-6, 158, 160, 166, 177, 185, 194, 199, 218, 221, 227
commands 3 Div, 92
opens Hq at Torokina, 94
service of, 97
Bridges, in Wewak campaign, 314
Bridgland, Lt-Col R. J., 637
Brink Base (Sketch p. 144), 143
Brinkley, Lt F. R., 143n
Brisbane, 23, 34n, 80n, 98, 274, 593
Britain, Great, 33, 35, 56, 65, 568
participation of forces in Pacific Theatre, 4-10, 12-13, 15
Australians serving with forces of, 633
British Air Force, 86
liaison staff in Australia, 9
Australians in, 633
British Army, 40n, 53, 56, 567, 617
in Burma, 4
proposed participation in Pacific Theatre, 6, 12-13
liaison staff in Australia, 9
strength required to maintain one division, 36
Australian officers lent to, 74n
relations between regular and citizen soldiers in, 76
civil affairs, 401-4
promotion of officers in, 589
ratio of generals to men, 602-3
–V Corps, 549
–Divisions
6th, 386n
51st Highland, 74n
British Borneo, Colony Of, 566
British Borneo Civil Affairs Unit, 459, 472, 488, 563-4
formed, 401
functions and establishment, 402-5
work of, 496-500
British Commonwealth, 6, 53, 57
relationship and control of forces, 7-10
plans for joint force for participation in war against Japan, 15, 17-18, 548-9
British Commonwealth Occupation Force, 550-1, 577-8
British Government, 8, 16, 266, 389, 553, 559-60, 561n, 585, 587
cooperation with Dominions in military affairs, 9
participation of forces in Pacific, 10, 13, 15, 17-18, 394-5, 548-9
administration of reoccupied areas, 398-401, 403-4, 565
and BCOF, 550-1
–Air Ministry, 9
–Chiefs Of Staff, 51-2
plans for participation of British forces in Pacific, 5-7, 10-18, 548-9, 551
and Borneo operations, 50-1, 388
on command of forces in SWPA, 394, 590
–Colonial Office, 397, 400, 402
–Defence Committee, 6
–HM Stationery Office, 40n
–Information, Ministry Of, 40n
–Joint Planning Staff, 52
–War Cabinet, 404
liaison with SWPA, 8
civil administration of reoccupied areas, 397, 400-3
British Navy, 86, 104n, 105, 550, 556, 573
participation in war against Japan, 4-7, 10, 12-14, 15-18, 49
bases in Australia, 33, 42, 394-6
–Fleet Air Arm, 394
–Fleets
Eastern, 5
Mediterranean, 5
role of, 46
in planning for Borneo operations, 50-1
bases in Australia, 394-6
Broadbent, Brig J. R., 74n, 484-5, 488, 491, 493
commands 2/17 Bn, 465
Brock, Sgt P. M., 422
Brocksopp, Maj W. A., 519, 521
Brooke, General Sir Alan, see Alanbrooke, Field Marshal Viscount
Brookes, Capt J. D., 189
Brooketon (Map p. 464; Sketches pp. 455, 460), 453, 459, 462, 496
Brown, Lt B. N., 467
Brown, S-Sgt H. J., 225
Brown, Lt K. L., 475-6
Brown, Col M. A., 623
Brown Beach (Sketch p. 466), 459, 462, 465-6, see also Victoria Harbour
Bruce, Rt Hon Viscount, 393
Bruce, Maj W. F., 116-17
Brunei (Map p. 464; Sketches pp. 460, 462), 463, 470, 472, 475, 483, 485, 494, 496-7, 499
Japanese strength at, 456, 471, 495
restoration work in, 499
surrender arrangements in, 561
Brunei Bay (Map p. 464; Sketch p. 460), 404, 452-3, 456, 470, 486, 490, 504, 509, 520
plans for capture, 30, 49-51, 388, 406, 457, 459-60
described, 453
landings in, 462-3
Japanese strength at, 495
Brunei Bluff (Sketch p. 460), 462
Brunei River (Sketch p. 460), 459, 462-3, 465
Bryceson, Col E. W., 97n
Buckley, Lt-Col A. A., 542
Buckley, Lt J. A. R., 422
Buckley, Pte L., 523
Buckner, Lt-Gen Simon B., 27
Budden, Pte H. G., 167
Buin (Maps pp. 60, 91; Sketch p. 171), 90, 92, 101, 128, 133, 138-9, 141, 154, 168, 170, 194, 227, 240, 558
Japanese strength at, 217
Bum Road (Map p. 91; Sketches pp. 144, 180), 153-4, 157-61, 163, 166, 178-9, 185-96, 199-200, 218-20, 222, 224, 227, 229
Buka Island (Maps pp. 60, 91; Sketch p. 22), 92-3, 113, 127, 212, 215
people of, 199
Japanese strength on, 217, 234
Buka Passage (Maps pp. 60, 91; Sketch p. 127), 93, 175, 208, 234
Bukit Cowie (Sketch p. 462), 462
Bukit Tabur Bintang (Sketch p. 462), 462
Bulamita (Sketches pp. 276, 282), 290-1, 293
Bulus River (Sketch p. 245), 260
Buna (Map p. 60), 40n, 66, 76, 89, 183, 369, 376, 394, 396n
Bundy, McG., 590n
Bungara (Sketches pp. 305, 331), 307, 332, 334
Buoi (Sketch p. 207), 208-10, 235
Burdekin, Australian frigate, 566, 568, 573
Buritsiotorara (Sketches pp. 111, 203), 121, 230, 233
Burke Highway (Sketch p. 416), 417-18, 423
Burke Ridge, 423
Burma (Map p. 3), 1, 13, 19, 56, 386, 502, 549, 563, 584-5
strength and deployment of Allied forces in, 4
Allied plans for operations in, 10-11, 14-16
Burma Road, 16
Burns, Sgt J. H., 638
Burns, J. M., 27n
Burns, Cpl T. C., 193
Burns, Capt W. M., 204
Burrell, Lt-Col J. C., 379-80
Burrows, Maj D. S. I., 274n
Burston, Maj-Gen Sir Samuel, 24n
Burton, Lt E. A., 424
Buru Island (Map p. 28), 555, 569
Burzacott, Lt L. B., 520
Busby, Capt H., 363
Bush, Sgt J. W., 188
But (Maps pp. 60, 273; Sketches pp. 315, 318), 272, 278, 293-4, 300-1, 314, 317-19, 326-8, 338-9, 342, 345, 350, 359, 377
16 Bde advance to, 315-16
Butch (Sketch p. 429), 434, 449
But River (Sketch p. 318), 317-18, 338
Buttrose, Brig A. W., 289-90, 293, 303, 360
commands 2/5 Bn, 283
Byrne, Maj E. F., 280
commands 42 Bn, 98
–C–
Cairns (Map p. 3), 43, 98, 105, 396, 457, 504, 554n
Cairo, Allied Conference at, 5-7
Cake Hill (Sketch p. 257), 256, 258
Caldwell, Lt J., 338
Caldwell, Lt-Col W. B., 74n, 252, 259
commands 14/32 Bn, 249
Callaghan Road (Sketch p. 466), 467
Callinan, Lt-Col B. J., 171n, 174, 209
commands 26 Bn, 172
Calwell, Hon A. A., 39
Cambridge, Capt R. C., 126-7, 175
Cameron, Lt A., 446
Cameron, Hon A. G., 57n, 61, 63
Cameron, Lt-Col A. G., 313, 315-17, 321-2, 338, 384n
commands 2/2 Bn, 296
Cameron, Pte C. J., 147
Cameron, Col Hon D. A., 301n
Cameron, Lt K. R., 317
Cameron, Capt L. A., 289, 305, 360, 363, 366
Cameron, Capt W. O., 231-2
Cameron’s Hill (Sketch p. 203), 232
Campbell, Maj D. L., 102
Campbell, Sgt G. W., 522
Campbell, Sgt J. E., 435
Campbell, Lt L. J., 120
Cannan, Maj-Gen J. H. (Plate p. 268), 24n, 395-6, 580n
Cannibalism, 278
Cape York Peninsula (Map p. 3), 98
Cabins, Capt T. J., 287
Carland, Cpl J. G. V., 473
Carnell, Sgt E. J., 313
Carr, Lt J. W., 308
Carriers, Native, in Wewak campaign, 325-6, 368
Carroll, Lt G. P., 536
Carstairs, Lt-Col J. D., 74n
Carter, Lt-Col G. S., 455, 492, 495n
Carter, Cpl W. E., 116
Casley, L-Cpl D. L., 435
Casualties
in Papuan and New Guinea Battalions, 82-3, 129
American
in the Philippines, 4, 56, 405
on Iwo Jima, 51
on Okinawa, 405. Australian, 61, 68
in Bougainville, 117n, 133n, 221, 237, 260
in New Britain, 269
in Wewak campaign, 289, 354, 385
on Labuan, 475
in British Borneo, 501
at Balikpapan, 545
in war of 1939-45, 633-5
compared with those of war of 1914-18, 636
in Bougainville, 90, 101-3, 133n, 163-4, 167n, 169-70, 201, 230, 237
on Okinawa, 405
on Labuan, 475
inflicted by AIB parties, 621
Cater, Lt R. B., 304-5
Catherall, Capt J. McP., 419-20, 425
Catterns, Maj B. W. T., 339
Cayley, Lt-Col W. C., 97n
Celebes (Maps pp. 3, 28; Sketch p. 560), 11, 394, 511, 548, 551, 553, 566n, 569-70, 572, 577, 618
Japanese strength, 555
surrender in, 573-4
Indonesian nationalist movement, 574-7
Cello (Sketch p. 533), 535, 538
Censorship, in Australia, 39n, 64-5, 86
Central Pacific Area (Sketch p. 16), 1, 18-19, 28, 104n, 585
Centre Hill (Sketch p. 203), 232
Ceram (Map p. 3; Sketch p. 560), 502, 569-71, 573, 618
strength of Japanese forces, 555
Chaffey, Capt W. A., 621
Challen, Lt-Col H. B., 97n
Chamberlin, Lt-Gen Stephen J., 21, 30, 41-2, 45, 596
Chambers, Lt A. L. E., 121
Chapman, Cpl J. W., 320
Chapman, Capt R. M., 525
Chapman-Walker, Col P. J. F., 619
Charlie Creek (Sketch p. 203), 233
Charlie Route (Sketch p. 466), 469n
see also Hamilton Road
Charlie’s Spur (Map p. 512), 514
Charlie Track (Sketch p. 466), 466, 468-9
Charlott, R., 638
Chauvel, General Sir Harry, 604n
Cheeseman, Cpl A., 158
Chester, Lt-Col F. G. L., 454-5
Chesterman, Lt-Col C. D. R., 105
Chesterton, Lt J., 117, 155, 159-62
Chiang Kai-Shek, Generalissimo, 585
Chicanambu (Sketch p. 331), 331
Chidozey, Lt G. V. R., 349, 354
Chifley, Rt Hon J. B., 62-3, 65, 74, 388-9, 393, 548-51, 580n
Chilton, Brig F. O., 505, 508, 519, 540-1, 576-7
commands 18 Bde, 504
Chilton Road (Map p. 512), 513, 522
China (Map p. 3; Sketch p. 16), 1, 4, 15, 55, 90, 395, 552
Allied plans in, 10-11, 14, 16, 27, 41
Japanese forces in, 18-19
Chindawon (Sketch p. 127), 175, 209-10
Chinese, in Bougainville, 137-9
at Tarakan, 445
in Borneo, 454, 485, 488, 490, 493, 499-500, 564, 568
at Rabaul, 557
in Australia, 588
Chivas, Sgt C. W., 467
Choiseul Island (Sketch p. 22), 93, 100, 137n, 140, 170, 201
Chop Chop Trail (Sketch p. 111), 128
Chowne, Lt A., VC, 321-2
Christian, Capt R. H., 514
Christie, Lt K. MacN., 121
Christmass, Pte K. C., 440
Churchill, Rt Hon Sir Winston, 11, 36
participation of British forces in Pacific, 5-10, 12, 15-18
command arrangements in SWPA, 14
plans for British Commonwealth invasion force, 548-9
Chusan Island (Sketch p. 16), 41
Clarice (Sketch p. 429), 437, 445
Clark, Lt C. E., 147
Clark, Cpl F. E. J., 184
Clark, Maj W. D., 554n
Clark Base (Sketch p. 144), 143, 145
Clarke, Lt D. R., 324
Clarkson, Lt A. G., 143n
Cleary, Lt J. S., 87
Clements, Maj J. M., 468
Clennett, Maj B. G., 319
Cleveland, American cruiser, 516
Clohesy, Sgt L. J. B., 232-3
Cloncurry (Sketch p. 533), 537
Clowes, Lt-Gen C. A., 57n, 594
Coastwatchers, 100, 170, 201, 617-19, 622
Cochrane, Maj W. H., 637
Cohen, Brig H. E., 88
Cohen, Capt P. R., 285
Colac, Australian corvette, 204n, 329, 349-50
Cole, Capt R. R., 277, 280, 335, 368
Colebatch, Lt-Col G. T., 97n
Coleman, Col K. R. G., 172-5, 209
Coleman, Col S. T. G., 542
Collett, Tpr A. N., 434
Colley, WO2 D., 170
Collier, Lt J. A., 133
Collier, Lt J. M., 422
Collins Highway (Sketch p. 416), 415-16, 419
Colvin, Lt-Col G. E., 488, 497
commands 2/13 Bn, 487
Colvin, Admiral Sir Ragnar, 11
Combes, Brig B., 75
Combes, Lt G. A., 372
Combined Chiefs Of Staff, 6, 10, 12, 16-17, 54, 393, 400, 502, 548-9, 551
and reduction of Australian forces, 13, 19, 31
command problems in SWPA, 14-15, 590
plans for Borneo operations, 49, 388-9
Commager, H. S., 40n
Commando Ridge (Sketch p. 144), 152
Commando Road (Sketches pp. 144, 190), 167-8, 178, 180, 185-6, 189, 194, 198, 218, 226-7
Commo Ridge (Sketch p. 207), 235
Communiques, GHQ, 2n
lack news of Australian operations, 37-8, 40, 53
on Balikpapan operations, 520
Compton, Lt J. W., 174
Compton River (Sketch p. 173), 172-5
Confoy, Sgt W. T. M., 523
Conlon, Col A. A., 84, 398-9, 402-3
Director of Research, LHQ, 397
Conway, Pte A. W., 322
Cook, Lt-Col F. W., 516-19
Cooke, Sgt H. A., 422
Coombes, Lt-Col C. J. A., 98
Coombes’ Crossing, 161
Cooper, Cpl A., 193
Cooper, Constable C. H. R., 624
Cooper, Maj E. J., 536-7
Cooper, W Cdr E. W., 275
Cooper, L-Sgt R. W. F., 133
Copeman, Maj J., 325
Copping, L-Cpl J. W., 517
Coral Sea (Map p. 60), 88, 90, 584
Corbould, Capt R. W., 150
Corcoran, L-Cpl L. J., 422
Core, Pte M. J., 321
Cormoran, Cape (Map p. 243), 244, 247
Coronet Operation, 52
Cory, Capt G. E, 298-9
Cory, F-Lt G. R. I., 138-9
Cory’s Spur (Sketch p. 297), 299-300
Costello, Lt-Col F. H., 570
Cotton, Lt-Col T. R. W., 533
Coursey, Lt-Col J. P., 558
Courtney, Lt D. A., 133
Cowra Prisoner-of-War Compound, 623-4
Cox, Brig A. R. B., 24n
Cox, Brig G. S., 346-7, 374, 376
commands 2/4 Bn, 345
Coyle, Maj G., 317
Cracking Plant (Map p. 512), 519, 521
Crafter, Maj J. G., 544
Crawford, Cpl W. J., 213-14
Craze, Cpl W. A. C., 170
Crazy Ridge (Sketch p. 429), 428, 440
Crispin, K. E., 638
Crompton, Lt-Col D. H., 257
Cross, Sgt A. F., 200
Crowden, Lt C. W., 298
Crown Prince Range (Map p. 91; Sketch p. 111), 135
Cullen, Maj-Gen P. A., 297-8, 301, 318, 326, 379, 384
commands 2/1 Bn, 296
Cumming, Lt J. T., 489
Current Affairs Bulletin, 86-7, 96
Curtin, Sgt A., 423-4
Curtin, Rt Hon John, 11, 62, 70, 105, 395, 585, 590, 593, 595, 603
participation of British forces in the Pacific, 6-7, 9, 12, 15, 17
reduction of Australian forces, 13, 31-4
command problems in SWPA, 14, 597
on employment of Australian forces, 20, 42-50, 57
and General Blamey, 59-61, 64-5, 578-9
Cuthbertson, Capt C. C., 195
–D–
Dagua (Map p. 273; Sketches pp. 318, 320), 272, 293-4, 300, 316-20, 324, 328, 340, 342, 359, 377-8, 381
Dagua Creek (Sketch p. 320), 323
Dalby, Capt H., 530
Dale, Pte C. E., 483
Daley, Gnr G. H., 337-8
Dallman Harbour (Sketch p. 344), 380
Daly, Maj-Gen T. J., 74, 515-16, 518-19
commands 2/10 Bn, 510
Dampier, Cape (Map p. 243), 242
Dandriwad River (Sketch p. 276), 277, 280, 288
Daniel, Admiral Sir Charles, 11, 13
Danmap River (Map p. 273; Sketches pp. 284, 297), 277-80, 283-5, 287-9, 291, 293, 297, 311, 314, 341-2
Danmul River (Sketch p. 285), 287
Darwin (Map p. 3; Sketch p. 560), 14, 34n, 44, 58n, 93, 250n, 266, 396, 570, 633
Davidson, Maj J. J. G., 478
Davies-Griffiths, L-Sgt O. L., 122
Davis, Lt A. L., 118
Dawe’s Creek (Sketch p. 179), 178-9
Dawson, Lt-Col B. G., 262-4
commands 1 NGIB, 261
Deacon, Capt J., 108
Deacon, Mount (Sketch p. 107), 108-9
Dean, Lt S., 376
De Bruyn, Lt J. D., 620
Decorations
awarded to Pacific Islands Regt and Royal Papuan Constabulary, 83n
awarded to Australian Army, 581n
De Daunton, Capt F. H., 532
Deloraine, Australian corvette, 329
Dempsey, Lt L. J., 543
Dench, Capt J. R., 489
Dengue Fever
in Bougainville, 237n
in Wewak campaign, 385
Denness, Maj A. P., 476, 479, 482
Dennis, Spr E. T., 343
Denniston, Lt-Col J. A. Y., 89n
Dent, Capt G. C., 193
Derbyshire, Lt-Col M., 316-17, 320, 322, 324, 383-4
Derrick, Lt T. C., VC, 77n, 416, 425, 437-8
Devonshire, Capt J. W., 312
Dew, Tpr L. F., 196
Dewar, Lt R., 286
Dewing, Maj-Gen R. H., 8, 9n, 10
Dexter, Lt-Col W. R., 145
commands 61 Bn, 98
Diamantina, Australian frigate, 204n, 558, 560-1
Dickie, Capt R. M., 184
Dietrich, Maj P. W., 195
Dingle, Cpl N. M., 428
District IV (Sketches pp. 416, 431), 427, 448
District VI (Sketches pp. 416, 431), 422, 427, 448
Djinabora (Sketch p. 540), 541-2
Dodd, Lt-Col R. W. P., 539
Dods, Lt R. E., 413
Dogreto Bay (Map p. 273; Sketches pp. 284, 297), 283, 286, 294, 296, 300, 311, 314, 328
Doiabi River (Sketch p. 111), 104, 106, 109
Doiabi Valley (Sketch p. 111), 108
Donaldson, Cpl R., 354
Doneley, Lt A. R., 283
Donnison, F. S. V., 400n, 401n, 403n, 405n, 565n, 566n
Donoghue, Lt T. J., 382-3
Dorney, Lt-Col K. J. J., 497
Dougherty, Maj-Gen I. N., 508, 521-2, 525, 527, 531, 544, 574-6
commands 21 Bde, 504
Douglass, Pte H. F., 537
Dove Bay (Map p. 273; Sketch p. 344), 329, 377
landing at, 349-50
Dovers, Capt W. J., 349
Dowling, Maj L. E., 286
Downs, Capt H. C., 125-6, 210-13
Downs’ Ridge (Sketches pp. 127, 173), 126, 172-3
Doyle, Lt F. C., 527-8
Draper, Cpl M. L. W., 215
Driniumor River (Map p. 273; Sketch p. 276), 68, 276, 278-9, 289, 291, 293, 314, 328, 386
Dubbo, Australian corvette, 204n, 329, 349-50, 556
Duncan, Sgt K. McM., 362
Duncan, Prof W. G. K., 86
Dundang River, 566
Dunkley, Lt-Col H. L. E., 231, 233-4
commands 7 Bn, 230
Dunlop, Co R. A., 304
Dunn, Capt R. L., 430
Dunshea, Capt C. J. P., 145, 168, 198-9
Dunstan, Maj A. R., 193
Dunstan, Tpr T. E., 196
Dutch, The, 408-9, 451, 568, 572, 575, 577
Dutch Government, 551, 553, 566n, 572
Dutch Navy, 618-20
Dutch Track (Sketch p. 441), 439-40, 442
Dwyer, Maj M. J., 352, 373, 382
Dyaks, relations with Japanese, 454, 569
assist Australians, 485, 489-95, 565
Dyke, Maj-Gen L. G. H., 570-2
commands Timor Force, 554
Dysentery
in Bougainville, 237n
in Wewak campaign, 385
–E–
Ea Ea (Map p. 243), 248, 251-4, 267
Eagleton, Pte R. E., 343
Eason, Brig R. T., 312-13
Eastick, Brig T. C., 563-4
commands Kuching Force, 561
Eastman, Capt E. A., 467, 473, 482
Eastman Spur (Sketch p. 472), 473-4
Eather, Maj-Gen K. W., 265, 532-4, 537-9, 557
commands 25 Bde, 523
commands 11 Div, 554
Eaton, American destroyer, 525
Edgar, Maj A. G. S., 332
Edgar, Brig C. R. V., 248n
Edgar, Lt-Gen H. G., 97n, 148, 227n
Edmeades, Maj E. A., 495
Edwards, Lt A. D., 331
Edwards, Lt I. H., 422
Egan, Maj C. J., 189
Egan, Lt J. M., 533
Egan’s Ridge (Sketch p. 190), 187, 189-90, 192
Ehrman, J., 5n, 6n, 18n, 51n, 386n
Eichelberger, Lt-Gen Robert L., 40n, 592n, 593, 595
commands Eighth Army, 19
Eisenhower, General of the Army Dwight D., 1, 4, 37, 599
Ejima, Colonel Yoshiyuki, 164
Elbow (Sketch p. 429), 436, 440
Eldridge, Col R. T., 419-21, 444, 446-7
Eley, Lt J. A., 423
Elliott, John, 524
Elliott, Pte K., 119
Elliott, Lt M. H., 232
Elliott-Smith, Lt-Col S., 204
Ellis, Sir Albert, 561
Ellison, Lt-Col E. B., 570
Embrey, Lt-Col F. J., 261
Emirau Island (Maps pp. 3, 60), 21-2, 24, 89-90, 93, 201
Emperor Range (Map p. 91), 114
Empress Augusta Bay (Map p. 91; Sketches pp. 131, 144), 90, 128, 130, 135
Endean, Lt D. C., 435
Enderby, Lt E. A., 415
England, Lt-Col J. A., 564
English, Capt W. M., 244
Equipment
American, compared with Australian, 62, 95
Australian, 36-7, 59, 61-2, 142, 314, 327, 457-8, 587, 598
Japanese, 163, 174-5, 291-2, 317, 342, 352, 558-9
Erbs, Sgt A. R., 198
Eriwel, Private, 248n
Errey, Lt I. G., 330-1
Esau, Capt K. M., 433
Escreet, Pte H. G., 289
Esdaile, Capt J. C. D., 350
Essex (Sketches pp. 416, 429), 408, 419-20
Essie (Sketch p. 441), 408, 439, 445-7, 449
Essie Track (Sketch p. 441), 445-6
Evans (Sketch p. 416), 424-5, 430
Evans, Sgt A. A., 518
Evans, Capt J. A., 316
Evans, Lt W. F. P., 121
Evans, L-Cpl W. J., 232
Exeter, British cruiser, 573
Eyers, Lt-Col E. S., 97n
–F–
Fahl, Lt R. W., 337
Fairclough, Lt-Col H., 638
Fairfax-Ross, Maj B., 242-7
Far East, 1, 5-6, 12, 15, 20, 56-7, 342
Far Eastern Liaison Office, 121, 181-3, 507, 617
Fargher, Lt-Col L. W., 97n
Farman, Cpl F. A., 523
Farmer, Pte C. C., 421
Farncomb, Rear-Adm H. B., 349-50
Faul, Lt H. J., 258
Faulkner, Maj D. F., 487-8
Fauro Island (Map p. 60; Sketch p. 22), 92, 133, 217, 558, 561
Faux, L-Sgt H. L., 232
Feature 620 (Sketch p. 346), 348
Feature 710 (Sketches pp. 344, 346), 348-9, 353
Feature 770 (Sketches pp. 344, 346), 348, 353, 369
Feature 800 (Sketch p. 297), 298, 300
Feature 1410 (Sketches pp. 318, 320), 319, 321-4, 326, 377
Feature 1800 (Sketch p. 339), 339
Feature 1860 (Sketch p. 318), 318
Feature 2400 (Sketch p. 339), 341
Fennell, L-Sgt W. J., 438
Ferguson, Capt G. T., 440
Ferguson, Sgt L. M., 525
Fergusson, Brig M. A., 379
commands 8 Bde, 355
Fertig, Colonel Wendell, 55n
Field, Brig J., 97, 108, 130, 142-3, 147, 149-50, 153, 155-6, 158, 160-1, 558
commands 7 Bde, 92
Fields, Miss Gracie, 226n, 266
Fienberg, Capt D. M., 334, 368
Finschhafen (Map p. 60), 40, 89, 102, 268, 396n
Fisher, Col H. M., 274n
Fisk, WO2 K. R. C., 372
Fitz-Gerald, Maj A. T., 224
Flagstaff Hill (Sketch p. 466), 465, 467-8
Flame-Throwers, 341, 360n, 384, 442
Fleming, Capt R. S., 280
Fletcher, Col J. W., 89n
Flores Sea, 520
Fogarty, L-Sgt J. P., 353
Foll, Hon H. S., 57-8
Forbes, Lt A. J. de B., 124, 125n
Ford, Lt A. J. T., 118-19
Ford, Sgt C. H., 539
Forde, Rt Hon F. M., 24n, 38, 39n, 56, 64, 88, 327, 393, 551, 578-9, 581, 593
on employment of Australian Army, 58-9
on organisation and higher command of Australian Army, 600-3, 605-6
Foreman, Maj J. G., 413-14, 417
commands 2/13 Fd Coy, 412
Forma (Sketch p. 136), 138-9, 168
Formidable, British aircraft carrier, 582
Formosa (Map p. 3; Sketch p. 16), 6, 10, 14-15, 27-8, 35, 583
Forok Creek (Sketch p. 344), 351
Forok Point (Sketch p. 344), 386
Forsyth, W. D., 572
Frank (Sketch p. 416), 419, 425
Fraser, Lt D. W. H., 196
Fraser, Hon J. M., 59, 61-3, 391-2, 396, 603, 605-6
Freame, Sgt W. H., 419n
Freda (Sketch p. 429), 437-41, 443
Freeman, Lt A. W., 435-6
Fremantle, 34n
French, Maj B. J., 332
Frood, Lt W., 541
Frost (Sketches pp. 526, 529), 530, 543
Fry, Maj G. McK., 360
Fry, Lt-Col W. G., 159
commands 47 Bn, 221
Fudaki, Lieutenant, 434
Fujino, Captain, 565
Fukuda, Major, 229-30
Fukukaku (Sketch p. 409), 427, 436, 439, 443-7, 449
Fullarton, Brig I. G., 605
–G–
Gabel, Lt-Col C. P., 116-17
Gairdner, General Sir Charles, 29n
Galvin, Pte P. J., 153
Gamble, Lt A. G., 541
Gamble, Col F. B., 402
Ganly, Chaplain Rev D. A., 148
Gannon, Maj J. E., 564
Gardens, Japanese, in Bougainville, 151-2, 154-5, 186
Gardoll, L-Sgt E. E., 468
Garland, Maj R. S., 364-5, 367
Garrett, Lt-Gen Sir Ragnar (Plate p. 236), 137, 166n, 183n, 557
BGS II Corps, 97
Garvey, Maj K. B., 411
Gascoyne, Australian frigate, 542, 568
Gately, Capt J. C., 352, 372, 381
Gaul, Maj A. J. F., 147
Gay, Capt A. L, 365
Gazelle Harbour (Sketches pp. 131, 144), 103, 114
Gazelle Peninsula (Map p. 243), 25, 55, 68-9, 244-5, 247, 251, 260, 270, 583
described, 241
strength of Japanese forces on, 242, 268
Geai, Corporal, 225-6
Geddes, Lt-Col J. O., 451
Geer, Capt A. S., 289-90, 303, 360, 366
Gempe, 572
General Headquarters, SWPA, 21, 23, 29, 39n, 93, 137, 274, 291n, 403, 406, 410, 455, 457-8, 504, 506
communiqués, 2n, 37-8, 40, 53, 520
moves to Hollandia, 24
role of I Aust Corps, 28, 30, 41-2, 49-50
relations with General Blamey, 37, 52, 71-2
command problems, 43-5, 47, 53-4, 590-9
estimates of Japanese strength on Bougainville differ from Australian, 101-2
shortage of shipping, 105, 165, 269, 281, 328-9
and Allied Intelligence Bureau, 618, 620-1
Geneva Convention, 623-4
Genga River (Sketches pp. 123, 173), 122-6, 175, 215
George (Sketches pp. 107, 108), 106-9
George, Lt N. G., 480-1
Germans, 554n
Germany, 5-7, 12-13, 18, 41-2, 50, 65, 72, 182, 388, 589, 633
strength of army, 35
Gibbins, Capt G. W., 299, 324, 339
Gums, Sgt J. J., 382
Gibson, Capt J. McL., 172-4
Gibson, Sgt L. H., 527
Gill, Pte L. W., 288
Gillies Cpl M. J., 110n
Gilligan, Sgt D. M. R., 203
Gillman River (Sketch p. 173), 124-5, 172
Gilmore, Maj J. C. S., 316, 319, 321, 323
Gisanambu (Sketch p. 361), 365
Glare, Gnr E. W., 215
Glass, Lt R. L. Barnet, 224
Glassop, S-Sgt L., 87
Glenelg, Australian corvette, 570-1
Glenelg Highway (Sketch p. 416), 408, 415
Glory, British aircraft carrier, 556, 582
Gloucester, Cape (Map p. 243), 241
Glover, Capt M. H. E. C., 479-80
Godwin, Maj J. B., 313, 326, 369
Goebbels, Dr J., 182
Gogbulu Creek (Sketch p. 245), 256
Goldsmith, Lt-Col D. V., 317, 320
Goode, Maj A. L., 282
commands 2/7 Cdo Sqn, 280
Gooden, Capt O. D., 415-16, 425-6, 434, 437
Goodwin, Lt L. F., 119-20, 206
Gooley, Sgt B. V., 299
Gordon, Lt C. M. B., 375
Gordon, Maj-Gen R. R., 312, 378-9
commands 2/3 Mg Bn, 311
Gordon, Lt-Col W. J. S., 331-2
Gorgon, British ship, 274
Gorontalo (Sketch p. 560), 573
Gorrie, Lt R. M., 258n
Gotts, Lt R. J., 298
Government House, Labuan (Sketch p. 466), 466
Gow, Lt A. F., 369
Grace, Col C. H., 490
commands 2/15 Bn, 463
Graffin, Lt L. R., 473
Graham, Capt A. G., 215
Graham, Lt C. A., 197
Graham, Lt J. R. V., 368
Graham, Lt L. F., 491-2
Graham, Sgt R. D., 301
Graham, Col S. C., 179, 190, 197-8
Grant, Gp Capt A. G., 513-14, 521n
Gray, Capt J. C., 422
Green, Lt-Col C. H., 74n, 353, 374
commands 2/11 Bn, 345
Green, Bdr K. E., 158
Green, Lt-Col W. J., 410
Green Beach, Balikpapan (Map p. 512), 510, 513-14, 521
Green Beach, Brunei Bay (Sketches pp. 460, 462), 453, 459, 462-3, 484
Green Beach, Tarakan (Sketches pp. 409, 416), 410, 412-14
Green Islands (Map p. 60; Sketch p. 22), 21-2, 24, 90, 92-3, 201
Greenshields, WO2 F. T., 120
Green Spur (Sketch p. 517), 517
Greenway, Capt G. J., 286, 348
Greer, Lt J. H., 348
Greer, Lt R., 423
Gregory, Maj R. C., 132
Grief, Lt-Col E. M., 193
Grigg, Cpl R. F., 538
Griswald, Rev Father, 171
Griswold, Lt-Gen Oscar W., 94
Guadalcanal (Sketch p. 22), 90
Gualigem (Sketches pp. 302, 331), 310, 332
Gubbay, Lt A. R., 343
Guerin, WO2 J. F., 200
Gugeler, R. A., 27n
Gugger, Lt N. A., 544
Gulcher, Mount (Sketch p. 171), 200
Gulley, Pte T., 190
Gundo, 247
Gurski, Cpl D. W., 155
Gwalip (Sketch p. 361), 364-5, 367, 369
Gwanginan (Sketches pp. 305, 331), 307, 330
–H–
Hackett, L-Sgt C. G., 519
Haigh, Capt P. F., 423
Hainan Island (Maps pp. 3, 28), 41, 51
Haines, Pte E. J., 151
Halikamok River (Sketches pp. 318, 320), 317-18
Hall, WO2 E. D., 213-14
Hall, Lt J. S., 473
Hall, Maj K. S., 536
Hall, M., 454n
Hall, Sgt P. J., 160-1
Hall, WO1 R. E., 301
Hall, Lt R. W., 347
Halmahera (Map p. 28; Sketch p. 560), 12, 511, 555, 570, 572-3
Halsey, Fleet Admiral William F., 1-2, 29, 54
Hambrauri (Sketches pp. 344, 371), 381-3
Hamilton, Cpl A. J., 528
Hamilton, Maj J. McK., 244
Hamilton Peninsula (Sketch p. 466), 468
Hamilton Point (Sketch p. 466), 469n
Hamilton Road (Sketch p. 466), 466, 469
Hammer, Maj-Gen H. H. (Plate p. 125), 99, 183n, 187, 189, 193, 196, 200, 219, 221, 239-40
commands 15 Bde, 98
estimate of, 177-8
Hammer Junction, 225
Hancock, Lt-Cdr K. W., 557
Hancock, Air Marshal Sir Valston, 349
commands No. 71 Wing SWPA, 275
Hanemo (Sketch p. 111), 110, 139
Hankey, J. R.
see Reed-Hankey, Lt J.
Hansa Bay (Sketch p. 356), 355-6, 358
Hansen, Sgt F. J., 314
Hardy, Pte B. G., 624
Harech River (Map p. 273), 276, 282
Hari River (Map p. 91; Sketches pp. 180, 190), 114, 152-3, 155-6, 170, 177-8, 183n, 186-8, 192-5, 197, 200
Harlem, Lt D. A. L., 455
Harmon, Lt-Gen Millard F., 27
Harris, Lt E. W., 365
Harris, Capt G. C., 620
Harris, Capt M. N. J., 124-5
Harrison, Pte K. C., 523
Harrisson, Maj T. H., 455-6, 490, 494-5, 565, 620
Harrop, Capt C. O., 280
Hart, British sloop, 556
Harvey, Lt R. J., 437
Hassett, Maj-Gen F. G., 227-8
Hatai (Sketch p. 144), 155, 161
Hatta, Dr, 567
Hattori, Colonel Takushiro, 103, 291n
Hawaii, 1
Hawaiian Islands, 585
Hawain River (Sketches pp. 339, 345), 339-40, 342-3, 345
Hawke, Capt G. J., 346-7, 374-5
Hawkesbury, Australian frigate, 458
Hay, Lt-Col D. O., 307, 309, 331, 335
Haydon, Lt J. B., 297
Haydon Knoll (Sketch p. 297), 297-8, 300
Hayes, Maj H. F., 535
Hayes, Lt-Col J. M., 195
Hayes, Sgt R. P., 468
Hayfield (Map p. 273; Sketches pp. 331, 361), 331, 334, 336-7, 338n, 359, 363n, 364, 369, 559
Haywood, Major E. V., 637
Head, Lt A. E., 415
Healey, Lt D. G., 285
Healy, WO2 T. J., 364
Heath, Miss D., 291n
Hegarty, Capt V. H., 165
Helen (Sketch p. 431), 431, 433-4
Helen Track, 430
Hely, Air Vice-Marshal W. L., 95
Henderson, Capt G. A., 523
Henderson, Col G. F. R., 604n
Henderson, L-Cpl R. H., 224
Hennessy, Lt-Col E. C., 276, 280, 303, 306, 308, 350-2, 378
commands 2/6 Cav (Cdo) Regt, 275
Henning, Lt E. B. H., 334n
Henry, Capt R. L., 637
Henry, Lt-Col T. H., 206
Henry Reid Bay (Map p. 243; Sketch p. 245), 242, 245, 247, 252-3, 256
Henry Reid River, see Wulwut River
Herald, The, 40
Herbert, Lt G. E., 443
Herring, Lt-Gen Hon Sir Edmund, 57n, 64, 70, 580, 594
Hewrr, Capt E. J., 373
Hewitt, Capt J. S., 312, 319, 351
Hibbard, Lt R. G. T., 346
Hibberd, Lt-Col H. D., 132
Hill, Sgt C. H., 375
Hill, Sgt H. V., 528-9
Hill 87 (Map p. 512; Sketch p. 517), 511, 515-19
Hill 102 (Sketch p. 409), 427, 436, 439, 442-4
Hill 105 (Sketch p. 409), 427, 435-9, 443-4
Hill 910 (Sketch p. 371), 370, 374
Hincksman, Capt T. E., 430-1
Hinton, Lt W. A., 522
Hiroshima (Sketch p. 578), 578
Hiru Hiru (Sketches pp. 144, 179), 152, 154, 179
Hobart, Australian cruiser, 349, 410, 458, 462, 511
Hobbs, Maj-Gen Sir Talbot, 604n
Hocking, Capt L. J., 191
Hoddinott, Capt F. J., 340
Hodge, Lt-Gen J. R., 577n
Hodge, Lt L. A., 368
Hodgson, Col C. R., 411
Hogbin, Lt-Col H. I. P., 397, 399
Holdsworth, Maj W. T. B., 420n
Hole, Tpr H. E., 189
Hollandia (Maps pp. 28, 60), 19, 26, 30, 37, 41, 48, 296n, 350, 386n, 553, 620
Holmes, Sgt R. W. E., 431
Holt, Chaplain Rev W. E., 473
Hone, Maj-Gen Sir Ralph, 399
Hone, Lt-Col R. B., 248n
commands 2/14 Fd Regt, 252
Hong Kong (Maps pp. 3, 28), 11, 400, 550
Hongorai River (Map p. 91; Sketches pp. 144, 180), 141, 152-3, 155, 156-7, 165, 167, 177, 179, 181, 183-9, 191, 224
Honolulu, 27
Honshu Island (Sketch p. 578), 577
Hooper, F-Lt C. F., 244
Hopkins, Maj-Gen R. N. L., 578n
Horinu 2 (Sketch p. 144), 153, 167
Horley, Lt-Col R. J., 260
Horseshoe Knoll (Sketch p. 173), 174
Hoskins, Cape (Map p. 243; Sketch p. 254), 241, 248-9, 251-2, 254-5
Hospital Spur (Sketch p. 416), 418, 422-3
Host, Pte E. J., 353
House Copp (Sketch p. 305), 305, 308
How, L-Cpl W. R., 438
Howard, Cpl E. J., 492
Howden, Lt-Col W. S., 287, 345
commands 2/8 Bn, 286
Huda River (Sketch p. 190), 185, 189
Hughes, Rt Hon W. M., 69
Hum River (Sketch p. 144), 166
Hungerford, Sgt T. A. G., 106n, 156-7, 171n
Hunt, Capt L. E. E., 230
Hunter, Lt R., 258
Hunt’s Hill (Sketch p. 203), 202
Huon Peninsula (Map p. 60), 66, 291, 327, 381, 411
Hupai River (Sketches pp. 131, 144), 128, 132-3, 141-2, 146-7, 149
Hupaisapani, 133
Hutchinson, Maj T. C., 153
Hutchison, Lt-Col I., 296, 298, 340
commands 2/3 Bn, 287
Hutchison, Mount, 298
Hutson, Maj A. W. M., 563
Hyakutake, Lt-Gen Haruyoshi, 114, 133-4, 150, 269
cOmmands Xvii Army, 101
Hyndman, Maj C. W., 535-7
–I–
Ibu (Sketches pp. 111, 203), 122, 230, 233-4
Ichise, Vice-Admiral, 571
Idakaibul (Sketch p. 285), 284, 287-8
Iemura, Colonel Shinshichi, 562
Ilaheta (Sketch p. 302), 303, 309
Ilahop (Sketch p. 302), 303-4, 306, 309
Ilipem (Sketches pp. 360, 361), 363
Imamura, General Hitoshi, 114, 241, 266-7, 269-70, 556-7
commands Eighth Area Army, 90
Imphal, 14
Implacable, British aircraft carrier, 582
Ind Lt-Col A. W., 619
India (Map p. 3), 6-7, 12-13, 70
Indian Army, 4-5, 53, 65, 311, 548, 551, 564, 567, 589
prisoners of war recovered, 106, 127, 215, 283, 340, 352, 463, 487-8, 543, 557, 568
–Brigades
32nd, 565
80th, 577
Indian Ocean (Map p. 3), 4-5, 7, 10
Indians, in Borneo, 485, 490, 499-500
Indo-China (Map p. 3), 457, 621
Indonesians, 215, 440, 443, 445, 502, 539n, 540, 557, 571
and nationalist movement, 566-9, 572-3, 574-6
Ingham, Lt P. G. O., 436
Intelligence
Allied, of strength of Japanese forces, 23, 101-2, 113
of strength of Japanese forces, 26, 209, 272
Inus (Sketch p. 127), 137, 176, 205
Inus Point, 232
Inverell, Australian corvette, 573
Ip River (Sketch p. 245), 253, 255
Irup, Mount (Sketch p. 361), 364, 367
Irving, Brig R. G. H., 293n
Isaachsen, Lt-Col O. C., 251-4
commands 36 Bn, 249
Island, The (Sketch p. 517), 516
Isles, Lt-Col K. S., 397
Ismay, General Rt Hon Lord, 7
Issell, Maj R. W., 415
Itagaki, Lt-Gen Seishiro, 554
Italian Navy, 5
Ivana River (Sketch p. 219), 199, 219-20
Iwo Jima (Sketch p. 16), 27-8, 51
–J–
Jaba River (Map p. 91; Sketches pp. 131, 134), 94, 103-4, 111-14, 128-31, 143, 146
Jack, Capt R. L., 259
Jackett, J. G. T., 638
Jackson, Brig D. R., 478
Jacobs, Maj J. W., 637
Jacquinot Bay (Map p. 243; Sketch p. 254), 89, 96, 244-8, 250, 252, 254-5, 261, 263, 265-6, 556
Jambongan Island (Sketch p. 455), 455
Jamei (Sketch p. 331), 311, 336-7
Jamieson, Lt-Col W. D., 332
Jammer Bay (Map p. 243; Sketch p. 254), 247, 260-1, 268
Janet (Sketch p. 429), 427, 436, 438
Japan (Map p. 3; Sketch p. 578), 5, 12, 40n, 49, 56, 66, 90, 181-3, 266, 387-9, 393-4, 450, 547, 567, 585, 589
Allied plans for defeat of, 1, 4, 6-7, 10, 16, 27, 50, 52, 548-50
strength of forces in, 18-19, 35
surrenders, 69, 237, 265, 549, 578
bombing of, 502
occupation forces in, 550-1, 577-8
forces repatriated, 583
Japanese Air Force, 37, 92, 457
–6th Air Division, 292
–63rd Air Regiment, 310
–Airfield Battalions
21st, in Wewak campaign, 318-19, 327, 370
25th, in Wewak campaign, 343, 352, 370
Japanese Army, 1-2, 20, 51, 53, 58, 71, 101, 128, 405, 450, 621
organisation compared with British, 2n
in Burma, 14-16
strength and deployment, 18-19, 23, 272
in New Britain, 49, 68, 241-2, 247, 252-3, 260, 267-70
in Wewak campaign, 68, 283, 289, 296, 310, 340, 343, 359, 367-8, 386
in Bougainville, 90, 100-3, 126, 129, 133-4, 140, 163-4, 167n, 169-71, 175-7, 186, 205-6, 217, 221, 230, 234, 237-8, 240, 386
defects in staff work and communications, 150-1
response to “psychological warfare”, 181-3
relations with native peoples, 227-9, 262, 306, 454, 493
at Balikpapan, 389, 502-3, 530, 545
at Tarakan, 408, 427, 436, 443, 445-7, 449, 451
in Borneo, 456, 470-1, 475, 485, 488, 492, 494-5, 501
achievements, 547
surrender of, 553-4, 556-65, 567-9
strength in Australian area of responsibility, 555
and Indonesian nationalist movement, 572-4
repatriation of, 583
strategy and tactics in Pacific theatre, 584-5
prison break at Cowra, 623-4
–Area Armies
Eighth, at Rabaul, 90, 241, 266-70
Fourteenth, in Philippines, 2
Kwantung, 552
–Armies
XVII, in BougainYille, 72, 90, 101, 156, 217n, 269
lacks Intelligence of Aust Army, 114-15
changes in command, 150
casualties, 237n
XVIII, 90
in Wewak campaign, 72, 269, 311, 319, 327, 354, 369, 384-5, 387
strength and dispositions, 272, 291-3, 384
casualties, 386
surrenders, 559
repatriated, 583
XXXV, in the Philippines, 2
XXXVII, in Borneo, 453, 456, 470, 553, 565, 570
–Divisions
1st, 4
5th, 570-1
6th, 241
in Bougainville, 90, 101, 103, 111, 113-14, 158, 164-5, 185, 200
changes in command, 150
8th, 4
16th, 2
17th
on New Britain, 90, 241-2, 266
strength, 268
20th
strength and dispositions, 272, 278, 319, 366, 385
in Wewak campaign, 291, 302, 311, 325-7, 338, 384
state of, 307
casualties, 386
surrenders, 559
26th, 4
32nd, 570
35th, 570
36th, 570
38th, 90
41st
strength and dispositions, 272, 289, 291, 293, 366, 385
in Wewak campaign, 278, 310-11, 327, 338, 362, 369, 384
casualties, 386
surrenders, 559
48th, 570-1
51st, 241
strength and dispositions, 272, 278, 293, 385
in Wewak campaign, 291, 311, 343, 375, 381, 384
casualties, 386
surrenders, 559
100th, 2
–Forces
Aoyama, in attack on Wewak, 352
Jinka, strength and dispositions, 352
Kato, strength and dispositions, 352
Miyake
in Wewak campaign, 327
strength of, 338
Ozihara, strength and dispositions, 293
–Brigades And Regiments
4th lndep Mixed Regt, 470
13th Regt, in Bougainville, 103, 112, 114, 147n, 150, 153, 159, 164, 198, 229, 237-8
14th Regt, in New Britain, 242n, 269
20th Regt, 293
23rd Regt, in Bougainville, 103, 158, 162-4, 188, 199, 229, 238
25th Indep Mixed Regt, in Borneo, 456, 470, 562
34th Regt, in New Britain, 242n, 269
35th Regt, in New Britain, 242n, 269
38th Indep Mixed Bde, 101
in Bougainville, 103, 114, 117, 121, 234
39th Bde, in New Britain, 242, 268-9
40th Indep Bde, in New Ireland, 242n
45th Regt, in Bougainville, 103, 156, 229, 238
54th Regt, in New Britain, 266
56th Indep Mixed Bde, in Borneo, 456, 470, 495
57th Ibdep Mixed Bde, 570, 572
65th Bde, in New Britain, 241, 242n, 269
66th Regt, in Wewak campaign, 291, 293, 339, 343, 370, 381
71st Indep Mixed Bde, in Borneo, 456, 470
78th Regt, in Wewak campaign, 293, 311, 381
79th Regt, in Wewak campaign, 293, 319, 327
80th Regt, in Wewak campaign, 293, 318-19
81st Regt, in Bougainville, 103, 114, 117, 123, 175, 238
102nd Regt, in Wewak campaign, 293, 343
115th Regt, in Wewak campaign, 293, 303, 319, 381
237th Regt, in Wewak campaign, 278, 284, 289, 291, 293, 296, 319
238th Regt, in Wewak campaign, 278, 284, 289, 291, 293
239th Regt, in Wewak campaign, 278, 284, 289, 291, 293, 312
4th Medium Regt, 186
26th Field, 327
–Cavalry: 6th Regt, 229
–Engineers, 495
–Garrison Units
4th South Seas, 229
54th, 293
–Infantry Battalions
366th, in Borneo, 456, 465, 470-1, 494-5
367th, in Borneo, 456, 470-1, 495
368th, in Borneo, 456, 470, 495
369th, in Borneo, 456, 470, 495
370th, in Borneo, 456, 470, 495
371st, in Borneo, 456, 470-1, 495
454th, 526
455th, 408
Japanese Navy, 10, 37, 92, 311, 386n, 456, 566, 574, 585
in Bougainville, 90, 113, 199, 209, 215-17, 229, 234, strength, 237-8
strength in New Britain, 241-2, 268-9
surrender of, 555-8
–Eighth Fleet, 229
–Engineer Regiment: 5th Shipping, 310
–Garrison Forces
8th, 572
82nd, 238
88th, 238
–Naval Base Forces
22nd, 526
27th, 293
–Special Naval Landing Forces, 408
Jarvie, Lt J., 317
Java (Map p. 3; Sketch p. 16), 71, 342, 394, 502, 551, 566-7, 573, 576, 591, 596
plans for capture, 41, 46-50, 72
AIB landings in, 618
Java Sea, 520
Jeanes, Lt-Col M. R. (Plate p. 476), 477-8, 480-1, 500
commands 2/43 Bn, 469
Jefferies, Capt R. D. K., 154-5
Jenkins, Cpl L. J., 335-6
Jesselton (Map p. 28; Sketches pp. 453, 455), 30, 453-6, 458, 470, 482, 494, 562, 564-5
Jesser, Maj H. J., 236
Jillett, Brig C. A., 89n
Johns, Lt D. H., 300
Johnson, Capt C. K., 244-5
Johnson, Ma) C. M., 337-8, 362, 366
Johnson, Pte C. R., 378
Johnson, Lt F. G., 366
Johnson, Capt G. E., 416, 425, 439, 446
Johnson, Capt L. R. P., 112, 128
Johnson, L-Cpl N., 333
Johnston, Col S., 97n
Johnstone, Lt M., 445
Johnstone, Lt W. P., 472
John’s Track (Sketch p. 431), 427, 430, 433-4, 448
Joint (Sketch p. 533), 532, 534
Jolo Island (Map p. 28), 28, 452
Jones, Air Marshal Sir George, 549
Jones, Lt-Col J. S., 83
Jones, Pte R., 624
Jones, WO2 S. W., 432
Jorgensen, L-Cpl C. C., 124
Jorgensen, Sgt E. N., 160
Josef, Sergeant-Major, 246
Joyce (Sketch p. 429), 439, 444-5
Juata, Cape (Sketch p. 441), 427, 439, 447-8
Juata Oilfield (Sketches pp. 408, 441), 408, 427, 429, 439-40, 442
Junkers, Rev Father, 171
Jurd, Pte K. T. J., 324
Just, Col M. E, 116-17, 149-50, 154-5, 160-3
–K–
Kaad, Lt F. P. C., 368
Kaboibus (Map p. 273; Sketch p. 361), 336, 364-6
Kahin, G. McT., 566n
Kahuru, Commander, 443
Kaida, Colonel, 571
Km Islands (Sketch p. 560), 555, 570
Kaino (Sketch p. 136), 138, 170
Kairiru Island (Map p. 273; Sketches pp. 271, 355), 272, 293, 301, 349, 559
Kalabu (Sketch p. 331), 335-6, 338, 360
Kalal (Sketch p. 245), 255-6, 266
Kalewa, 15
Kamada, Vice-Adm Michiaki, 532, 566
commands 22 Naval Base Force, 526
Kamandran (Map p. 243; Sketch p. 245), 246-7, 255-6
Kamti (Sketch p. 276), 276, 278
Kanaura (Sketch p. 180), 227, 229
Kanda, Lt-Gen Masatane (Plate p. 236), 164, 229-30, 234, 558
commands 6 Div, 114
commands XVII Army, and estimate of, 150
Kaneko, Colonel Atsushi, 114
Kanganaman (Sketch p. 271), 384
Kanimbla, Australian ship, 458, 462-3, 511
Kapana (Sketch p. 190), 152, 186, 194, 196-7
Kapikavi Natives, 136, 139, 169
Kapunda, Australian ship, 563
Karapia (Sketch p. 361), 364, 367
Karawop (Map p. 273; Sketch p. 339), 272, 324, 339-40, 381
Karin, 492
Karukan (Sketch p. 476), 475, 478
Kashima, Japanese cruiser, 583
Katekar, Maj H. J., 450
Kath, Capt N. S., 258
Kath’s Hill (Sketch p. 257), 258-60
Kato, Captain, 215-16
Katoomba, Australian ship, 557
Katsuragi, Japanese aircraft carrier, 583
Katsuwa (Sketch p. 180), 197, 229
Kauk (Sketches pp. 313, 315), 301, 316
Kauremerak Hill (Sketch p. 318), 323
Kawakami, Captain, 175
Kawakubo, Mount (Sketch p. 371), 373
Kawano, Lt-Col Takatsugu, 163-4
Kayrooz, Lt L. S., 120
Keed, Cpl B. K., 132
Keenan’s Ridge (Sketch p. 107), 118, 120
Kept, Capt J. H., 357
Keightley, General Sir Charles, 549
Kelly, Lt A. C., 536
Kelly, Pte I. W., 481
Kelly, Lt-Col J. L. A., 74, 98, 122, 561
commands 31/51 Bn, 120
Kemp, Tpr G. R., 185-6
Kendall, Capt C. Md., 298
Kendall, Capt R., 618
Kenna, Pte E., VC, 351-2
Kennedy, Lt A., 480
Kennedy, Lt R. E, 463
Kennedy, Capt R. R., 501
Kentwell, Sgt A. S., 325
Keopili, 232
Keram River (Sketch p. 355), 358
Keravat River (Map p. 243), 242, 267-8
Kero Creek (Sketches pp. 163, 179), 160-2
Kerr, C., 637
Kerr, Col J. R., 399
Kerridge, Capt J. C., 147n
Kerupang River (Sketch p. 466), 466
Ket, Capt S. A., 420
Keyhole (Sketch p. 344), 377-8
Keys, Capt A. G. W., 431
Kiama, Australian corvette, 204n, 245, 556
Kiarivu (Map p. 273; Sketch p. 361), 363-4, 367, 386, 559
Kiep (Map p. 243; Sketch p. 245), 253
Kieta (Map p. 91; Sketch p. 136), 92, 100, 103-4, 114, 135, 137, 140, 156, 169-70, 200-1, 217, 229, 558
Kijima, Maj-Gen Kesao, 215, 234
commands 38 Indep Mixed Bde, 117
Kilipaijino (Sketch p. 171), 227
Killen’s Track (Sketch p. 219), 219
Kilpatrick, Capt W. J., 333
King, Lt B. W., 154-5
King, Fleet Admiral Ernest J., 18, 27-8, 590
King, Cpl H. G., 421
King, Gnr J. T., 362
King, Maj-Gen R., 296, 300-1, 311, 315, 317-19, 326, 338-9, 382, 554
commands 16 Bde, 274
commands 6 Div, 384
Kingori (Sketches pp. 180, 190), 186, 194-8, 228
King’s Track (Sketch p. 431), 434
Kinkaid, Vice-Adm Thomas C., 2
Kitching, Capt G. S., 542
Kitching, Gnr H. S., 338
Klandasan (Map p. 512; Sketch p. 503), 502-6, 510, 514, 519, 526
Klandasan Besar River (Map p. 512; Sketch p. 503), 504, 513-14
Klein, Brig B. E., 97n
Klias Peninsula (Sketch p. 460), 477-8
Klias River (Sketches pp. 460, 476), 453, 477-9
Knight, Sgt J. A. C., 190-1
Knight, Lt J. D., 260
Knight, Lt R. K., 525
Knox, D. W., 40n
Koas, Cape (Map p. 243), 248, 251
Kobori, Major-General, 571
Koch, Capt A. M., 153
Kofi (Sketches pp. 318, 320), 324, 339
Kogimara, Sergeant, 248n
Koigin (Sketches pp. 346, 371), 352, 369-70, 373-4, 379
Kombichagi (Sketch p. 331), 332
Koopani River (Sketch p. 219), 219-20
Korea (Sketch p. 16), 35, 552, 577n, 581n
Koroko River (Sketch p. 180), 197
Kota Klias (Sketch p. 476), 475, 477-8
Kovidau (Sketch p. 136), 138, 168
Krueger, Pte B. W., 380
Krueger, General Walter, 27, 594, 599n
commands Sixth Army, 19
Kuala Bei-An (Map p. 464), 453, 484, 488-9, 497, 500
Kuala Penyu (Sketch p. 476), 477-8
Kuching (Map p. 28; Sketch p. 560), 30, 456, 470, 562, 565
Japanese surrender at, 563-4
Kudat (Map p. 28; Sketch p. 455), 28, 470
Kulauru Mission (Sketch p. 360), 359, 363
Kulkuil (Sketch p. 331), 330, 332
Kumbungua (Sketches pp. 331, 361), 335, 338
Kumiliogu (Sketch p. 171), 171
Kuminibus (Sketch p. 305), 307
Kunai Spur (Sketch p. 360), 361, 363
Kunamatoro (Sketches pp. 123, 127), 122, 125-6
Kunjinge (Sketch p. 361), 362, 364
Kupon (Sketches pp. 131, 144), 112, 132, 135, 142, 144-5
Kupon Road, 128
Kuraio (Map p. 91; Sketch p. 123), 104, 106, 122
Kurile Islands (Sketch p. 16), 18
Kusaka, Vice-Admiral, 556
Kwandaning (Sketch p. 361), 364
Kwimbu (Sketch p. 361), 362, 365
Kyushu Island (Sketches pp. 16, 578), 28, 405, 552
–L–
Labuan (Sketches pp. 460, 466), 453, 459, 465, 474
Labuan Island (Map p. 28; Sketches pp. 460, 466), 49, 404, 462, 483, 495, 499, 554n, 561-6
plans for attack on, 28, 458-60, 465-6
described, 453
strength of Japanese forces at, 456, 471
capture of, 467-75
rehabilitation and restoration work in, 496-7
Labuk Bay (Sketch p. 455), 454
Lachlan, Australian frigate, 458, 475
Lady Schofield (Sketch p. 524), 520, 522
Lae (Map p. 60), 9n, 23, 36, 46, 58n, 64-5, 92, 96, 105, 166n, 250n, 264, 268, 272, 291, 342, 411, 438, 556, 606
Lae, Sergeant, 175
Lahinga (Sketch p. 302), 303, 309-10
Laidlaw, Maj G. G., 248n
Lakiri (Map p. 243), 242, 244, 246
Lalum (Sketches pp. 123, 173), 122, 172
Lambert, WO2 C. H., 166
Lambert, Cape (Map p. 243), 266
Lambom, 248n
Lamshed, Lt S. M., 260
Lancey, Pte R., 198
Landing Craft
in Bougainville campaign, 104-6, 142, 210-15
in New Britain, 250
in Wewak campaign, 281, 328-9, 344, 350
at Tarakan, 410, 413-14, 417-18, 448-9
in Borneo, 457-8, 461, 463, 466, 475, 477, 486-7
Lang, Lt-Col J. T., 272
Langie, Dr Ratu, 574-6
Laruma River (Man p. 91; Sketches pp. 95, 111), 104, 106-7, 118, 139n
Laruma River Valley (Sketch p. 111), 109, 113
Lashio, 15
Lauli (Sketch p. 254), 254, 256
Lavan, Lt-Col J. F., 415, 429, 437, 442
Lavarack, Lt-Gen Sir John, 57, 64, 70-1, 579, 601n, 602n
Lawley, Mount (Sketch p. 479), 480
Lawn, Lt B. E., 181
Layfield, Lt C. R., 331
Lazy Creek (Sketch p. 285), 284-6
Leahy, Fleet Admiral William D., 18, 27n
Leary, Vice-Admiral Herbert F., 590-1
Le Breton, Rev Father, 171
Le Brun, Tpr N. S., 278
Ledong Point (Sketch p. 462), 462
Lee, Lt-Col A. J., 541
Lee, Lt H., 206
Lee, Lt L., 322-3
Leeson, Pte A. L. C., 528
Lega, Lt T. W. J., 356
Legamunga (Sketch p. 344), 348
Legge, Lt-Gen J. G., 604n
Leitch, Sgt H. J., 347
Lemaire, Sgt C. E., 493
Lembeh Island, 572
Lemingi (Map p. 243), 245, 247, 268
Leslie, Capt A. S., 212
Lesser Sunda Islands (Sketch p. 560), 555, 566n, 570, 572-3
Lethbridge Mission, 9
Lewin, Capt R. W., 415-16
Lewington, Capt. A. J. M., 535, 539
Lewis, Maj R. A., 535
Leyte (Maps pp. 3, 28), 1-2, 4, 19, 27, 29, 37, 41, 45, 53n, 55, 58n, 94, 281, 597
casualties in, 56
Liddell Hart, B. H., 588n
Light, Lt M. E., 132
Liles, Lt N. J., 305
Limbang (Map p. 464; Sketch p. 460), 465, 484, 486, 489, 493-5, 500
Limbang River (Map p. 464; Sketch p. 455), 453, 456, 489, 494-5, 565
Limbang Road, 465
Linda (Sketches pp. 429, 431), 436, 443-5
Lindsay, Lt D. C., 133
Linehan, Lt D. W., 180
Lingayen Gulf (Map p. 28), 28-9, 45, 94n
Lingkas (Sketches pp. 408, 416), 407-9, 411n, 415
Lingkas Hill (Sketch p. 416), 414
Lingkas Track, 418
Lingkungan (Sketch p. 476), 475-6
Linklater, Lt A. F., 538
Lismore, Australian corvette, 573
Lithgow, Australian corvette, 204n, 556, 558
Little George (Sketches pp. 107, 108), 106-10, 114
Little Hunt’s Hill (Sketch p. 203), 202
Little Siwi River (Sketch p. 171), 229
Liverpool (Sketch p. 533), 533-4
Lloyd, Maj-Gen C. E. M., 24n, 549
Lloyd, Maj-Gen H. W., 606
Loanim (Sketch p. 331), 316n, 337-8
Lochhead, Lt-Col A. J., 383
Lodge (Sketch p. 533), 524, 532
Logan, Brig E., 274n
Loh, W. G., 637
Loran, Lt-Col L. G., 403
Lolobau Island (Map p. 243), 252
Lombok (Map p. 3; Sketch p. 560), 553
Lombok Strait, 49
London, 5, 9-10, 13-14, 21, 58n, 102, 393-4, 396, 399, 549
Prime Ministers’ Conference in, 11, 399
Lone Tree Hill (Sketch p. 257), 257
Longmore, Lt F. R., 231
Long Ridge (Sketch p. 297), 287, 298
Longworth, Lt S. P., 259
Lonnie, Lt-Col W. S., 480-1, 500
Loughran, Col L. J., 234n
Lovegrove, Capt H. A., 286
Lovell, Lt-Col D. J. H., 98
Lovett, Capt K. H., 320-4, 340
Lovett-Cameron, Lt H. E., 200
Low, David, 86
Low, Lt J. R., 518
LST-637, 461
Luain (Sketches pp. 276, 285), 278, 287, 289
Ludbrook, Lt G. C., 440
Ludwig, Sister, 171
Ludwina, Sister, 171
Lukyn, Maj A. F. P., 202
Luluai River (Map p. 91; Sketch p. 136), 138
Luluai Valley (Map p. 91), 200
Lushington, Capt A. H. G., 467, 470, 474
Lushington Ridge (Sketch p. 472), 473-4
Lutong (Map p. 464; Sketch p. 453), 459, 484, 486-7, 490
Luwaite (Sketch p. 282), 290, 310
Luzon (Maps pp. 3, 28), 2, 10, 27-9, 40, 45, 48, 77, 94n, 502
operations in, 55-6, casualties, 405
Lynch, Cpl H. J., 528
Lyon, Maj G. E., 533
Lyon, Capt H. McM., 248n, 252, 255
Lyon, Lt-Col I., 619
Lyon Ridge (Sketch p. 472), 473
Lyons (Sketch p. 416), 416-18, 427
–M–
Madam River (Sketch p. 320), 319, 338-9
Madam Valley (Sketch p. 320), 325
Macadie, Brig T. F. B., 83
MacArthur, General of the Army Douglas (Plates pp. 476, 556), 1, 4, 8-9, 12-13, 15, 17-18, 27, 55-6, 59-60, 65, 66n, 67, 69-72, 94, 114, 201, 269, 395, 403, 405-6, 457, 467, 496, 502, 520, 549-51, 567, 577, 584, 601, 617, 619
and command problems, 14, 43-9, 51, 54, 590-9
strength and disposition of forces, 19
relations with Australian Government, 20, 585
employment of Australian forces, 21-3, 28-30, 33-4, 41-2, 52-3, 388-9, 393
establishes advanced Hq at Hollandia, 24
and Japanese surrender arrangements, 552-3
MacArthur Road (Sketch p. 466), 466-70
Macaskie, Brig C. F. C., 400-1, 403-5, 497-8
Macassar (Map p. 28; Sketch p. 560), 569, 573, 577
Indonesian nationalist movement at, 574-6
Macassar, Strait Of (Map p. 28), 511, 520
McBride, Maj I. H., 282, 290, 303
McCabe, Sgt F. J., 313
McCaffrey, Maj R. K., 97n
MacCallum, Maj M. B., 85-6
McCammon, Lt-Col H. G., 383
McCarthy, Lt L. D., VC, 190n
McCarthy, Sgt L. N., 190n
M’Cay, Lt-Gen Hon Sir James, 604n
McClelland, Pte K. F., 322
McColl, Lt K. H., 311
McCosker, Lt H. F., 539
McCrackan, Capt J. A., 370
McDonald, Lt-Col B. A., 363
McDonald, Cot H. H., 98
Macdonald, Capt J. E., 325
McDonald, Brig S. M., 129, 221
McDonald, Brig W. D., 225
MacDougal, Lt B. H., 302
McDougall, Lt-Col A. F., 516-17
McDowall, Capt A. K., 357, 364
Macfarlan, G., 638
Macfarlane, Maj A., 420-1
Macfarlane, Maj C. W., 83
McFarlane, L-Cpl J. L. S., 341
MacFie, Lt H. H., 312
McGee, Capt T. W., 202
McGovern, Constable A. P., 624
McGrath, Brig P. S., 89n
McGrath, Pte S. W., 162
McGreevy, Sgt F. B., 290
McGruer, Cpl J., 200
McInnes, Maj R. D., 154-5, 159-63
McInnes, Capt W. O., 232
McInnes Hill (Sketch p. 203), 233
McIntyre, F-Lt J. W. O. S., 420
Mackay, Lt-Gen Sir Iven, 9, 57n, 594-5, 600, 601n
McKenna, Maj J. I., 165n
McKenzie, Brig E. G. H., 248n, 261
commands 13 Bde, 260
MacKenzie, Lt-Col K. M., 324, 339
Mackey, Cpl J. B., VC, 432
McKinlay, Cpl C. G., 541
McKinna, Brig J. G., 117, 150, 154-5, 158, 160-3
commands 25 Bn, 98
McKinna Bridge, 162
Mackinnon, Capt A. G., 278
McKinnon, Sgt C. D., 207
McKinnon’s Ridge (Sketch p. 207), 206-7
McKittrick, Lt F. W., 424
McLaren, Lt K. B., 528
McLaren, Capt R. K., 509
McLean, Lt K. C., 448
McLeay, Hon G., 57
Mclellan, Lt C. J., 224
McLellan, Capt N., 439
McLennan, Cpl C. E., 354
McLennan, Pte F. D., 185
McLennan, Maj H. H., 322
McLeod, D., 59
McMullen, Col K. C., 401-4
McNair, Capt S. H. H., 172-4, 209
McNamara, Col E. G., 97n
McNeil, Lt L., 298
McNeil’s Creek (Sketch p. 297), 298, 300
McNicoll, Capt D. R., 87
McNicoll, Maj-Gen R. R., 74n
McPhee, Lt N. H., 233
Madang (Map p. 60; Sketch p. 355), 24-5, 36n, 89, 130n, 161n, 183, 250n, 262-3, 342, 354-7, 370
Madgwick, Col R. B., 84-5
Madigan, Capt E. B., 514
Magahen (Sketch p. 320), 320, 326
Maharingi (Sketch p. 282), 289
Maia River (Sketch p. 441), 448
Maiden, Capt M. J., 637
Maitland, Brig G. B. G., 97n
Maitland, Lt-Col J. A., 256
Makapeka (Sketch p. 144), 148, 151
Makapeka River (Sketch p. 144), 146, 151-2
Makotowa (Sketches pp. 131, 144), 128, 133, 147-8
Malabasakum (Sketch p. 360), 359-60
Malacca, Strait Of (Map p. 3), 12
Malahun (Sketch p. 302), 303-5, 309
Malang, Mount (Map p. 512), 513-14
Malaria, in Bougainville, 237n
in New Britain, 260
in Wewak campaign, 327-8, 341, 385
in Borneo, 562
Malaya (Map p. 3; Sketch p. 16), 5-7, 10, 18, 30, 34, 48-9, 52, 56-7, 60, 79n, 394, 400, 457, 554, 590
Allied plans for recovery, 11
Malayans, 454, 485, 499-500, 557
Malbuain (Sketch p. 282), 283, 291
Malimpung (Sketch p. 560), 574, 577
Malin (Map p. 273; Sketches pp. 276, 284), 277, 279, 283-4, 287, 289, 294, 296, 311
Maloney, Lt V. N., 332n
Mamagota (Sketch p. 180), 186, 188
Mamamarino (Sketch p. 171), 228
Mananingi (Sketch p. 361), 368
Manchuria (Sketch p. 16), 18, 19, 226, 552
Man Creek (Sketch p. 318), 319
Mandi (Sketch p. 344), 351, 370, 372, 377, 379
Manggar (Sketches pp. 503, 524), 502-3, 505-6, 510-11, 521, 525-6, 530, 543-4, 566, 568-9
Manggar Kechil River (Sketch p. 503), 510
Mangumbu (Sketch p. 305), 334, 336
Manib Creek (Sketch p. 315), 316, 318
Manila (Maps pp. 3, 28), 2, 4, 28-9, 45, 47-8, 403, 457-8, 502, 549, 552, 595
Manila Bay (Map p. 28), 56, 590
Mano, Lt-Gen Goro, 291n, 293, 310, 338, 369
commands 41 Div, 272
Manoora, Australian ship, 410n, 414, 458, 511, 557
Manpower, in Australia, 12, 31-3, 35, 42, 45, 388, 391, 394-5, 600, 607
Mansfield, A., 637
Manus Island (Map p. 60), 92, 130n
Maprik (Maps pp. 60, 273; Sketches pp. 302, 331), 271-2, 279, 284, 293-4, 300, 303, 306-7, 311, 327, 335-6, 338n, 342, 354, 362, 364, 381
Maps, in Bougainville operations, 106, 147-8, 173
in Tarakan operations, 425, 436
Marabus (Sketch p. 315), 327, 342
Marangis (Sketch p. 356), 357-8
Maravera, Corporal, 236
March, Lt C. V., 301
Marchant, Capt J. L., 206
Margy (Sketch p. 429), 408, 436, 439-43
Marienberg (Sketch p. 355), 384
Mariropa River (Map p. 91; Sketch p. 131), 112
Marshall (Sketch p. 533), 532-3
Marshall, Capt A. J., 290, 637
Marshall, General of the Army George C., 29, 41, 50, 388
and command problems, 590-3, 598
Marshall Islands (Map p. 3), 101
Marson, Col R. H., 533, 538, 539n
commands 2/25 Bn, 532
Marston, Lt-Col R. R., 99
Martin, Lt G. A., 325
Martin, Lt G. J., 381
Martin, Lt J. A. A., 121
Martin, Brig J. E. G., 284, 291n, 343, 346, 351-3, 381
commands 19 Bde, 274
Martin, Pte K., 108n
Martin, Capt R. D., 227
Martin, Capt R. M., 196
Martin, Cpl W. C., 259-60
Marui (Sketch p. 271), 272, 310, 330
Masel, Brig P., 638
Mason, Cpl K. R., 481
Mason, Lt P. E., 100, 135-40, 163-70, 186, 200-1
Matalaili River (Sketch p. 253), 254, 268
Matapau (Sketch p. 285), 285-6
Matheson, Cpl A. L., 196
Mathews, Capt R. L., 191n, 192, 197n, 638
Matsunami, Captain, 175
Matsunkei (Sketch p. 144), 149
Matthew, Maj W. D., 209n
Matthews, Lt-Col G. R., 108-9, 139n, 147, 167
commands 9 Bn, 97
Matthews, Cpl J., 139
Matthews’ Junction (Sketch p. 131), 149
Mattingley, Pte L. F., 224
Mattner, Senator E. W., 57-8
Mavelo (Map p. 243; Sketch p. 253), 253, 267
Mavelo River (Sketch p. 253), 251, 253-4
Mawaraka (Map p. 91; Sketches pp. 131, 144), 104, 111, 130, 132-4, 141-2, 147, 152
Maxwell, Maj K. J., 151-2
Maxwell’s Crossing, 152
Mayberry, Lt-Col W. M., 178, 194
commands 58/59 Bn, 141
Mayberry’s Crossing (Sketch p. 190), 191
M’bras (Sketch p. 302), 303, 306, 334
Mediterranean Sea, 13
Meivo Track (Sketch p. 144), 149
Melbourne, 24, 58n, 61, 63, 69, 99, 394, 593, 595, 604
Melon (Sketch p. 429), 443, 445
Melville, Lt J. R. W., 534
Melville, Lt-Col W. S., 260
Membakut River (Sketch p. 476), 483
Mempakul (Sketches pp. 460, 476), 459, 475, 477-8
Menado (Map p. 28; Sketch p. 560), 11, 569, 572-3, 620
Mence, Lt-Col W. H., 274n
Mendai (Sketches pp. 131, 144), 132, 135, 142, 145-6
Mendai Track (Sketch p. 131), 129, 131
Menderam River (Map P. 464), 491-2
Mengalong River (Map P. 464), 495
Menzies, Rt Hon Sir Robert, 56, 58, 60-2
Merauke (Maps pp. 3, 60; Sketch p. 560), 24, 58n, 98, 601, 620
Merritt, Maj W. G. T., 97n
Metcalf, Capt E. C., 376
Mevelo River (Sketch p. 254), 256-7
Middle East
service of Australian brigades in, 80n
Australian Army’s contribution to operations in, 589
Midgley, Sgt H. K., 233
Midpum Creek (Sketch p. 331), 334
Miell, Lt-Col L. D., 249
Miethke, Maj G. R., 519
Mikau (Sketch p. 361), 338, 362
Mikon Creek (Sketch p. 297), 302
Milak (Sketch p. 305), 307-8, 311, 331
Miles, Lt C. H., 334
Miles, L-Cpl D. T. G., 124
Milford, Maj-Gen E. J. (Plate p. 525), 505-6, 508, 520, 527, 530, 539-40, 542, 554, 566, 576
commands 7 Div, 504
on SWPA in Balikpapan operations, 545-6
Milford Highway (Sketches pp. 503, 533), 502, 510, 522, 526, 532, 535, 543-5
Milim (Map p. 243; Sketch p. 245), 242, 244-6, 253
Military Government, plans for establishment in British Borneo, 396-405
Militia, 76-9
brigades in Bougainville, 97-9
and attitude to AIF, 239
Milko (Sketch p. 416), 408, 417-18
Miller, Pte D., 337
Miller, Cpl G. C., 124
Mills, Lt L. C., 202
Mills, Lt-Col T., 183
Milne Bay (Map p. 60), 89, 97-8, 107, 386, 396n, 584
Milner, S., 591n
Milton, Lt E. J., 304
Mima Creek (Sketch P. 297), 288, 298-9
Mimbiok (Sketch p. 276), 280, 282
Minahassa, 572
Minchin, WO2 R. F., 223
Mindanao (Maps pp. 3, 28), 1-2, 28-30, 55, 71, 509
Minesweeping, 410-11, 462, 509
Minga Creek (Sketch p. 346), 345-7
Miri (Map p. 464; Sketch p. 453), 30, 453, 456, 459, 470-2, 484, 487-8, 495, 497, 499-500, 564
Mitchell, Maj G. D., 344
Mivo River (Map p. 91; Sketches pp. 180, 219), 157, 171, 186, 194, 197-200, 218-30, 557
Miyakawa, Lt-Col Kiyoshi, 237n
Miyake, Maj-Gen Sadahiko, 291n, 311
Miyamboara (Sketch p. 361), 368
ML802, 250
ML805, 559
ML825, 259n
ML827, 250
Mobiai River (Sketches pp. 180, 219), 185, 196-7, 199-200, 218-20, 226-7, 229
Moat, Cape (Sketch p. 344), 342-3, 352, 372
Moila Point (Sketch p. 171), 218, 558
Mole, Lt C., 108
Molloy, Brig A. D., 89n
Moloney, Lt B. W., 337
Monaghan, Brig R. F., 111-12, 129-33
commands 29 Bde, 98
Monash, General Sir John, 604n
Money, Capt W. A., 251
Monk, Lt F. O., 368
Mono Island (Sketch p. 22), 92-3, 140, 201
Monoitu (Sketches pp. 180, 190), 152, 156, 186, 198
Montenior Besar River (Sketch p. 476), 482-3
Moondei River (Sketch p. 245), 256, 260
Moore, Capt E. H., 174
Moore, Cpl H. S., 469
Moore, Lt K. W., 130
Moore, Lt N. A., 534
Moorhouse, Cpl C. A. R., 532
Moose Hill (Sketch p. 257), 257
Morahan, Maj J. O., 542
Morale, of Australians in Wewak campaign, 341-2, 376
Moran, Maj M. B., 234
Moresby, Australian sloop, 571
Moreton’s Rest (Sketch p. 107), 118
Morgan, Lt-Col N. H., 563
Mori, Major, 562
Morish, Capt W. J., 432
Morison, S. E., 40n
Morokaimoro (Sketch p. 180), 199, 228-9
Morotai (Maps pp. 3, 28; Sketch p. 560), 1, 19, 30, 41, 43, 49-50, 55, 58n, 67, 93, 402-4, 407, 411-12, 449, 455, 457-8, 461, 504, 506, 508-11, 513, 570, 572, 581, 597
surrender ceremony at, 553-4
Morris, Maj-Gen B. M., 594
Morris, Pte E. G., 321
Morris, Capt F. B., 557
Morrow, Col W. J., 543
Morshead, Lt-Gen Sir Leslie (Plates pp. 412, 476), 21, 41, 45-6, 50, 52, 57n, 73-4, 87, 404, 406, 410, 467, 496, 498, 508, 513-14, 520, 539, 580, 594, 597, 600, 602n, 605
commands I Corps, 19
and planning for Borneo operations, 457-8, 506
Mort, Capt T. L., 375
Mortimer, Lt R. G., 416
Mortimer, Lt W. A., 286
Morton, Capt R. McD., 508
Mosigetta (Map p. 91; Sketches pp. 131, 144), 111, 114, 141-3, 146-52, 159, 162
Mometta Road (Sketch p. 144), 133, 147-8
Mosina (Sketches pp. 131, 144), 112, 132, 135, 141-2, 144-5
Moss, L-Cpl K. J., 423
Moten, Brig M. J., 282, 289-90, 291n, 300, 303, 306-9, 330, 336, 362-4, 382
commands 17 Bde, 274
Mott, Lt-Col G. E., 617-19
Mott, Capt M. L., 525-6
Motupena Point (Map p. 91; Sketches pp. 131, 144), 133, 135, 149, 153
Mould, L-Cpl E. W., 301
Mountbatten, Admiral of the Fleet Rt Hon Earl, 6, 10-11, 14-16, 29, 394, 548-9, 551, 553-4, 567
Supreme Allied Cdr SEAC, 4
Moyle, Sgt E. F., 193
Muara Island (Sketches pp. 460, 462), 453, 458-9, 462-3
Muda, Colonel Toyoharu, 164, 229
Muffle (Sketch p. 533), 532, 534
Muguluwela (Sketch p. 318), 318-19, 327
Muir, Lt-Col R. A. C., 572
Mulcahy, Capt E. R., 149
Muliko River (Sketch p. 171), 228-9
Mullaly, Lt A. E. C. 132-3
Muller, Rev Father, 169
Mullins, Cpl J., 535
Munda (Sketch p. 22), 24, 90, 93, 201
Murchison, Brig A. C., 83, 365
commands 2 NGIB, 362
Murdoch, Maj R. L. A., 260
Murdock, Cpl L. J., 537
Murphy, Capt J., 233
Murphy, Capt J. J., 247
Murphy, Capt P. K., 491
Murphy, Lt-Col W. C., 274
Murray, Capt A. D. B., 298
Musaraka (Sketch p. 180), 194, 197, 219
Muschu Island (Map p. 273; Sketches pp. 271, 345), 272, 291n, 293, 342-3, 349, 559, 561, 583
Muschu Strait (Sketch p. 344), 349
Musimbe (Sketch p. 282), 280, 282-3
Musinau (Sketch p. 276), 283, 289
Musiyama, 145
Musu (Sketch p. 282), 279-80, 282, 289
Mutiny, of native soldiers on New Britain, 262-3
Myitkyina, 15
–N–
Nadzab (Map p. 60), 275, 350, 359, 394
Nagam River (Sketch p. 173), 173-5, 206
Nail (Map p. 512), 522, 524-5, 532
Nakai, Lt-Gen Masutaro, 291n, 325, 338
commands 20 Div, 272
Nakamura, Lt-Col Shinzo, 126, 175, 215
Nakano, Lt-Gen Hidemitsu, 291n
commands 51 Div, 272
Nambut Creek (Sketch p. 297), 300-1
Nambut Hill (Sketch p. 284), 297-8, 300-2
Nami Mountain (Sketch p. 315), 319
Nantambu, see Ea Ea
Nanu River (Map p. 273; Sketch p. 302), 290, 303, 306-7
Narakas, Corporal, 169
Nashville, American cruiser, 462
Nasisipok (Sketch p. 203), 233
Nathan, Lt G. MacF., 380
Natuna Islands (Sketch p. 560), 470, 561-2
Nauru (Map p. 3,) 394, 553-5, 558-61
Needham, Lt B., 298
Needham, Col J. G.,, 181
Neelssen, Sgt H. E., 210n
Neligum (Sketch p. 331), 333-4, 338
Nelson, Maj G. J. S., 252, 256
Netherlands East Indies (Map p. 3), 5-7, 10-11, 14, 18, 28, 30, 52, 56, 60, 255, 394, 406-7, 457, 504, 520, 550, 570, 573-7, 590, 620
plans for operations in, 46-7, 49, 51
civil administration in, 396, 407, 418, 485, 507, 540, 543, 569, 573-6
surrender arrangements, 553-4
nationalist movement, 566-9
AIB operations, 618-19
–Air Force
No. 18 Sqn, 254-5
No. 120 Sqn, 254-5
–Army, 427, 436, 446, 449, 538, 544, 569, 572-3, 575
1 Bn, 507
Nevato, 236
Neville, Lt-Col C. H., 357, 554
Neville, Lt K. C., 232
New Britain (Maps pp. 3, 60, 243), 1, 19, 30, 36n, 55, 58n, 61-2, 65-9, 71, 76, 89, 92, 105, 170, 327, 354, 393, 553, 558, 595, 622
Japanese strength in, 23, 38, 90, 555
campaign in, 21-2, 24-5, 241-70
mutiny of NGIB soldiers in, 262-3
Australian strength and casualties in, 581, 635
General Blamey’s Appreciation, 608-16
New Britain, Native Population of, 83, 241-5, 247-8, 262
Newcastle (Map p. 512; Sketch p. 517), 515, 518-19
Newfoundland, British cruiser, 349
New Georgia (Sketch p. 22), 22, 90
New Guinea (Maps pp. 3, 60; Sketch p. 16), 1, 9, 11-12, 18-19, 36n, 46-9, 52-3, 55, 76, 77n, 81, 87, 89-90, 92, 97-9, 105, 130n, 135, 165, 178, 180, 183, 241-2, 246, 249, 255, 266, 274, 276, 278, 283, 296, 349, 384, 393-6, 398, 408, 513, 547-8, 570, 572, 581, 583, 589, 594-6, 599-601, 604, 617, 619, 622
operations in, 20-6, 44, 271-387
lack of publicity about, 37-40, 238
Japanese strength and casualties in, 38, 268-70, 385-6, 555
criticism of conduct of operations, 56-72, 218, 239
Australian casualties, 72, 385, 635
service of Australian brigades in, 80n
cease fire, 552-3
General Blamey’s Appreciation, 608-16
New Guinea, Dutch (Maps pp. 3, 28), 1, 37, 77, 98
Japanese strength in, 555
New Guinea, Native Population Of, 71, 82-3, 264, 275, 306, 310-11, 325-6, 330, 335, 337, 356-8, 380
New Guinea Constabulary, 246, 335, 353, 382
New Hanover (Map p. 60), 100, 201
New Ireland (Maps pp. 3, 60), 1, 90, 137n, 242n, 248n, 553, 558
strength of Japanese forces in, 23, 268, 555, 557
New Mexico, American battleship, 29
New Sahik (Sketch p. 282), 283
New South Wales, proportion of army leaders from, 79n
militia battalions from, 99n
gross army enlistments, 635
Newton, Lt-Col K. W., 363
Newton, Lt T. E., 360
Newton’s Knoll (Sketch p. 360), 360
New York Herald-Tribune, 2n
New Zealand, 5, 17, 33, 56, 561
New Zealand Air Force, 12, 93-5, 109, 128-9, 140, 149, 156n, 178, 194, 202, 205, 220, 231, 558
–Squadrons
New Zealand Army, 4, 40n, 53, 90, 548, 551
Nicholas, Capt P. W., 437
Nicholson, Cpl D. C., 378
Nicholson, Lt G. L., 140
Nicolay, Capt N. T., 423-4
Nigitan (Sketches pp. 131, 144), 132, 135, 141-2, 144
Nihero (Sketch p. 144), 145, 156, 168
Nilu (Sketch p. 302), 303, 362
Nimbum Creek (Sketches pp. 284, 297), 286-7, 297
Nimitz, Fleet Admiral Chester W., 4, 19, 27-8, 40n, 51, 549, 584
commands Pacific Ocean Area, 1
Nimrod Creek (Sketch p. 331), 332
Ninab River (Sketches pp. 302, 305), 306, 310, 334
Ninahau River (Sketches pp. 313, 315), 311, 314-15, 318-19, 321
Ningpo, 41
Nisbet, Brig T. G., 312
commands 2/9 Cdo Sqn, 287
Nixon, L-Sgt J., 413
Noble, Rear-Admiral Albert G., 506, 539-40
Nobody (Map p. 512), 522-3, 525
Noer, Dr Tadjoeddin, 574
Norman, Pte A. W., 167
Norman, Brig C. H. B., 468, 473-4, 483
commands 2/28 Bn, 461
Norman Ridge (Sketch p. 472), 473
Norrie, Lt-Col J. W., 323
Northcott, General Sir John (Plate p. 268), 21, 24n, 31, 34, 239, 264, 391-2, 394, 551, 595
Chief of the General Staff, 10
commands Bcof, 577
Northern Territory, gross army enlistments in, 635
North Hill (Sketch p. 203), 232
Nosong, Cape (Sketch p. 476), 475
Nosworthy, Maj J. R., 274n
Nott, Sgt A. H., 179
Nottingham, Sgt S. J., 337-8
Noumea, 19n
Numa Numa (Map p. 91; Sketches pp. 111, 127), 94, 100, 103-4, 106-7, 108n, 110, 113-14, 119, 121-2, 127, 138, 141, 143, 165, 175, 204-6, 208-9, 215, 230, 232, 234, 558
Japanese strength at, 217
Numoikum (Map p. 273; Sketch p. 371), 381-4
Nuremberg, 35
Nurse (Map p. 512), 522-5, 532
–O–
Oamai River (Sketch p. 219), 186, 224, 227, 229
Oaveta, 235-6
Oboe Operation, 49-50, 404, 454, 457, 545
O’Brien, Maj-Gen J. W., 637
Ocean Island (Map p. 3), 394, 553-5, 558-61
O’Connell, Brig K. E., 198
O’Connor, Cpl O. G. J., 187
O’Day, Lt-Col G. O., 525, 527-8
Odgers, G., 45n
O’Donnell, Capt G. C., 362
Ogden, Capt R. C., 235
Ogorata River (Sketches pp. 180, 190), 193-5, 200
Okinawa (Sketch p. 16), 28, 30, 51, 405, 502
Oldfield, Maj A. S., 222
Old German Road (Sketches pp. 315, 318), 277-8, 285-6, 301-2, 313, 317
O’Leary, Lt S. H., 87
Oliver, Cfn A. R. S., 162
Oliver, Capt H. A., 340
O’Loghlen, Capt C. M., 368
O’Loughlin, Lt-Col B. J., 97n
Olsson, Maj R. C., 321
Olympic Operation, 52
O’Neill, Bdr P. A. A., 525
Open Bay (Map p. 243; Sketches pp. 253, 254), 24, 251, 261, 267
Orami (Sketch p. 136), 135, 137-8, 168-9
O’Regan, Tpr K. P., 423
Orford, Cape (Map p. 243), 259n
Ormiston, Lt F. S., 433
O’Rourke, Lt A. J., 442
Orr’s Junction (Map p. 512), 525, 532
Oso (Sketches pp. 144, 180), 158, 185-6, 192
Otsu, Major, 557
Ottrey, Cpl A. J., 536
Otway (Sketch p. 416), 425, 427, 429
Overall, Lt-Col J. W., 554n
Oxley, Lt-Col P. H. G., 131n
Oxley Ambush (Sketch p. 131), 131
–P–
Pacific Theatre (Map p. 3; Sketch p. 16), 1, 32, 40n, 41, 48, 51-2, 72, 189, 255, 388-9, 551, 584-5
participation of UK forces in, 4-10, 12, 15, 17-18
plans for operations in, 27-30
Pacific War Council, 14
Padas River (Sketches pp. 460, 476), 453, 476-80, 483, 495
Padas Valley Estate (Sketch p. 476), 478
Paddy (Sketch p. 429), 443, 445
Paff, Pte T. E., 285
Pagana River (Sketches pp. 131, 144), 129, 141-2
Page, Rt Hon Sir Earle, 68, 71
Page, Lt-Col L. C., 97n
Paice, Pte M. F., 119
Paitan River (Sketch p. 455), 455
Palauru (Sketch p. 276), 276, 278
Palawan (Map p. 28), 29, 48, 55, 509
Palembang, 502
Pali River (Sketch p. 253), 254
Pallister, L-Cpl A. W., 430
Palmer, Sqn Ldr B. M. H., 156n
Palmer, Sgt K. I., 527
Pamusian (Sketches pp. 408, 416), 408, 423, 430
Pamusian River (Sketch p. 409), 409
Pandaruan River (Map p. 464; Sketch p. 460), 453, 489, 494
Pandi River (Map p. 243), 247-8, 251-2
Papan Island, 565
Papar (Sketches pp. 455, 460), 459, 482-3, 497, 565
Papar River (Sketch p. 460), 453, 459
Papuan Constabulary, Royal, 122n, 282, 355-6, 634
strength, casualties and decorations, 83
Parbury, Lt-Col P. K., 78n, 306, 309-10, 330, 332, 334, 367
commands 2/7 Bn, 305
Parchi River (Sketches pp. 331, 360), 359
Parehpareh River (Sketch p. 540), 541
Pare Pare (Sketch p. 560), 576
Park, Lt-Col E. N., 315-16, 321-4
Parker, Col A. E. H., 128
Parkin, Sgt D. W., 378
Parkinson, Sgt F. F., 288
Parramatta (Map p. 512; Sketch p. 517), 511, 515-16, 518-19, 521
Parry-Okeden, Lt-Col W. N., 358, 370
commands 30 Bn, 357
Parsonage, Pte N. S., 467
Part Ridge (Sketch p. 207), 237
Partridge, Pte F. J., VC, 236-7
Patengoa River (Map p. 464), 494
Paterson, Capt H. T., 190
Paton, Sir George, 396-9
Patrols, in Bougainville, 26, 71, 106, 119-21, 187, 199, 222-4, 232-3
in New Britain, 260-1
in Wewak campaign, 277-8, 326, 330, 337, 362, 377-80, 382
in Tarakan, 443n
in Borneo, 491
in Balikpapan operations, 540-5
Japanese, in Bougainville, 234-5
Patterson, Lt J. G., 121, 213, 215
Pay, of senior Australian Army officers, 602
Pear Hill (Sketch p. 116), 117
Pearl Ridge (Sketches pp. 111, 116), 109-10, 113, 118, 121-2, 201, 204
attack on, 116-17
Pearson, Col C. M. I., 309, 332-3
Pearson, Capt F. A., 515
Pearson, Maj J. A., 195
Pearson, Lt J. N., 515
Peeler, Pte D., 130n
Peeler, S-Sgt W., VC, 130n
Peeler’s Post (Sketch p. 131), 129, 130n
Pegg, Maj F. J., 285
Penadjam (Sketch p. 540), 526, 540-1
Penfold, A. W., 638
Penfui, 571
Penglase, Maj N., 396-9
Peningkibaru (Sketch p. 416), 420-1, 424-5, 427
Peperu River (Sketch p. 190), 193
Pepper, Sgt L. G., 489
Percival, Lt-Gen A. E., 590
Percival, Capt S. M. S., 379
Perei Road (Sketch p. 131), 135
Perel, Gnr I., 362
Perembil (Map p. 273), 283, 289, 291
Perkins, Lt A. J., 338
Perkins, Lt K. C., 307
Perry, L-Cpl J. W., 299
Perry, Lt L. G., 258
Perry’s Knoll (Sketch p. 257), 258-9
Petats Island (Map p. 91), 126-7
Petersham Junction (Sketch p. 517), 515-16, 519
Phefley, Sgt H. A., 528
Philippine Islands (Maps pp. 3, 28), 1-2, 4, 6, 12, 19-21, 24, 37-9, 42, 44-5, 49, 51, 53, 58n, 61, 66-7, 266-7, 389, 395, 405, 470, 548, 552, 585, 590-1, 594, 596, 622
Allied advance to, 27-8
proposed employment of Australian forces in, 38, 44-8, 52, 56
AIB operations in, 619-20
Phillipson’s Road (Sketch p. 533), 534
Phipps, Rear-Adm P., 561
Phoenix, American cruiser, 462
Piaterapaia (Sketches pp. 107, 111), 106-7
Picken, Lt-Col K. S., 544
Pigeons, Carrier, 130, 147, 223, 356, 449
Pike, Maj W. A., 188, 191, 194-5
Pinkerton, Lt R. J. D., 490
Pinney, Cpl P. P., 87, 106n, 135n
Pinrang (Sketch p. 560), 553, 570, 574, 576
Pitts, Lt D. H., 363
Plant, Maj-Gen E. C. P., 606
Plimsoll, Maj J., 402n
Pocket, The (Sketch p. 466), 470
attack on, 472-5
Pollok, Lt-Col J. A., 477, 480-2
Pontianak (Sketch p. 560), 555, 569
commands 27 Bn, 202
Pope, Sgt G. H., 425
Pope, Lt K. R., 298-9
Pope’s Track (Sketch p. 533) 538-9
Pora Pora (Sketches pp. 127, 207), 172, 175, 206-7
Pororei River (Sketch p. 190), 185, 187, 189-90
Porror River (Sketch p. 180), 164
Portal, Marshal Of the Raf Viscount, 18
Portee (Map p. 512), 515, 518, 520
Porter, Pte L. L., 481
Porter, Maj-Gen S. H. W. C., 460, 465-6, 468, 475-9, 482-3, 500-1, 562
commands 24 Bde, 459
Port Moresby (Maps pp. 3, 60), 36n, 82, 89, 394, 594-5
Porton Plantation (Map p. 91; Sketch p. 207), 207-8, 234
landing at, 210-16
Potaiti River (Sketch p. 253), 254
Ports, Brig A. W., 94, 201-2, 234-5
commands 23 Bde, 93
Powell, Lt F. B. G., 492
Power, Sgt F. C., 494
Pratas Island (Map p. 28), 621
Prentice, Capt V. D., 410, 509
Press, Australian, 52
and General Blamey, 59-60, 70-1
criticises Australian operations in Bougainville, 218, 230
fails to publicise Australian campaigns, 238
Price, Capt E. W. A., 308
Prince Alexander Mountains (Map p. 273), 292, 346, 359, 364
in prison break at Cowra, 623-4
Prosy, Lt L. S., 220
Proud, Cdr J. C. R., 617-18
Provan, Maj D., 112
Prudent (Sketch p. 517), 516, 519
Pugh, Lt J. N., 259
Pulver, Maj-Gen B. W., 97
Purcell, Dr V. V. M., 617
Puriata River (Sketches pp. 144, 180), 113, 128, 141-2, 146, 148-55, 158, 161-2, 164, 168, 178-9
Pus, Cape (Sketch p. 345), 343, 379
Putnam, Lt P. E., 191
Puto (Sketches pp. 123, 127), 125-6, 171
Put Put (Map p. 243), 242, 247, 268
–Q–
Queensland
proportion of army leaders from, 79n
militia battalions from, 99
gross army enlistments in, 635
–R–
Raba, 572
Rabaul (Maps pp. 60, 243), 49, 90, 92-3, 114, 241-2, 256, 259n, 261, 266-9, 386, 555, 558, 561, 582-3
surrender ceremony at, 556
Japanese, strength at, 556-7
Rabjohns, L-Cpl G. A., 536-7
Raboin Island (Sketch p. 345), 346
Radford, Capt D. P., 110n
Rajang River (Sketch p. 455), 456, 561
Rajendra Singh, 578n
Ralston, Maj A. C., 210n
Ramazon River (Sketch p. 127), 205
Ramsay, Maj-Gen Sir Alan (Plate p. 268), 250-4, 256, 260, 269, 354
commands 11 Div, 265
Ramu River (Map p. 60; Sketch p. 355), 355, 357-8
Ranau (Sketch p. 455), 456, 470, 562
Rancha Road, 469n
Rangoon (Map p. 3), 15-16, 502, 553
Ranimboa (Sketch p. 345), 343, 345, 379
Ranken, Lt J. B., 246
Rankin, Maj-Gen G. J., 63-4
Rasmussen, Brig J. H., 61, 85-6
Ratsua (Sketch p. 127), 175, 206-10, 215
Ratsua Road, 235
Rattey, Sgt R. R., VC, 155
Rau, Pte E. A., 351
Raward, Lt J. E. A., 539
Red Beach, Balikpapan (Map p. 512; Sketch p. 517), 510-11, 515
Red Beach, Brunei Bay (Sketch p. 462), 453, 462
Red Beach, Tarakan (Sketches pp. 409, 416), 410, 412-14, 417
Red Beach, Wewak (Sketch p. 344), 350
Reddish, Brig J., 274n
Redhead, Lt F. A. E., 530
Redmond, Lt N. T., 381
Reed, Lt M. T., 425
Reed, Capt S. J., 235
Reed-Hankey, Lt J., 365
Rees, Maj K. P., 97n
Reeve, Capt E. R., 368
Reeve, Col R. C., 97n
Reinforcements
Reiter’s Ridge (Sketch p. 107), 120-1
Rennison, Maj A. C., 495
Reynolds, Lt-Col R. G., 402n
Rhoades, Lt-Cdr F. A., 140
Rhoden, Lt-Col P. E., 74n, 525-7, 530
commands 2/14 Bn, 521
Riam Road (Map p. 464), 487-9, 562
Richards, Lt C. H., 534
Richardson, Lt-Col F., 525
Richardson, Lt-Gen Robert C., 27, 593
Richardson, Lt R. R., 301
Rickard, Lt-Col A. L., 378
Ridgway, M., 561
Riedy, Cpl A. R., 432
Riggs, Rear-Adm Ralph S., 506
Riko River (Sketch p. 540), 541
Riko Matih River (Sketch p. 540), 541
Ril (Map p. 243), 245, 255, 261
Rindogim (Sketches pp. 371, 384), 381-4
Ripley, F-Lt G. C., 456
Rippon (Sketches pp. 416, 429), 421, 425-6
River Burdekin, Australian ship, 560
River Glenelg, Australian ship, 560
Roads, in Bougainville, 103-4, 156, 177, 206, 225
in Tarakan, 451
Roberts, Col C. G., 617-18, 621
Roberts, Air Cmdre G. N., 95, 558
Roberts, Capt R., 231
Roberts, Pte R. C., 167
Robertson, Maj A. C., 568
Robertson, Maj B. E. D., 532
Robertson, Lt-Gen Sir Horace (Plate p. 381), 25, 57, 70-1, 75, 269, 384, 554, 559
commands 5 Div, 265
commands BCOF, 577
Robertson, Lt R. W., 383
Robertson, Lt-Col W. T., 74n
Robin, Lance-Corporal, 247
Robinson, Maj E. D., 205, 247-8, 251-2
Robinson, Capt G. A., 308
Robinson, Lt H. D., 144
Robinson, Sqn Ldr R. A., 100, 136-7
Robinson, Lt W. G., 529
Robson, Lt-Col E. M., 523, 532, 535-7, 568
commands 2/31 Bn, 522
Roche, Lt R. H., 364
Rocky Mount, American ship, 407, 462
Rocky Point (Sketch p. 285), 284-5
Rocky Point Road, 293
Rodwell, WO2 E. E., 419
Rogers, Brig J. D., 101-2, 617-18
Rolleston, Col W. L., 401, 498
Romanus, C. F., 585n
Rommel, Field Marshal Erwin, 602
Ronan, Gnr T. M., 87
Rondahl Harbour (Map p. 243), 247
Roodakoff, Lt A. 122
Rooke, Capt A. N., 309
Roosevelt, President Franklin D., 7, 10, 18, 27, 590, 598
Rorovana (Sketch p. 136), 170, 201
Rosevear, Maj H. G. M., 430
Ross, A., see Roodakoff, Lt A.
Ross, Capt A. R., 637
Ross, Sqn Ldr J. M. S., 95n
Ross, Capt W. A., 189
Rossiter, Maj N. E. L., 519
Roubai, 169
Rowbottom, Pte N. K., 223
Rowell, Lt-Gen Sir Sydney, 57, 70, 579n, 594-5
Royal, Rear-Adm Forrest B., 407, 411, 458
Rugen Plantation (Sketch p. 127), 205
Rumble, Lt-Col N. R., 339
Rumiki (Sketches pp. 144, 180), 155-6, 167, 178-9, 185
Runai (Sketch p. 180), 188, 229
Rungie, Maj R. H., 412
Ruri Bay (Map p. 91; Sketch p. 207), 156n, 205, 208-9, 215, 236
Ruri Bay Road, 235n
Rusei (Sketches pp. 180, 190), 193-6, 229
Rush, Lt G., 233
Rushmore, American ship, 414
Russack, Lt E. K., 519
Russell, L-Sgt A. G., 236
Russell, Cpl O., 129n
Russell, Maj W. B., 522n, 577n, 638
Russell Islands (Sketch p. 22), 183n
Rutherford, Lt G. A., 130
Ryan, Lt J. S., 118-19
Rylah, Maj A. G., 266
Ryukyu Islands (Sketch p. 16), 19, 27-8
–S–
Saburuman (Sketch p. 315), 326
Sadau Island (Sketch p. 408), 408, 410, 412-13, 423
St Patrick’s (Sketch p. 371), 382
Sai River (Map p. 243; Sketch p. 253), 251, 253-4, 267
Saito, Lt Hachiro, 381
Sakai, Lt-Gen Yasushi, 266
Salata (Sketch p. 276), 289, 293, 303, 310
Salm, Capt G. B., 619
Salvation Army, 96
Samarinda (Sketch p. 453), 502-3, 509, 566, 568
Samarinda Road, see Milford Highway
Sambodja (Sketch p. 544), 502, 543-5
Sambukaua (Sketch p. 344), 380
Sambukaua Track (Sketch p. 344), 380
Samein, Cape (Sketch p. 344), 343
Samejima, Vice-Admiral Baron (Plate p. 236), 229, 558
Sampson, Lt J. C., 245-6
San Bernardino Strait (Map p. 28), 2
Sandakan (Map p. 28; Sketches pp. 455, 560), 30, 55n, 455-6, 470, 561, 564
Sanderson, Capt R. W., 516, 518-19
Sandford, F-Lt N. C., 100, 127, 170, 175-6, 205-6, 230
Sandover, Brig R. L., 73, 248n, 250-3, 256, 259, 263
commands 6 Bde, 249
Sangasanga (Sketch p. 453), 466, 502
Sanga Sanga Island (Map p. 28), 509
Sanghi Island (Map p. 28), 555
Santosa Barracks, 521
Santosa Hill (Map p. 512), 519
Sape, 572-3
Sapo, Cape (Sketch p. 462), 462
Sapong Estate (Sketch p. 460), 494-5, 562
Saposa Island (Sketch p. 207), 175, 209
Sarawak (Sketches pp. 453, 455), 456, 490, 494-5, 503, 543, 561, 564-5
Sarawak River, 562-3
Sargent, Lt D. H., 435
Sato, Major, 494
Sato, Rear-Admiral, 559
Satu Misaki, 552
Saunders, Capt R. W., 77n, 333
Sauri (Sketches pp. 344, 371), 345, 347-8, 352, 369-70, 372, 379
Sautelle, Capt J. B., 312
Savage, Lt N. L., 362
Savige, Lt-Gen Sir Stanley (Plates pp. 125, 236), 23-5, 64, 73, 90, 93-4, 97, 106, 110-11, 117, 122, 124, 137, 141-2, 146, 148-9, 152, 156, 165-6, 177, 183, 186, 194, 201, 204, 208, 217-18, 227, 230, 233-5, 239, 248, 554, 594
commands II Corps, 19
compiles manual of jungle warfare, 99
takes surrender in Bougainville, 558
Scherger, Air Marshal Sir Frederick (Plate p. 477), 460
Schiele, WO2 V. G., 232
Schurr, Sgt C. H., 231
Scott, Capt D. C. J., 541
Scott, Lt J. R. L., 419
Scott, Lt-Col J. T., 530
Scott, Lt R. G., 179, 191, 235
commands 2/32 Bn, 475
Scott, Maj W. H., 194-6
Screw River (Sketches pp. 271, 331), 305, 330, 332-4, 362
Searles, Maj S. G., 172-5, 209
Searson, Capt J. J., 368
Sebbens, Capt E. R., 207
Sedgley, Lt-Col J. G., 415
Seekamp, Lt A. H., 334
Seiller, Rev Father, 171
Selajong River (Sketch p. 441), 448
Selmes, Sgt J. G., 140
Sepik River (Map p. 60; Sketches pp. 271, 355), 90, 130n, 271-2, 275, 292, 306, 311, 330, 338, 354-7, 364, 366, 369-70, 379, 384, 555, 559
Sepik Valley (Map p. 60), 294-5, 384
Sepinggang (Sketches pp. 503, 524), 502-3, 505-6, 520, 522
Sepinggang River (Sketch p. 524), 522
Sepuluh, Mount (Map p. 512), 521
Seria (Map p. 464; Sketch p. 455), 453, 456, 459, 471, 484, 488, 499
oil fires at, 485-7
Serle, Maj R. P., 435-6, 441-2
Serong, Col F. P., 382
Services Reconnaissance Department, See Allied Intelligence Bureau
Sesumpu River (Sketch p. 540), 541
Seton, Capt C. W., 170, 200-1, 248
Shanahan, Cpl C. J., 433
Shanahan, Lt J., 313
Shattock, Capt E. J., 421, 424-5, 435, 441, 446
Shave, Lt-Col L. K., 89n
Shaw, Lt L. C., 222-3
Sheargold, Capt R. W., 236
Shedden, Sir Frederick, 20, 43, 394, 550, 579-80, 592n, 596
Sheehan, Maj-Gen E. L., 89, 556
Shepherd, Pte F. W., 301
Sheppard, Lt-Col E. MacA., 563
Sherwood, R. E., 20n, 27n, 590n
Shiburangu, Mount (Sketch p. 371), 369-70, 372-3, 376, 381-2
Shields, Maj W. R. J., 348
Shilton, Capt A. L., 123-4, 210
shortage in operations, 41, 48, 89, 104-6, 134, 165, 250n, 269, 272, 294, 327, 359
Shishigatero (Sketch p. 219), 219, 229
Shisso Mountain (Sketch p. 318), 318
Short, Capt L. T., 277-8
Shortland Islands (Maps pp. 60, 91; Sketch p. 22), 92-3, 133, 217, 558
Shoto, Mount (Sketch p. 371), 383
Shropshire, Australian cruiser, 473, 511, 529
Shwebo, 15
Siara (Sketch p. 207), 175, 209
Sibengkok River (Sketch p. 416), 415
Sigora (Sketch p. 361), 365, 367
Sikiomoni (Sketch p. 171), 170, 200
Sileimbep (Sketch p. 276), 290
Silibai River (Map p. 91; Sketch p. 171), 164, 171, 194, 218, 227, 229-30
Simbi Creek (Sketch p. 313), 313-14
Simper, Lt C. D., 443
Simpson, Maj-Gen C. H., 24n
Simpson, Lt-Col C. L., 345
Simpson, Lt G., 465
Simpson, Capt J. C., 358
Simpson, Col J. T., 89n
Simpson, Maj-Gen N. W., 221, 239
commands 29 Bde, 218
Simpson Harbour, 556
Sims, Brig C. A. W., 543
Sinahau (Sketch p. 302), 303, 307, 309
Sinavina, Corporal, 175
Sinclair, Capt E. B., 259
Sinclair, Lt I. V. R., 516-17
Sindou Creek (Sketch p. 179), 179
Singapore (Map p. 3; Sketch p. 16), 10, 29, 51, 56-7, 66, 266, 342, 352, 457, 470, 547-8, 550, 554, 563, 585, 619
Singkorap (Sketch p. 476), 477-8
Sipuru (Sketch p. 136), 136, 168, 201
Sisiruai (Sketches pp. 131, 144), 128, 132-3, 135, 142, 146
Sisivie (Sketches pp. 111, 203), 106-8, 120, 202, 230, 233
Siwai District (Sketch p. 180), 139, 168
Skea, Lt G. R. L., 525
Skinner, Maj R. I., 242
Slater, Pte C. R., 153
Slater’s Knoll (Map p. 91; Sketches pp. 144, 163), 153-4, 166-7, 184-5, 205, 237
action at, 158-65
Sloss, Capt W. L., 326
Smart, Lt-Gen E. K., 10, 399-401, 403
Smiles, Lt J., 322n
Smith, Capt E. P. A., 284-5, 347, 351, 373-5
Smith, Sgt F. S., 365
Smith, Capt G. L., 199
Smith, Lt K. H., 110
Smith, Pte L. H., 118
Smith, Lt P. V., 222
Smith, Lt S. H., 226
Smith, Pte S. J., 373
Smith, William, 524
Smith’s Hill (Sketch p. 107), 118, 121
Snags Track (Sketches pp. 416, 429), 427-8, 430, 434-7
Sochon, Maj W. L. P., 456, 495n
Soeda, Capt Hisayuki, 561
Soekarno, President, 567
Solomon Islands (Map p. 3; Sketch p. 22), 19, 21-2, 25, 30, 37-8, 60, 66-9, 72, 90, 95, 140, 239, 244, 246, 255, 386, 393-4, 584, 596, 617
Japanese strength in, 555
Australian Army strength in, 581
General Blamey’s Appreciation, 608-16
Australian casualties in, 635
Soraken (Map p. 91; Sketches pp. 123, 173), 122, 125, 174, 209, 234
Soraken Harbour (Sketch p. 123), 122, 175
Soraken Peninsula (Sketch p. 173), 174-5, 206, 208, 210, 215-16
South Australia, proportion of army leaders from, 79n
militia battalions from, 99n
gross army enlistments in, 635
South China Sea (Map p. 28), 48, 51
South-East Asia Command, 5-6, 10, 15, 17, 29, 51, 56, 66, 551, 553, 565, 567, 619
South Pacific Area, 245
South-West Pacific Area (Sketch p. 16), 5-6, 8, 20, 31, 51-2, 54, 56, 66, 80, 88, 241, 268, 327, 389, 394, 506, 546n, 548-9, 551, 559, 580, 584, 603n
plans for operations in, 1-2, 21, 41-6
participation of British forces in, 9-18
Allied forces in, 19
command problems in, 590-9
AIB operations in 617-22
Australian Army casualties in, 635
Sovele (Sketch p. 144), 135, 141, 145-6, 169
Sowom (Sketch p. 297), 301, 303, 316n
Spark, Lt D. F., 211-12
Speare, J. Il, 637
Spears, used by Japanese, 424, 430
Speed, Col F. W., 89n
Spender, Hon Sir Percy, 38, 56-7, 60, 69
Spitz, Cpl L. E., 151-2
Spoor, Lt-Gen S. H., 618
Stafford, Brig F. E., 401
Stainlay, Maj D. R., 257
Stalin, Marshal Joseph, 549
Stalkudo (Sketch p. 503), 503, 510, 514-15, 520
Stanford, Lt H. M., 434
Stanley, Ma) M., 85-6
Stanner, Lt-Col W. E. H., 397-400, 402, 500
Stantke, Maj-Gen V. P. H., 84
Starcevich, Pte L. T., VC, 480-1
Stark, Lt J. A., 530
Steele, Maj-Gen Sir Clive (Plate p. 268), 24n
Steele, Maj-Gen W. A. B., 570
Steigrad, Brig J., 89n
Steinheuer, Sgt H. B., 224
Steinheuer, Lt P. E., 133, 222
Stephens, Capt K. H. R., 185
Stevens, J., 27n
Stevens, Maj-Gen Sir Jack (Plate p. 333), 73, 275-9, 280-4, 287, 290, 294-6, 300, 306, 328-9, 338-9, 342-3, 349-50, 353, 359, 363, 369-70, 379, 381-2, 384
commands 6 Div, 25
service of, 274
Stevenson, Maj-Gen J. R., 117, 122, 124, 126, 143, 206, 208, 210, 560-1
commands 11 Bde, 98
Stevenson, Maj W. R. D., 232
Steve’s Feature, 378
Stewart, Col A. J., 97n
Stewart, Capt G. F., 365
Stewart, Lt R. K., 155
Stilwell, Lt-Gen Joseph W., 15
Stimson, H. L., 590n
Stone, Lt-Col J., 397
Stoneham, Capt A. C., 353
Storrie, Lt J. D., 366
Stott, Maj D. J., 508
Stretcher Bearers, 428n
Strong, Lt-Col J. A. R. K., 317
Stuart, F-O R., 168, 170-1, 185-6, 197, 200, 227-8
Stubbs, Lt J. J., 347
Stubbs, L-Cpl S. B. A., 316
Sturdee, Lt-Gen Sir Vernon (Plate p. 125), 25-6, 37, 44, 70, 73, 90, 93, 165-6, 201, 218, 239, 250-1, 256, 264-5, 268, 275-6, 279, 281, 294-5, 300, 328, 342, 354, 359, 370, 550, 554, 560, 579, 592, 594, 602n, 621
commands First Army, 23
service of, 89
takes surrender at Rabaul, 555-6
Sturt (Sketch p. 416), 417, 419
Suain (Sketch p. 276), 277-8, 283-4, 334
Suani, Constable, 122n
Sublet, Lt-Col F. H., 544
Sugarno Prison, 583n
Sugut River (Sketch p. 455), 561
Sullivan, Lt A. D. K., 516
Sullivan, L-Cpl J. V., 528
Sulu Archipelago (Map p. 28), 30, 454, 509
Sumatra (Map p. 3; Sketch p. 16), 5-6, 10, 502, 520, 566-7
Sumbawa (Sketch p. 560), 569, 571, 572-3
Sumber Kiri (Sketch p. 533), 537
Sumber River (Sketch p. 533), 526, 534
Sumul (Sketch p. 282), 289, 291
Sunderland, R., 585n
Sunin River (Sketch p. 190), 192
Supili, 232n
Supply
in Bougainville, 117-18, 177, 186, 196, 204, 222
in New Britain, 242
in Wewak campaign, 281, 289, 296, 308-9, 314, 327-8, 368, 380
reserves built up by Americans, 395-6
in Tarakan, 417-18
in Borneo, 457-8
at Balikpapan, 539-40
Japanese
in Bougainville, 103, 113-14, 215
in Wewak campaign, 291-2, 317, 336, 384-5
in Borneo, 490
Surabaya (Map p. 3), 29, 49, 520
Susie (Sketch p. 429), 436-7, 439
Sutherland, Lt-Gen Richard K., 28, 30, 48
Svenson, WO2 V. P., 534
Swan, Australian sloop, 246, 250, 254, 301, 329, 349-51
Swartenhondt, Dutch ship, 249
Sweet, Lt-Col H. G., 188
Sweet, Lt J., 473
Sydney Morning Herald, 39, 60, 63
Sykes (Sketches pp. 416, 429), 408, 422, 425-6, 429, 434-4
Symington, Maj N. M., 274n
Symons, Cpl W. I., 518
Syrett, Lt J., 190-1
–T–
Taar River (Sketch p. 180), 168
Tabarata (Sketch p. 131), 138-9
Table Tops, 87
Tadji (Sketch p. 276), 275, 279, 290, 294, 350
Tadolina (Sketch p. 144), 135, 142
Tagenaka, Lieut-Colonel, 334
Tagessi River (Map p. 91), 130, 133n, 135
Taiof Island (Map p. 91; Sketch p. 127), 125, 175, 209, 212
Taitai (Sketches pp. 144, 180), 156, 186, 197-8, 229
Takahasi, Col T., 267n
Talasea (Map p. 243), 241, 248-9, 251
Talaud Islands (Map p. 28), 555, 572
Talbot, Vice-Adm A. G., 104n
Talbot, Lt-Col J., 274n
Tame, Capt S. A., 122
Tanaka, Colonel, 291n
Tancred, Col P. L., 520
Tanimbar Island (Sketch p. 560), 555, 569-70
Tanimbaubau (Sketch p. 127), 127, 175
Tank Plateau (Sketch p. 517), 519, 521
Tank Tactics, in Bougainville, 235
Tarakan (Sketches pp. 408, 416), 407-8, 411, 423, 427, 431, 453
Tarakan Dill (Sketch p. 416), 422-4, 427, 430
Tarakan Island (Map p. 28; Sketches pp. 408, 447), 28, 30, 41, 49-50, 62-3, 388-9, 457-8, 460-1, 502-3, 509, 513, 520, 526
described, 407-8
casualties, 451-2
Tarbut (Sketch p. 207), 207-8, 215
Tarlena (Sketch p. 207), 175, 208, 215
Taromi River (Sketch p. 190), 167, 189
Tarr, Lt H. A., 180
Tashiro, Japanese officer, 137
Tasker, Lt-Col H. McK., 402
Tasmania, proportion of army leaders from, 79n
militia battalions from, 99n
gross army enlistments in, 635
Tavera River (Sketches pp. 131, 134), 128-9, 131, 141-2, 146
Tawao (Sketch p. 455), 410, 470, 495, 564
Tawitawi Island (Map p. 28), 452, 470, 509
Taylor, Cpl A. C., 332
Taylor, Maj A. L., 525
Taylor, Gnr C. S., 338
Taylor, Lt C. W., 236-7
Taylor, Lt-Col R. R., 521
Taylor, Lt W., 537
Taylor, Lt W. J., 161
Tazaki, Mount (Sketches pp. 344, 371), 369-70, 379
attack on, 372-6
Teloktebang (Sketch p. 540), 541
Tempadung (Sketch p. 540), 542-3
Tennant, Admiral Sir William, 549
Tenom (Sketch p. 476), 483, 493-4, 562
Teopasino (Sketch p. 127), 175, 205
Teraja, Mount (Map p. 464), 492
Terauchi, Field Marshal Count, 90, 384-5, 553-4, 567
commands Southern Army, 2
Ternate Island (Sketch p. 560), 569, 572, 620
Teshima, Lt-Gen Fusataro, 554, 577
commands II Army, 553
Thailand (Map p. 3; Sketch p. 16), 457
Thomas, Capt D. L., 424
Thomas, Capt J. C., 184
Thomas, Lt R. R., 314
Thompson, Maj C. W., 236
Thompson, Cpl N. D., 139
Thompson, Maj R. N., 528
Thomson, Lt-Col C. R., 274n
Thorn, Sgt C., 305
Thornton, Capt J. J., 479
Thorp, Capt G. M., 525
Tiddim, 14
Tiernan, Lt J. A., 203-4
Tiernan’s Spur (Sketch p. 203), 204
Tiger (Sketch p. 429), 428, 435
Tiger Roan (Sketch p. 180), 185-6, 198
Tighe, WO2 R. C., 324
Timms, Maj E. V., 623n
Timor (Map p. 3; Sketch p. 560), 11-12, 93, 520, 553-4, 569-73, 619
Japanese strength in, 555
Timor, Dutch, 570-1
Timor, Portuguese, 77, 571-2, 618
Timor Sea (Sketch p. 560), 573
Tinkler, Maj N., 527
Tinputz (Sketch p. 127), 175-6, 205, 217
Titley, Maj T. H. A., 122-3
Tobin, Cpl G. F., 523
Toimonapu (Map p. 91), 169, 200
Tokinotu (Sketch p. 144), 154-6, 158, 167
Toko (Sketch p. 144), 150-1, 153, 156, 158-9, 161, 164, 165n, 177, 185, 210, 557
Tokoku Mountain, 324
Tokoku Pass (Sketches pp. 318, 320), 319, 324, 327
Tokua (Sketch p. 203), 203, 230, 233
Tokyo (Map p. 3; Sketch p. 16), 4, 60, 85, 238-9, 291n, 552, 555, 567, 583n
Tokyo Bay, surrender at, 553, 578
Tol (Map p. 243; Sketches pp. 245, 254), 253n, 256, 260-1, 266-7, 270
Tolmer, Maj A. R., 262-3
Tomkins, Maj R. C., 97n
Tong (Map p. 273; Sketch p. 282), 276-7, 279-80, 282, 293, 386
Toriu (Map p. 243; Sketch p. 253), 267
Toriu River (Map p. 243; Sketch p. 253), 254, 266-7
Torobiru River (Sketch p. 190), 190
Torokina (Maps pp. 60, 91; Sketches pp. 95, 111), 19, 67-8, 85, 89-90, 96-8, 100-1, 104-6, 111, 114. 127-8, 130n, 135-8, 153, 156-7, 165n, 166, 168-70, 177-8, 201, 204-5, 217, 225, 226n, 234, 401, 558, 560-1
area described, 92
HQ 3 Div opens at, 94
Torokoki Island (Sketch p. 207), 207, 209, 215
Torr., Brig A. G., 89n
Torres Strait (Map p. 60), 24, 34n, 601
Torricelli Mountains (Maps pp. 60, 273; Sketch p. 271), 68, 77, 130n, 276-8, 280, 282, 289-91, 294-5, 296n, 303, 306, 309, 334, 337, 364, 539n
area described, 271-2
Townsley, Sgt C. J., 160
Townsville, Qid, 43, 80n, 98, 165
Townsville, Australian corvette, 556
Track Junction Knoll (Sketch p. 429), 437, 439
Trappes-Lomax, Maj A. E. B., 617
Travers, Lt-Col B. H., 99
Travers, Capt J. E., 432
Travis, Capt G. B., 419-20, 434-5
Treasury Islands (Map p. 60; Sketch p. 22), 22, 24, 90, 92, 201
Trebeck, Maj N. B., 492
Trethowan, Capt J. M., 373, 376, 382
Tribolet, Lt-Col L. N., 274n
Trudgeon, Lt M. P., 463
Truman, Harry S., 549
Trusan River (Map p. 464; Sketch p. 455), 453, 490, 494-5, 565
Tsimba (Sketches pp. 123, 127), 123, 125
Tsimba Ridge (Map p. 91; Sketch p. 125), 123-6
Tucker, Lt-Col F. A. G., 411
Tucker, Cpl G. J., 224
Tucker, F-Lt W. H., 138-9
Tugiogu (Sketch p. 180), 227, 229
Tuju River (Sketches pp. 131, 134), 112, 128, 131
Tuna, American submarine, 454
Turnbull, Lt A. W. J., 287
Turner, S-Sgt F. S. W., 481n
Turner, Lt W. G., 522
Turu, Mount (Map p. 273; Sketch p. 384), 336, 385
Tutong (Map p. 464), 453, 465, 483-4
Tutong River (Map p. 464), 484, 490
Tyres, Lt B. W. E., 309
–U–
Ubili (Map p. 243; Sketch p. 254), 251
Uebergang, Pte E. A., 237
Uguimo River (Sketch p. 171), 229
Ukong (Map p. 464; Sketch p. 455), 456, 489, 493
Ulagamagin Creek (Sketch p. 297), 286
Ulamona (Map p. 243; Sketch p. 254), 248, 251-2, 267
Ulebilum (Sketches pp. 331, 360), 360, 365, 367
Ultan (Sketches pp. 315, 318), 316
Ulunkohoitu Ridge (Sketch p. 361), 366
Ulupu (Sketches pp. 331, 361), 338, 359-61, 363
Umum Track, 235
Una Creek (Sketch p. 297), 300
Unanai (Sketches pp. 144, 190), 157
Underwood, Lt E. B., 485-6
United Nations, 12, 42, 393, 567, 575
Uno, Major-General, 568
Uren, M., 638
–V–
Valentin, Lt G., 208
Valley Road (Map p. 512), 513, 515
Van-Arcken, Capt G. G. M., 618
Varley, Brig A. L., 325n
Varley, Lt R. A., 325
Vasey, Maj-Gen G. A., 75, 329n
Vasey Highway (Map p. 512; Sketches pp. 503, 517), 502, 514, 516, 520, 526-7, 529, 543, 545
Venables, Lt H., 259n
Vendetta, Australian destroyer, 244, 250, 556-7
Verney, J., 622n
Vernon, Maj P. V., 637
Vernon, F-Lt W. R., 152n
Vernon Strip, 152n
Victoria, proportion of army leaders from, 79n
militia battalions from, 99n
gross army enlistments in, 635
Victoria Harbour (Sketches pp. 460, 466), 453, 459
see also Brown Beach
Visayan Islands (Map p. 28), 28-9, 55, 71
Vogelkop Peninsula (Map p. 28), 410, 573
Vowles, Brig E. L., 92
Vrabu, Lake (Sketch p. 355), 358
–W–
Wade-Ferrell, Lt-Col D. H., 129
Wahep Creek (Sketch p. 315), 319
Waigakum (Sketch p. 331), 335, 338, 359
Waitavalo (Map p. 243; Sketch p. 245), 242, 246-7, 251, 256-7, 260, 266-7, 269
Waites, L-Cpl H. A., 528
Waites’ Knoll (Sketch p. 526), 527-9
Wakip River (Sketch p. 284), 286
Wakunai River (Sketches pp. 111, 203), 121-2, 205, 230-2, 234
Wakunai Valley (Sketch p. 111), 230
Walahuta (Sketch p. 305), 303-4
Walanduum (Sketch p. 320), 324, 338
Walker, Lt A. J., 323
Walker, Col A. S., 328n
Walker, Capt B. G. C., 538
Walker, Sir Ronald, 182n
Walker, Lt R. R. J., 421-2, 428-9
Walklate, L-Cpl S. H., 343
Wall, Lt J. D. S., 209
Wallace, Col F. K., 97n
Wallace, Lt H. S., 533
Wallace, Sir Robert, 84
Wallis, Sgt S., 419
Walsh, Sgt W., 231
Walter, Lt P. R., 449
Walters, Pte R. R., 467-8
Walters, Maj V. M., 289-90, 303
Walum (Sketches pp. 276, 285), 277, 279, 282, 284, 287, 289, 294, 296, 311, 362
Wambak (Sketches pp. 305, 331), 307, 332
Wangan (Sketch p. 356), 356, 358
Wank Creek (Sketch p. 297), 300-1, 314, 340
Wapiai River (Sketch p. 219), 224
Warangoi River (Map p. 243), 242, 247, 267-8
War Crimes Trials, 583
Ward, Pte G., 337
Warfe, Col G. R., 78n, 99, 417, 419-22, 425-6, 435n, 444
commands 2/24 Bn, 411
Waringe River (Sketch p. 344), 345, 347-8
Warramunga, Australian destroyer, 349, 410
Washington, Dc, 13-14, 17, 20, 28-30, 32, 34, 42-3, 52, 57, 58n, 70, 102, 389, 394-5, 400, 590
Australian Military Mission to, 89, 579
Waterfall Bay (Map p. 243), 242, 246
Waterman, Gnr A. J., 362
Watson, Pte C. C., 180
Watson, M. S., 585n
Watson, Capt R., 145
Watu Point (Sketch p. 254), 254
Wavell, Field Marshal Rt Hon Earl, 590-2
Wearne’s Hill (Sketch p. 203), 203-4, 230-2
Webb, Pte A., 324
Webb, Lt R. G., 235
Weber, Sgt M. F. M., 343
Webster, Lt-Col P. G. C., 190, 195-6
commands 57/60 Bn, 178
Wedgwood, Lt-Col Hon Camilla, 397
Wegner, Maj J. G., 574
Weir, Lt-Col S. P., 298-9
Wells, Lt-Gen Sir Henry, 458
Welsh, Capt N. B., 278
Weppner, Maj R., 158-9
Werda, Lt E. C., 147
Werda’s Knoll (Sketch p. 116), 116
West, L-Cpl A. F., 167
Western Australia, 25, 71, 354
proportion of army leaders from, 79n
militia battalions from, 99n
gross army enlistments in, 635
Weston (Map p. 464; Sketches pp. 460, 476), 453, 459, 471-2, 475, 477-8, 482, 495
Weston, Sgt F. M., 482
Westralia, Australian ship, 410n, 414, 458, 511, 570
Westwood, Lt W. H., 373
Wewak (Maps pp. 60, 273; Sketches pp. 346, 371), 21, 24, 39, 49, 55, 61, 63, 68, 71-2, 90, 265, 269, 277-9, 283, 292, 300, 327, 335-6, 338, 367, 381-2, 384-6, 392n, 494, 547
Japanese deployment, 23, 291, 293, 343, 352
surrender ceremony at, 559
Wewak Campaign, 271-387
Wewak Point (Sketch p. 346), 343, 345-7
Wewak Road (Sketch p. 344), 351
Whatley, Sgt R. S., 184
Wheeler, Lt A. B., 192
Wheeler, Lt-Col K. E., 97n
Whibley, Lt H. R., 432
White, Sgt B., 135, 139, 169, 200-1
White, General Sir Brudenell, 604n
White, Lt G. J., 244
White, Pte S. C., 160n
White Beach (Sketches pp. 460, 462), 453, 459, 462
Whitebrook, Capt F. C., 197
Whitehead, Brig D. A. (Plate p. 412), 410-11, 417, 423, 427, 436, 439, 443, 446-8, 450
commands 26 Bde, 407
Whitelaw, Lt-Col J., 214
Whitelaw, Maj-Gen J. S., 24n
Whitney, Brig-Gen Courtney, 619
Whittonn, Cpl S. A. R., 223-4
Whyte, Lt-Col W. A. S., 518
Wide Bay (Map p. 243; Sketches pp. 245, 254), 24, 244-5, 250, 252, 254-5, 266
Wightman, Lt H. K., 424
Wigley, Sgt J. H., 100, 127, 139, 168, 170
Wiles, Lt J. E., 336
Wilgolman (Sketch p. 331), 310, 332
Wilkie, Maj W. H., 189
William, D. M., 247
Williams, Maj C. G., 543
Williams ,Lt F. D., 312
Williams, Capt O. U., 376
Williams, Maj-Gen T. R., 70
Williamson, Lt D. D., 482
Willis, Capt J. G., 189
Willoughby, Maj-Gen Charles A., 101-2, 594n, 599n, 617, 619-20
Wills (Sketch p. 416), 417, 419
Wills, Brig Sir Kenneth, 621
Willson, WO2 R. W., 535
Wilmot, R. W. W. (Chester), 64
Wilmoth, Lt-Col E. R., 508
Wilson, Maj-Gen A. G., 562
Wilson, Maj D. C. L., 573
Wilson, Lt-Col E. H., 97n, 102-3, 137
Wilson, Lt G. C., 424
Wilton, Maj M. A. B., 418, 422
Winchester, Lt-Col T. H. F., 97n
Windeyer, Maj-Gen Rt Hon Sir Victor, 462-3, 465, 483-4, 488-91, 496, 564
commands 20 Bde, 459
Winning, Maj N. I., 134-5, 142, 145-6, 148, 157, 185, 199, 226-9
commands 2/8 Cdo Sqn, 106
Winning, Brig R. E., 263
commands 13 Bde, 261
Winter, Sgt K. N., 223
Winter, Lt R. B., 222-3
Winton, Capt J. H., 195
Wirui Creek (Sketches pp. 344, 346), 352, 379
Wirui Mission (Sketches pp. 344, 346), 343, 345, 347-8, 351-2
Wisling (Sketch p. 339), 339, 381
Wissel Lakes, 620
Wolfenden, Lt D. J., 202
Wolhuk Creek (Sketch p. 297), 300
Wom, Cape (Sketches pp. 344, 345), 342-3, 345-6, 359
Women, in Australian Services, 19n, 32
Womisis (Sketches pp. 276, 305), 278-9, 282
Womsak (Sketch p. 282), 282, 289, 293
Wonginara (Sketches pp. 318, 320), 320-1, 325, 328, 338
Wonginara Track (Sketch p. 318), 321-2
Wong You, 137-8
Wood, Brig F. G., 539n
commands 2/6 Bn, 308
Woodford Estate Road (Sketch p. 479), 480
Woodhouse, Capt M. C., 277, 289, 304
Woodward, Lt D. P., 467
Woodward, Capt W. C., 220
Woolbank, L-Cpl R. B., 180
Wootten, Maj-Gen Sir George (Plate p. 477), 73, 404, 406, 458-60, 475, 483, 487, 496-8, 554, 562
commands 9 Div, 50
Wora (Sketch p. 331), 331, 338
Worthington, Lt S., 258
Wray, Maj C. H. W., 277
Wrigley, Air Vice-Marshal H. N., 11
Wulwut River (Sketches pp. 245, 257), 256-7, 259, 266-7
Wyburn, Lt K. T., 371
Wylie, Lt A., 121
Wylie, Capt I. S., 618
Wynter, Lt-Gen H. D., 24n, 57n
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Yakamul (Sketch p. 276), 279-80
Yalaminuni (Sketch p. 320), 319
Yalta, Allied conference at, 41
Yamada, Major, 526
Yamada, Lt-Gen Kunitaro, 571
Yamagata, Lieut-Commander, 443
Yamamura, Maj-Gen H., 563
Yamashita, General Tomoyuki, 2
Yambes (Map p. 273; Sketch p. 276), 277, 280, 282-3, 290, 294, 311
Yamil (Map p. 273; Sketches pp. 331, 360), 311, 318, 336-8, 359-61
Yamil Road (Sketch p. 360), 360
Yamule River (Map p. 243), 251
Yanatong (Sketch p. 276), 280, 282
Yap Island (Map p. 28; Sketch p. 16), 1, 27
Yapunda (Sketch p. 276), 276, 279
Yarabos (Sketches pp. 344, 345), 343, 345, 347, 379-80
Yarabos Track (Sketch p. 344), 380
Yaraworgy, 380
Yasuar Mission (Sketch p. 282), 277, 280
Yauwiga, Warrant-Officer, 100, 127-8
Yeates, Lt J. D., 637
Yellow Beach, Balikpapan (Map p. 512), 510-11, 514-15
Yellow Beach, Brunei Bay (Sketches pp. 460, 462), 453, 459, 462
Yellow Beach, Tarakan (Sketches pp. 409, 416), 412-14
Yoibi River (Sketch p. 361), 364
Yorath, Lt L. W., 184
Yoshiwara, Lt-Gen Kane, 291n, 306, 311, 338, 369, 384, 386n
Yott, Maj B. A., 232
Young, Lt D. H., 224
Young, Capt R. A., 258
Young Men’s Christian Association, 96
Young’s Hill (Sketch p. 257), 258
Yubanakuor (Sketch p. 302), 303, 306, 309
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Zamboanga (Map p. 28), 55, 509
Ziegler, O. L., 638