Index

–A–

Abdiel, HMS, 52, 248, 275-6, 294-5, 327-8, 364-5, 390-1, 449

‘Action’ Operation, 4-5

Adams, Cpl H. M., 313, 355

Adams, WO II R. A., 290

Aghya Reservoir. See Lake Aghya

Airborne Invasion, 4, 12, 14-15, 27, 36, 39-40, 53, 324

German preparations for, 79-86

Intelligence of, 31, 33, 38, 77-8, 104, 166

Ajax, HMS, 25, 52, 207-9, 246-7, 328, 367-8, 390, 413

Akrotiri Force, 324

Akrotiri Peninsula, 28, 61, 139-41, 144, 237, 244, 324, 392

Alikianou, 54, 56-9, 61, 70, 139-43, 153-5, 164, 172, 279, 296-7, 321-3, 330, 362

Allen, Lt-Col. J. M., 64, 121, 125-6, 185, 221-2, 251, 253, 333-5, 352, 374-5, 378, 381, 431-3

Allison, Capt. D. C., 436

Almiros (Armyro) Bay, 45, 61, 389

Altmann, Capt, 139-40, 144

Ambury, Maj. C. R., 73

Amigdhalokorfi, 405, 407, 416

Anderson, Lt H. R., 101, 113

Anderson, Lt-Col J. N., 65, 128, 188-9, 226

Andrew, Brig L. W., 55, 62, 66, 92-3, 98-104, 107-17, 120-1, 124, 126, 133-7, 185-6, 224, 228, 253, 256, 262, 265, 447

Andrews, Sgt G. R., 147, 303-4

102 Anti-Tank Regiment See Northumberland Hussars

1 Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 45, 49, 52, 207, 243-4, 271, 292-3, 325, 363

Arliss, Vice-Admiral S. H. T., 449

Armenoi, 395

1 Armoured Brigade, 8

2 Armoured Division Field Hygiene Section, 74

Askifou (Askiplio) Plain –

4 NZ Infantry Brigade, 384-5, 397, 408, 410, 413, 416, 419-21,

5 NZ Infantry Brigade, 407-8, 413

Assumption Operation, 5

Auckland, HMS, 248

Australian Forces, 12, 16, 34, 37, 46, 73, 374

2/1 Australian Battalion, 44, 174-5, 204, 241

2/4 Australian Battalion, 43-4, 177, 180, 242

2/7 Australian Battalion, 44, 193-8, 206, 212-14, 236, 238-40, 269, 280, 282, 298, 331, 337, 348, 375-82, 399-401, 405, 416, 418, 421-2, 430, 441, 446-7, 451-2

2/8 Australian Battalion, 44-5, 145-6, 195, 204, 206, 236-8, 269, 282, 298, 321, 337-8, 348, 353, 375, 380-2, 399-401, 405, 416-17, 421-2, 441, 443, 447, 451-2

2/11 Australian Battalion, 44, 174-4, 204, 241, 270, 292, 324, 363, 411, 424, 439

19 Australian Brigade, 22, 25, 41, 43-5, 174-7, 195, 202, 204-6, 240-2, 262, 267, 269, 280-2, 288, 292, 296, 298, 317-21, 326, 337-8, 341-54, 357-8, 360, 365, 367, 371, 373-83, 385-6, 388-9, 397-401, 405, 413-17, 421-2, 429-32, 441, 444, 446-7, 451-2

6 Australian Division, 8, 25, 28, 41

2/1 Australian Field Ambulance, 74, 357

2/2 Australian Field Ambulance, 74, 409

2/7 Australian Field Ambulance, 74

2/2 Australian Field Regiment, 195, 237, 289

2/3 Australian Field Regiment, 195-6, 206, 227-8, 256, 260, 281-3, 308-9, 338, 355-6, 408, 419-21, 441

16 Australian Infantry Brigade, Composite Battalion, 195

17 Australian Infantry Brigade, Composite Battalion, 195

7 Australian LAA Battery, 44-5, 57, 65, 92, 105-6

2/1 Australian MG Company, 44, 206, 227, 336, 421

2/8 Field Company, 206

Ay Galene, 273-4, 389

Ay Ioannis, 232

Ay Marina, 231-2, 250, 279, 285, 296, 323, 344, 347, 362, 369

22 Battalion, 256

27 (MG) Battalion, 251, 256

Field Ambulance MDS, 29, 75

4 Field Hygiene Section, 75

Field Punishment Centre, 255-6

NZ Army Service Corps, 29

NZ Artillery, 29

27 Battery, 256, 260

NZ Engineer Detachment, 253, 255-6, 261-2

NZ Force HQ, 28

Supply Dump, 29, 53, 75-6

–B–

Babli Hani, 380, 386-7, 399-402, 416

Baigent, Capt L. R., 291

Bain, Capt F. J., 312, 315

Baker, Lt-Col F., 127-8, 189-90, 226, 257-9, 261, 377-8, 386, 435

Ballantyne, Capt D. A., 149, 357

Barham, HMS, 52, 208, 328, 391

Bassett, Maj B. I., 156-61, 200-1, 268, 301-4, 312, 435

Baxter, Capt B. Y. W., 113

B Company Ridge, 112-15

Beamish, Air Vice-Marshal G. R., 9, 20-1, 40, 51, 272, 340, 438

Beaumont, Capt G. M., 64, 281-2, 308

Beaven, Maj G. G., 98, 105-6, 119-20

Bedding, Maj T. G., 71-2, 173-4, 289-91

Bell, Capt L. J., 127

Bell, Lt-Col R. M., 348, 359, 361

Bellamy, Sgt H. H., 333

Belray, 79

Bennett, Lt-Col C. M., 220, 254

Beritiana, 381-2, 386, 393-9

Bishop, Sgt R. T., 300

Bishop, Pte W. H., 62, 151-2

Blackburn, Lt-Col C. A. D’A., 150-1, 156, 162-3, 169-71, 316, 318, 375

2 Black Watch, 4-5, 12, 14, 16, 177-80, 242

Blamey, Field Marshal Sir T. A., 364, 426, 437-8

Bliss, Maj H. C., 69, 233, 285-7, 299, 301, 384, 408, 437

Bloomfield, Pte G., 106

Boileau, Maj D. R. C., 324, 341

Bond, Capt R. L., 418

Borman, Maj C. A., 355

Boyce, Capt A. H. (Composite Bn), 69, 287

Boyce, Capt A. H., 260, 308

Brant, Maj P. A. M., 99-100

Brauer, Col, 205

Braun, Maj, 90, 95-6, 99-101

Bremner, Pte E. R. S., 100

6 British Division, 27

48 British Field Hygiene Section, 74

7 British General Hospital, 28, 47, 74-5, 139, 142, 146-9, 172, 331-3, 356-7, 475-9

Brown, Maj K. L., 153-4, 322

Brunskill, Brig G. S., 414

Buchanan, Sgt M. J., 260

Buchanan, L-Cpl W. T. F., 253

Budd, Capt H. S., 149

Bull, Maj M. A., 65, 164, 308-9, 384, 404, 408, 422-3, 436-7, 448, 454

Bull, Brig W. H. B., 75, 356, 409

Burrows, Brig J. T., 214-20, 251, 254, 312, 318, 432, 434-5

Butland, Capt W. C., 250

–C–

Cade, Lt-Col G. P., 64, 109, 227

Calcutta, HMS, 22, 208-9, 427, 439, 453, (sunk)

Campbell, Lt-Col I. R., 174-7, 204, 241-2, 270, 387, 389-90, 411, 438-9

Campbell, Lt R. D., 291

Campbell, Col T. C., 98-101, 104, 110, 117-20, 253

Candia. See Heraklion

Canea, 4, 9-12, 20-1, 33, 39, 52, 54-5, 58, 78, 83-7, 132, 138-40, 172, 180-1, 195, 203, 208, 211-12, 249-50, 289, 293, 297, 316, 322, 324, 340, 353, 367, 369, 371-2, 392, 424, 462

Cantlon, Gnr W. F., 130

Capitulation, 438, 446-7, 450, 453-5

Carlisle, HMS, 24, 208-9, 245-7

Carryer, Maj J. D., 305

Carson, Maj W. N., 162-3, 171, 233-4, 266, 306-7, 311-12

Carter, Pte B. B., 411

Casualties

Australian, 486

British –

Army, 486

Royal Air Force, 486

Royal Marines, 486

German, 293, 462, 486-8

New Zealand, 288, 293, 316, 486, 489

Cemetery Hill, 57, 68, 70, 142, 150, 153, 155-6, 161, 172, 200-1, 262

Chappel, Brig B. H., 13-14, 16, 19, 43-4, 387-8, 412

Cheetham, Pte A., 392

Childs, Sqn-Sgt-Maj, 250, 257, 429

Chinchen, Maj M. P., 250, 447

Christie, Col H. K., 149, 409-10

Churchill, Rt. Hon. W. S., 6-7, 31-2, 35-8, 271-2, 328, 367, 389, 450, 457

City of Canterbury, 79

Clapham, Lt L. B., 106

15 Coast Defence Regiment, 17, 44-5, 414

Cockerill, Capt K. C. M., 150, 335-6, 376, 396, 407

Coleman, Maj D. F., 265-6, 437

Collie, L-Cpl A. F., 253

Colvin, Lt-Col F. B., 366, 374, 380, 446-7, 454

Comliebank, 26

Connolly, Lt-Col J. R. J., 315

Coombes, Capt C. J. A., 337

Copeland, Capt O. B., 286

Coutts, Maj P. E., 264

Coventry, HMS, 248, 367, 427, 439, 453

Cowie, Capt G. R., 304

Cowling, Pte N. M., 106

Cox, Maj G. S., 42, 465-7

Craig, Maj J. W. C., 100, 118

Crarer, Lt-Col K. R. S., 98

Crawford, Cpl J. McM., 104

Creforce, 4-5, 16, 20, 34, 37, 41

Base, construction of, 18-19

Casualties, 293, 340, 486

Command, 12-16, 27, 32-3, 40, 43, 426, 438

Communications, 13, 43, 47, 73, 341

Defensive preparations, Nov 1940-Apr 1941, 11-19, 456-7

Dispositions, 12, 14, 27-9, 33, 43-5, 329

Equipment, 34-8, 41, 43, 48-50, 75-6, 295, 457-8, 460

Artillery, 33-8, 43, 49, 340, 457

Tanks, 36-8, 49-50, 457

Transport, 18-21, 34, 39, 43, 47, 274

Force Reserve, 44-5, 55-8, 60, 163-6, 180, 238, 289, 324

Brigade, 339-54, 358-62, 365, 369-73, 379-80, 425

Intelligence estimates of German intentions, 77-8

Maintenance, 12, 16-19, 46-7, 273-4, 295

Medical Services, 18, 47, 74-5

Morale, 34, 38, 41-2, 46, 340

Order of Battle, 20 May 1941, 480-5

Rations, 18-19, 47, 274, 295, 389

Reinforcement, 12, 15-18, 36, 38-9, 45, 48-9, 207, 243-5, 248, 272, 275-7, 293-5, 327-9, 340, 342, 364, 366-7, 389

Specialist arms, evacuation of, 47-8

Supply dumps, 47, 75-6

Cremor, Lt-Col W. E., 409

Cretans, 3, 5, 35, 40, 46, 84, 95-6, 143, 145, 188, 339, 362, 439, 461

Crete

Airfields, 9-10, 12-13, 15, 20-1, 27, 35-6, 41, 50-1, 456-8, 460

Anti-aircraft defences, 4-7, 12, 14-17, 19, 21, 32-9, 44, 48-50, 83, 86, 167, 457

Anzac troops, reinforcement by, 12, 16

British garrisoning of, 3-7, 12, 15-17, 27, 34, 37, 39, 456-7

Climate, 11

Coast defences, 6-7, 16-17, 21, 44

Communications, 11

Electric power, 11

Fighter defence, 4-5, 9-10, 15, 19-21, 27, 30-43, 46, 50-1, 86, 167, 458, 460

Franco-British occupation planned, 3

Greek garrison on, 4, 12-17

Harbours, 8-10, 34, 39, 41, 456

Invasion, commencement of, 88-9

Population, 46

Railways, 11

Roads, 10-11, 21, 34, 41, 274, 456

Strategic importance, 2-3, 456

Topography, 8-9, 11, 456

Vegetation, 11

Crete News, 42, 465-7

Crewdson, Capt A. J., 311, 336

Crowther, Pilot Officer, 109

Cunningham, Admiral of the Fleet, Viscount: Establishes naval base at Suda Bay, 5; appreciation of defence of Crete, 32, 36; dispositions of Mediterranean Fleet, 52, 207-8, 245; decides to withdraw naval forces to Alexandria, 248, 274-6; evacuation, 389-90, 413, 426-7, 431, 448-50, 453

Mentioned: 12, 31, 38, 40, 247, 328, 364, 368

Cunningham, Maj G. H., 225, 254, 315, 396, 444

Curtis, S-Sgt M. W., 64

Cypriots, 383, 414

Cyprus, 32-3, 80, 464

–D–

D’Albiac, Air Marshal Sir J. H., 40

Dalton, Capt W. H., 261

Daratsos. See Karatsos

Davis, Lt-Col F. L. H., 68, 423, 435-6

Davison, Sgt R. A., 141

Dawney, Capt J., 151-2

Dawson, Lt-Col R. B., 62, 131, 133, 186-7, 194, 197-8, 217, 223, 228-30, 250-2, 280, 312, 342-3, 347-8, 350-1, 398, 417-18

De Clive Lowe, Maj S. G., 356

Decoy, HMS, 24, 247, 425

Defender, HMS, 274-6, 427, 440

Derpa, Maj, 140, 172

5 Destroyer Flotilla, 247, 275

10 Destroyer Flotilla, 247, 274

14 Destroyer Flotilla, 247

Diamond, HMS, 24 (Sunk)

Diamond, Pte L. A., 263, 315

Dido, HMS, 207, 209, 246, 328, 367-8, 390, 413

Dill, Field Marshal Sir J. G., 6

Dill, Lt J. P., 233, 267, 284, 287, 302, 306-8

Dittmer, Brig G., 22-3, 197, 199, 212, 214, 220-1, 224, 251-2, 254-5, 259, 280, 318, 352, 374-5, 378, 398, 432, 435

Dixon, Capt A. J. B., 220

Dodecanese, 7, 13, 16

Donald, Lt-Col H. V., 110

Duigan, Maj J. L., 150-1, 200-1, 281, 316

Duncan, Lt-Col A., 324, 342-3, 348, 358, 361-2, 371-2

Dutton, Sgt C. H., 314

Dutton, Capt G. A., 353, 359

Dyer, Lt-Col H. G., 127, 190, 220, 225, 254-5

Dyson, Maj R. H., 227

–E–

Eastern Ridge. See B Company Ridge

Eden, Rt. Hon. R. A., 4-5

Elliott, Lt-Col J. K., 75

Ellis, L-Cpl B. A., 335

Episkopi, 279, 323, 393

Escapes, 490-519

Evacuation, 340, 342, 363, 367, 520-1

Heraklion, 388, 412-13, 424-6

Retimo, 387, 389-90, 411-12, 424-5, 439

Sfakia, 390, 413-17, 423, 426-7, 431-53

Evans, Maj W. H., 146, 266, 287

Evetts, Lt-Gen Sir J. F., 365, 448-9

–F–

Falconer, Brig A. S., 28, 59, 364

Farley, Dvr C., 454

Farran, Lt-Col R. A., 50, 169-71, 200, 216-18, 228, 250, 257-8, 311-15

Ferguson, Lt-Col J. B., 65, 128, 280, 333, 444

Ferry, Cpl E. H., 311

189 Field Ambulance, 16, 47, 74, 356, 409

42 Field Company, RE, 5, 16, 347, 404, 421, 427

Fiji, HMS, 208, 246-7 (Sunk) 274

Fiprakis, Col, 338

Fisher, Col W. B., 357, 409

Flamingo, HMS, 248

Flashoff, Sgt C., 106

Fleet Air Arm, 4, 20, 37

Maleme, personnel at, 55, 100, 108-9, 184, 186

805 Squadron, 20

Folls, Pte L. G. J., 256

Ford, WO II F. K., 104

Formidable, HMS, 52, 275, 328, 367-8, 391

Forrester, Capt M., 157-61, 201, 234-5, 268, 305, 307, 312

Forster, Capt J. F., 98

Foubister, Lt-Col R. W., 73

Fountaine, Col D. J., 216, 301-2, 304, 430, 434

Fournes, 59, 139, 322-3

Francis, Lt B. W., 130

Frango Kastelli (Frangokasterion), 389, 415, 441, 445

Fraser, S-Sgt G. M., 434

Fraser, Rt. Hon. P., 33, 42, 364, 437-8, 448-9

Freyberg, Lt-Gen Lord: Arrives Crete, 25; learns NZ Division to remain, 26-7; appointed commander all troops on Crete, 33, 40; warns NZ Government of difficulties, 33-4, 42; RAF support, 33-6, 42, 51, 196, 207, 272-3, 293, 327; safety of King George of Greece, 37, 48, 207, 468-9, 473; conference with Wavell and Wilson, 40, 43; morale of Creforce, 41-2, 46; emphasises need for full air and naval support, 42; Special Order of Day, 1 May, 42; messages to Wavell, 42, 48-9, 181, 205-6, 243-4, 271-4, 293-4, 325-6, 340, 364-6, 388-90, 411-12, 414-15, 437-8; dispositions of Creforce, 43-6; urges evacuation of specialist arms, 48; equipment requirements, 48-9; reinforcement of Creforce, 48, 243-4, 366; orders withdrawal of RAF, 51, 460; releases 18 and 19 Battalions for Divisional use, 163-5, 180; opposes 4 Brigade counter-attack on Prison Valley, 164; fears sea invasion, 194-6, 206, 215, 245; counter-attack on Maleme airfield, 195, 205-6; defence of Retimo, 207, 242-4, 273, 292, 366, 387-9, 411-12, 425; defence of Heraklion, 207, 242-4, 271; orders further counter-attack at Maleme, 238; maintenance difficulties, 273-4, 389, 460; organises Force Reserve as Brigade, 339-41, 349; warns Wavell situation hopeless, 340, 364; evacuation, 340, 342, 387-90, 413, 415, 426, 431-2, 434, 437-8; withdrawal to 42nd Street, 340-50, 353, 357-60, 365; appoints Weston commander of forward troops, 342, 372-3; withdrawal to Sfakia, 365-6, 383-5, 389-90, 397; stresses German Air Force as cause of defeat, 415; leaves Crete, 438

Mentioned: 53, 60-1, 75, 77, 100, 192, 213, 215, 228, 236-7, 239, 277, 280, 289, 328, 355, 361, 367, 375, 386, 417, 423, 426, 449, 453, 456-9

Friend, Cpl J., 290

Frowen, Brig J. H., 49, 65, 414

Fyfe, Maj T., 123

–G–

Galaria, 203, 233, 236-7, 337

Galatas (Galatos), 14, 30, 44, 54, 58, 88-9, 174, 180, 203, 289, 337, 356, 362

Command at, 283-4

Counter-attack for, 309-16

Enemy operations, 84-5, 89-90, 138-44, 153, 172-3, 199, 202, 211, 231, 238-9, 264-5, 278-9, 282, 285-6, 296-7, 304-5, 321-3, 330-1, 337

Greek Forces, 57-9, 70, 142-3, 150, 153-62, 166, 172, 201, 234-6, 267-9, 282, 285, 305-7

4 NZ Infantry Brigade, 54-5, 60-2, 146-53, 163-73, 180, 202-3, 233, 236, 262, 265-9, 282-8, 297-309, 321, 326

10 NZ Infantry Brigade, 59, 68-71, 142, 144, 149, 153-63, 166-70, 172, 194, 199-202, 206, 230-8, 240-1, 261-8

Oakes Force, 54-7, 59, 68

Withdrawal from, 316-20, 326-7

Galloway, Brig A., 13

Gambier-Parry Maj-Gen M. D., 13

Garriock, Capt A. I., 216, 258

Gentry, Maj-Gen W. G., 53, 71, 78, 164, 196-7, 212-13, 240, 317-19, 349, 359, 374, 418, 423

Gentz, Lt, 139-41, 144, 163

Georgeoupolis, 45, 49, 145, 195-6, 366, 384-5, 404

Gericke, Capt, 90, 184, 224, 279

German Air Force, 17, 22, 26, 31, 33, 46, 50-1, 63-4, 73, 80, 88-9, 92-3, 275, 295, 415, 460

8 Air Corps, 81-6, 139, 142, 174, 183-4, 193, 211

German Forces

Casualties, 293, 462, 486-8

Invasion –

Preparations for, 77-87

Airborne Forces, 31, 33, 77-8

British intelligence of, 31, 33, 38, 77-8, 207

Seaborne Forces, 31, 78, 81-2, 85-7, 182

Tactics, 84-6, 461-2

Units –

1 AA Regiment, 209

2 AA Regiment, 208

22 Airborne Division, 77, 81, 461

11 Air Corps, 77, 80-6, 89, 93, 142-3, 183-4, 187-8, 190, 199, 210-12, 225, 264, 331, 337

Group Centre, 89-91, 96, 138-44, 172-3, 180, 183, 250, 264-5, 268, 278

Group East, 89

Group West, 89-96, 180, 183-5, 210-13, 231, 241, 249-50, 268, 278, 461

7 Air Division, 80-5, 139-41, 292

4 Air Fleet, 80-5, 183, 210-11, 242, 249, 272, 279

95 Anti-Tank Battalion, 278-9, 291, 296, 393

5 Armoured Division, 82

12 Army, 79-80, 82

95 Artillery Regiment, 285, 296, 369, 393

Assault Regiment, 84-5, 89-96, 122, 137-44, 173, 182-4, 187-8, 191, 224, 249-50, 297

95 Engineer Battalion, 225, 231, 249, 279, 291, 297

Gericke Battalion, 279

22 German Air Force Division. See 22 Airborne Division

Heilmann Battle Group, 231, 233, 236, 264-5, 279

Jais Group, 369, 376-9

Krakau Group, 279, 296

55 Motor Cycle Battalion, 278-9, 297

95 Motor Cycle Battalion, 393

95 Mountain Artillery Regiment, 278-9, 285, 369

5 Mountain Division, 82-5, 182-3, 187, 190, 210-12, 225, 260, 264, 272, 278, 286, 296-7, 334, 339, 369, 455, 461

6 Mountain Division, 82, 85, 330

95 Mountain Reconnaissance Battalion, 296

85 Mountain Regiment, 225, 249-50, 265, 279, 296, 322-3, 330, 334, 362, 369, 379, 392-401, 416

100 Mountain Regiment, 183-4, 190-1, 209-10, 222, 225, 249-50, 261, 265, 279, 285-6, 296-7, 302, 305, 307, 322, 330-1, 337, 343, 369, 372, 393, 395, 416-17, 427-30, 440-1, 455

141 Mountain Regiment, 330, 362-3, 369, 372, 376-9, 393, 416

Parachute AA MG Battalion, 139

Parachute Anti-Tank Battalion, 184

Parachute Engineer Battalion, 139-40, 143, 153-4, 172-3, 199, 231

Parachute MG Battalion, 139, 143

1 Parachute Regiment, 177-80, 205

2 Parachute Regiment, 82, 174-80, 184, 188, 205

3 Parachute Regiment, 82, 139-41, 144-5, 166, 173, 180, 199, 202, 206, 211, 231, 237, 278-9, 297, 321, 330, 337-9, 343, 362, 369, 392

Ramcke Group, 249-50, 265, 278-9, 296, 299, 304-5, 330-1, 343, 369, 372, 392

95 Reconnaissance Unit, 369, 393-4

Ringel Group, 278-9, 322, 392-3, 416

Stentzler Battalion, 279

Stolz Battalion, 279

Wittmann Advance Guard, 278-9, 393-4, 401, 416

German Naval Forces –

1 Motor Sailing Flotilla, 81-2, 85-7, 182-3, 208-11, 245

2 Motor Sailing Flotilla, 245-6

Gibson, Maj J. T., 348, 358-9, 362, 371

Gibson, Capt N. McK. F., 130, 281, 308

Gilmour, Capt W. L. M., 252

Glengyle, HMS, 22-5, 426-7, 439

Glennie, Rear-Admiral I. G., 209, 245

Glenroy, HMS, 248, 274-5, 327, 367, 390

Gloucester, HMS, 208, 246-7 (Sunk)

Gorrie, Capt W. A. J., 101, 113, 333

Gourevitch, Capt A., 149

Grant, Lt-Col J. L., 56, 251, 281

Grant, Col R. L. C., 73

Gray, Capt J. B., 122

Gray, Brig J. R., 146-7, 268, 286-7, 298-303, 312-15, 354, 383-4, 403, 421, 431, 436

Greece, 1-2, 6, 13-16, 27

British aid, 4-8, 19

Campaign in, 8

Evacuation from, 8, 21-6, 30, 42, 50

German invasion, 7-8

Italian invasion, 3-5, 80

Greece, King George II of, 30, 35, 37, 48, 62, 145, 154, 207, 247, 468-74

Greek Forces, 4, 8, 12-17, 25, 28, 30, 33-4, 37, 39-40, 43-8, 56, 58, 143, 274, 324, 362-3, 367, 377, 415

4 Greek Battalion, 174, 177

1 Greek Regiment, 57, 60, 62, 71-2, 95, 173-4, 289-92,

2 Greek Regiment, 59, 72, 141, 144-6, 156, 202, 204, 206, 236-7, 269, 282, 320-1, 326, 337-9, 341, 343, 348, 353, 357, 362

6 Greek Regiment, 57-9, 68, 70-1, 141, 150, 155-62, 166, 168, 172, 201, 234-6, 267-8, 285, 305-7, 362

8 Greek Regiment, 57-9, 68, 70-1, 143, 153-5, 161-2, 166, 202, 321-3, 326

Greek Government, 3-5, 12, 27, 30, 33, 35, 37, 39-40

Green, Lt A. T. B., 372, 411

Green, 2 Lt S. J., 312, 315

Gregarius, Maj 155

Greybound, HMS 246-7 (Sunk)

Griffin, HMS, 25

Griffiths, Rev R. J., 253

Grooby, Sgt H. L., 434

–H–

Haig, Lt R. A., 387, 390, 411-12, 439

Hall, Cpl W. S., 106

Hanson, Brig F. M. H., 72

Hanton, Maj S., 98, 112, 114, 118, 253

Harding, Lt-Col E. A., 64, 253

Hargest, Brig J: Defence of Maleme, 27, 62, 110, 112, 116, 121, 185-6, 221, 239, 459; commands NZ Force, 28; dispositions of 5 Brigade, 28, 55, 67; concern at mixed command at Maleme, 63; support of 22 Battalion on 20 May, 109, 111, 114, 124, 126, 132-8, 165-6; fears sea invasion, 135, 138, 193-4; counter-attack on Maleme airfield, 192-9, 212-17, 223-4, 228-31; recommends withdrawal from Maleme, 240; withdrawal from Platanias, 261-3; withdrawal to 42nd Street, 340-53, 360; at 42nd Street, 361, 374-5; withdrawal from 42nd Street, 380-2; withdrawal to Sfakia, 397-400, 405-6, 417, 419; evacuation of 5 Brigade, 431-2, 443, 446-8, 451-3

Mentioned: 30, 131, 227, 250, 260, 264, 282, 297, 320, 326, 354, 385, 409, 416, 444

Harris, Sgt, 170

Harrison, L-Cpl T. J., 298

Harvey, Maj M. D., 225, 311, 313, 315

Hasty, HMS, 24, 209, 328, 391, 427, 439

Havock, HMS, 25, 247

Hawthorn, Lt T. R., 101, 109

151 Heavy AA Battery, 5, 16, 44

234 Heavy AA Battery, 44, 140, 144

Hector, Lt J. R. M., 129

Heidrich, Lt-Gen R., 139-44, 146, 154, 160, 167, 172-3, 199, 202-4, 206, 231, 236-7, 241, 250, 264, 278, 296, 321-2, 337, 362, 369, 392

Heilmann, Maj, 140, 142, 231, 265, 279

Hely, Brig A. F., 289, 357, 361

Heraklion, 4, 9-14, 27-9, 33, 39-40, 49-52, 61, 83, 114, 164-5, 208, 243-4, 274, 295, 340, 389, 422, 459

220 AMES, 20-1, 50, 179

1 Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 45, 49, 207, 243-4, 271, 292-3, 325, 363

Enemy operations, 84-7, 89, 174, 177-82, 184, 205, 211, 242, 249, 270-1, 292, 325, 363, 387-8, 392-3, 412, 462

Evacuation, 388, 412-13, 424-6

Greek Forces, 43-4, 179-80, 205, 242, 325, 387, 413

3 Hussars, 45, 50, 179, 205

14 Infantry Brigade, 43-5, 177-81, 205, 242, 271, 325, 363, 412

RAF support, 207, 271-3, 276, 292-3

7 Royal Tank Regiment, 45, 50, 179, 242

Supply dump, 47

Herdman, Lt J. K., 165

Hereward, HMS, 209, 328, 424-5

Hero, HMS, 247, 293, 295, 365, 390

Hetherington, Capt O. S., 253

Heydte, Capt von der, 140-1

Heywood, Maj-Gen T. G. G., 71

Hiddlestone, Rev J., 356

Hill, Sgt N. H. R., 307-8

Hogg, Capt J. N., 359

Hook, Capt G. A., 144

Hopkins, Rev H. I., 357

Hosking, S-Sgt H. P., 120

Hospital Ridge, 326

5 NZ Infantry Brigade, 317-20, 330-9

Withdrawal from, 340-53, 357, 359-60, 369

Hotspur, HMS, 25, 328, 424, 449

Howard, Cpl E. A., 146

Hulme, WO II A. C., 129, 315, 396

Hurst, Rev W. E. W., 253-4

3 Hussars, 45, 49-50, 61, 142, 164, 169-72, 179, 196-7, 200, 216-18, 228, 250, 257-8, 263, 297, 309-15, 320, 326, 331, 336, 353, 383, 385-6, 398-9, 408, 416-17, 421, 429-30, 436

–I–

Ilex, HMS, 208, 247

Imperial, HMS, 207

Imvros, 409, 416, 422, 429, 447

Imvrotiko Ravine, 417, 423, 429, 447

14 Infantry Brigade, 5, 13-14, 16, 28, 43-5, 177-81, 205, 242, 271, 325, 363, 412

16 Infantry Brigade, 48, 243, 248, 293, 327

Inglis, Maj-Gen L. M: Commands 4 Brigade, 61, 348; at Galatas, 147, 268, 301-4, 318-19; urges 4 Brigade counter-attack on Prison Valley, 163-7; 19 Battalion counter-attack on Prison Valley, 168-9; commands Galatas front, 283-4; Force Reserve Brigade, 339-45, 348, 358; evacuation at Sfakia, 431-6

Mentioned: 195-6, 213-14, 316-17, 320, 340, 349-50, 354, 373, 383, 408, 419-21, 430, 438, 448

Interservices Report, 19, 459-60

Iona, 74

Iraq, 33, 36, 43

Isis, HMS, 25, 207, 293, 295

Italian Forces –

Army 211, 393

Navy, 78, 82, 183, 208-9

Italy, 3-5, 211, 461

–J–

Jackal, HMS, 247, 328, 449

Jackson, Lt E. J., 160

Jaguar, HMS, 274-6, 367, 427, 440

Jais, Col, 362, 379

James, WO II C. E., 159-61, 234-5, 306

Janus, HMS, 207, 209, 328, 367, 391, 427, 439

Jefcoate, Capt H. O., 216

Jenkins, L-Cpl B., 356

Jervis, HMS, 208, 247, 328, 391, 427, 439

Johnson, Maj S. H., 92, 94, 98, 100-4, 109-10, 118-19

Juno, HMS, 208 (Sunk)

–K–

Kalivia, 357, 388, 409

Kandahar, HMS, 24, 208-9, 246-7, 328, 367, 391, 415, 433, 440

Karatsos (Daratsos), 55, 60, 139, 142, 149-53, 172, 262, 285, 307, 311, 317, 320, 326, 331

Kashmir, HMS, 247, 275 (Sunk)

Kastelli, 56-7, 60, 62, 71-2, 89-91, 95, 125, 173-4, 210, 249, 279, 289-92, 294, 297, 459

Kelly, HMS, 247, 275 (Sunk)

Kelsey, Col J. O., 76

Kelvin, HMS, 247, 328, 391, 415, 433, 440

Kempthorne, Lt-Col J. H., 359

Kennedy, Pte, 314

Kenrick, Brig H. S., 75, 357

Kerates, 408, 416, 419

Key, Maj A. S., 269

Khull, Bdr E. M., 309

Kimber, Sgt H. W., 258-9, 312, 315, 404

Kimberley, HMS, 25, 207, 209, 328, 449

King, Admiral E. L. S., 209, 245-6, 449

King, Capt R. K., 191, 313, 315

Kingston, HMS, 24-5, 208-9, 246-7

Kipling, HMS, 247, 275

Kippenberger, Maj-Gen Sir H. K: Commands 4 Brigade, 30, 354; assumes command 10 Brigade, 59; at Galatas, 159-63, 233-5, 237, 265-8, 283-4, 287, 289, 301-4, 307, 309, 318; urges counter-attack on Prison Valley, 162-6; 19 Battalion counter-attack 168, 170-2; counter-attack for Galatas, 311-13, 316; evacuation at Sfakia, 430-1, 434-6

Mentioned: 68, 70-1, 155, 213, 355, 404

Quoted ( Infantry Brigadier): 59, 159, 161-2, 170, 234, 266, 300, 302-4, 311, 318, 431, 434-5

Kirk, Lt G. C., 421

Kirk, Capt V. D., 219, 434

Kisamos Bay, 52

Kissel, Capt L. M., 287, 299

Kiwi Concert Party, 61, 304, 434

Koch, Maj, 90, 95-6, 99, 105

Kolimbari, 67, 91, 95, 297

Komitadhes, 417, 419, 436, 441

Kondomari, 122, 125

Kos, HMS, 86 (Sunk)

Krakau, Col, 279, 322-3, 330

Kroh, Maj, 175

–L–

Lake Aghya, 11, 78, 153-5, 168, 279, 322

German landings, 88-9, 129, 139, 141, 143, 154-5

Russell Force, 57, 59, 70-1, 155

Lambie, Capt R. F., 298, 315

Langbein, Maj C., 65

Lawson, Lt A. R., 201

Laycock, Maj-Gen R. E., 293, 365-6, 374, 380, 386, 392, 397, 401, 416, 446

Layforce, 293-4, 327, 340, 365-6, 374-5, 380, 382, 385-8, 392-5, 399-401, 413-17, 430, 441, 444, 446, 452

Leckie, Col D. F., 22, 121-4, 133, 136, 185, 188, 191, 198, 223-4, 251-2, 313

Leggat, Lt-Col J., 101, 108-9, 185-6, 352, 383-4, 397, 419

2 Leicesters, 45, 49, 52, 177, 205, 242, 325, 363, 413

Lewis, Lt C. D., 311, 314

Lewis, Maj H. M., 56, 68-9, 354, 383-4

1st Libyan Campaign, 12, 15, 36, 43

Liebach, Maj, 140, 154

129 Light AA Battery, 45

156 Light AA Battery, 5, 15-16, 44-5, 57, 65, 92, 104, 110, 156, 256

52 Light AA Regiment, 5, 13, 16, 47

4 Light Field Ambulance, 74

168 Light Field Ambulance, 74

1 Light Troop, RA, 48, 60-2, 64, 149-52, 164

Lindell, Lt G. A., 331

Logan, 2 Lt F. R., 127-8

Löhr, Col-Gen A., 80, 249

Lomas, Maj A. L., 409

Longmore, Air Chief Marshal Sir A. M., 30-1, 35-6, 38

Longmore, Maj L. H. V., 120-1, 252

Love, Lt-Col E. Te. W., 127, 259, 261

Lovell, Lt-Col A. A., 148-9

Low, Brig A. R. W., 359

Luxford, Lt M. B., 99, 112

Lynch, Lt-Col R. J., 146, 165, 303, 419

Lyon, Capt W. G. J., 146, 355

–M–

McAra, Lt E. J., 112-13

McClymont, Capt R. B., 220-1

McDonagh, Capt W. G., 69, 159-60

Macdonald, Capt D. H. St C., 315

MacDonald, Capt H. J., 56, 122, 187, 223, 225-6, 251, 254

McDonald, Gnr I. H., 130

McElroy, Capt H. M., 220

McGuire, Lt-Col W. A. T., 29

McKay, Pte A. F., 307-8

Mackay, Maj-Gen Sir I., 39

McKay, Lt W. H., 220

McKerchar, Lt F. J., 378

McLauchlan, Maj D. K., 149, 170-1, 200

MacLean, Maj G., 234, 236, 286-7

McLeay, Sgt K. A., 130, 227

Macphail, Maj I. C., 160

Maleme, 9-14, 20-1, 27, 39-40, 50-1, 53, 61, 78, 83, 153, 164, 174, 202, 205-6, 296, 392

Airfield, counter-attack on, 192-9, 203, 206, 212-31, 237-8, 463

252 AMES, 20-1, 28, 50, 58, 98, 112, 126, 186, 204, 221-2,

Anti-aircraft defences, 45, 49-50, 53, 55, 57, 65, 83, 91-5, 99, 103

Command, unity of, 55, 63, 100-1

Enemy operations, 84-96, 180-5, 190-1, 210-12, 224-5, 231, 244, 249-50, 291, 296, 461-2

Fleet Air Arm –

Personnel, 55, 100, 108-9, 184, 186

805 Squadron, 20

I Tanks, 50, 63, 65, 98-9, 103, 109-12, 116, 133-8

5 NZ Infantry Brigade, 27-30, 44-5, 54-67, 91-138, 164-7, 181, 459

Royal Air Force

Bombing of, 243, 259, 272, 276, 293, 327, 329, 368

Counter-attack, support of, 196-7, 228

Personnel, 55, 100-2, 108-9, 118, 184, 186

Royal Marines, 49, 55, 65, 92, 99-100, 108-9, 118, 184, 186

Supply dump, 47

Withdrawal from, 239-41, 244, 250-6

Manson, Maj I. O., 122, 311, 313

Markham, Maj P. G., 259, 434

Marshall, Maj H. C. D., 214, 382

Marshall, Gnr H., 130

Mason, Capt W. W., 131, 197-8

Mather, Lt-Col C. H., 13

Matheson, WO II J., 105-6

Matthies, Lt, 140

Maxwell, Capt P. V. H., 218-19, 259

Mediterranean Fleet, 3, 5-6, 9, 12, 31, 42-3, 46, 79-80, 86, 183, 194, 196, 207-8, 211, 272, 295, 327, 364, 441, 456, 462

Air cover for, 272, 275-7, 329, 391, 426-7, 440, 449

Dispositions, 52, 207-8, 246, 328

Evacuation, 389-91, 413, 426

Heraklion, 413, 424-6

Sfakia, 415, 426-7, 431, 433, 439-40, 448-9, 451-3

German seaborne reinforcements, interception of, 208-9, 213-14, 228, 245-6, 296

Greece, evacuation of, 22-6

Losses, 86, 245-7, 275, 295, 368

Scarpanto, attack on, 328, 367

Withdrawal from Cretan waters, 248, 274-6

7 Medium Regiment RA, 43-4, 49, 177-9

Mehaffey, L-Cpl J. T., 103

Meindl, Gen E., 89-91, 95-6, 101, 138, 183-4

Merabello Gulf, 4

Mesara Plain, 10, 207

Michel, Lt, 285

Middle East –

Commanders-in-Chief, 4, 5, 7, 27, 35, 38, 42, 272, 294-5, 329, 340, 364

General Headquarters, 4, 17-18, 22, 273

Joint Planning Staff, 5-6, 15, 23

50 Middle East Commando, 12, 16-17

51 Middle East Commando, 12, 17

Miller, Capt C. C. E., 63

Miller, Capt R. T., 164

Miller, Maj W. V., 377

Mobile Naval Base Defence Organisation. See Royal Marines

Modhion

5 Field Ambulance, 75, 250-1

4 Field Hygiene Section, 75, 251

Field Punishment Centre, 63, 67, 128-9, 227

NZ Engineer Detachment, 56, 65-7, 96, 127-9, 131, 134, 188-9, 212, 216-17, 226, 251

Monodhendri, Mt, 191, 201, 249

Moody, Capt R. F., 116, 252, 356

Morse, Vice-Admiral Sir A., 52, 340, 390, 426, 431, 433

231 Motor Transport Company, 47

Mournies, 47, 74, 141, 145-6, 204, 236-7, 269, 282, 289, 324, 326, 337-8, 343, 357

Muerbe, Maj, 90-1, 95, 173, 289

Mules, Capt C. M., 252

Murray Hill, 286-7, 299

–N–

Nagele, Lt, 190-1

Naiad, HMS, 208-9, 246-7

Napier, HMS, 328, 391, 415, 440, 449

Nelson, Capt St. E. D., 377

Neon Khorion, 369, 380, 392

Nerokourou, 356-7, 409

Neuhof, Lt, 141, 159

Neuhoff, CSM K., 142-3, 202, 338-9

2 NZ Division –

Casualties, 288, 293, 316, 486, 489

Command of, 29-30, 44, 53, 342, 373

Communications, 73-4, 203, 288

Dispositions, 27-30, 44-5, 53-72, 262, 304, 319-20

Employment, 12, 15-16, 25-7, 40, 43, 78-9

Equipment, 22, 28-9, 41, 75-6, 288

Greece –

Campaign in, 8, 40

Evacuation from, 8, 22-6, 42

Greek Forces under command, 56-8

Headquarters, 53, 72, 78, 436

Intelligence of enemy intentions, 77-8

Morale, 41, 316, 326

4 NZ Infantry Brigade, 48, 50, 53, 56, 59, 69, 73, 194, 206, 238-41, 280-1, 331, 341, 348, 417

Askifou Plain, 384-5, 397, 408, 410, 413, 416, 419

Counter-attack role, 54-5, 60-1

Evacuation, 431-6

Force Reserve, 45, 55-8, 60-2, 163, 165

Galatas, 54-5, 60-2, 146-53, 163-73, 180, 202-3, 233, 236, 262, 265-9, 282-8, 297-309, 321, 326

Counter-attack for, 309-16

Withdrawal from, 316-20, 326-7

Greece, evacuation from, 25, 29

2 NZ Division, reverts to command of, 163-5, 180

10 NZ Infantry Brigade, commands, 267

Suda Area, 353-5, 383-5

Transit Camp, 25, 30

White Mountains crossing, 403-4

5 NZ Infantry Brigade, 25, 69, 73-8, 203, 265, 281, 288, 297, 304, 324, 327, 356, 365, 367, 384-5, 389, 416

Askifou Plain, 407-8, 413

Casualties, 319, 489

Divisional Reserve, 261-2, 280

Equipment, 75-6

Evacuation, 414, 431-3, 443, 446-8, 451-3

Greece, evacuation from, 22

Hospital Ridge, 317-20, 330-9

Withdrawal from, 340-53, 357, 359-60, 369

Intelligence of enemy preparations, 77-8, 131-2

Komitadhes, 417, 419

Maleme, 27-30, 44-5, 54-67, 71-138, 164-7, 181-91, 459

Airfield, counter-attack on, 192-9, 203, 206, 212-31, 237-8, 463

Withdrawal from, 239-41, 244, 250-6

Platanias Line, 240-1, 256-62

Withdrawal from, 261-5, 267, 279, 288

Sfakia, 443-4

Stilos, 380, 385-6, 395-8

Withdrawal from, 397-401, 404-5, 410

42nd Street, 360-1, 374-80, 388

Withdrawal from, 380-3

Suda Area, 262-4, 280-2

Unit strengths, 263, 280

Vrises, 400, 405

White Mountains crossing, 405-7

6 NZ Infantry Brigade, 25-6

10 NZ Infantry Brigade, 61, 79, 165, 316

Command of, 59

Formation, 59, 68

Galatas, 59, 68-71, 142, 144, 149, 153-63, 166-70, 172, 194, 199-202, 206, 230-8, 240-1, 261-8

4 Infantry Brigade, under command of, 267

Morale, 202

Relief of, 37, 43, 78-9

Reserve, 57-8, 68, 70, 165, 173, 261, 269, 280

Specialist arms, evacuation of, 47-8, 68, 72-3, 79

Stores, 75-6

Strength at 4 May, 79

Units –

18 Battalion, 25, 166, 168, 180, 194, 238-9, 262, 319-20, 331, 341, 353, 433

Askifou Plain, 408, 410, 416, 419-21

7 British General Hospital, relief of, 147-9

Enemy landing, 146-8, 163

Evacuation, 432, 436

Force Reserve, 55, 164

Galaria, attack on, 203, 233, 236-7

Galatas, 60, 164-5, 202, 267-9, 281-8, 298-309, 326

Counter-attack for, 312-15

Greece, King George II of, escort, 61-2, 145, 154, 203, 207, 469-74

Sfakia, beach cordon at, 431, 434-6

Stalos, attack on, 265-6

Suda Area, 354-5, 383-5

Vrises, 404

19 Battalion, 25, 61-2, 166, 180, 194, 316, 319, 405, 419-21, 434

Evacuation, 432, 435

Force Reserve, 55, 164

Galatas, 60, 156, 160-1, 164, 199-201, 203, 267, 269, 282, 285, 298, 303-8

Enemy landing, 149-53, 162-3

Hospital Ridge, 320, 331-6

Withdrawal from, 350-2

Prison Valley, counter-attack on, 156, 168-73

Stilos, 396

42nd Street, 375, 378

Turkish Fort, attack on, 233, 236-7

20 Battalion, 25, 59-61, 68, 70, 162-8, 240-1, 251-2, 308, 319-20, 341, 419, 444

A Company with 21 Battalion Group 320, 330-1, 334, 378, 397

Askifou Plain, 408, 410, 419-21

2/7 Australian Battalion, relief by, 194-8, 206, 212-14

Divisional Reserve, 57, 146, 165

Evacuation, 432, 434-5, 443, 447

Galatas, 202, 263, 280-2, 285, 288, 298, 301-4, 326

Counter-attack for, 312-15

Maleme airfield, counter-attack on, 192-8, 203, 214-27, 230-1

Platanias Line, 254, 257, 260-2

Withdrawal from, 263

Sfakiano Ravine, 430-1, 433

Suda Area, 353, 383, 385

21 Battalion, 22, 73, 166, 239, 263, 350-1, 405, 459

Casualties, 319

Evacuation, 431-3

Maleme, 28, 62-7, 115, 120-1, 184-6, 192-3, 198, 220-4, 231

Counter-attack role, 55-6, 66, 116, 121-2, 125

Enemy landing, 96, 107, 124-7, 132, 135, 137

Withdrawal from, 252-4

Observer detachment, Kastelli, 62-3, 125

Platanias Line, 254, 256

Suda Area, 280, 304

Tavronitis, platoon on, 64, 98-101, 113, 126

21 Battalion Group

Evacuation, 431-3, 447

Hospital Ridge, 330-5

Withdrawal from, 350-2

Sfakiano Ravine, 443-4

Stilos, 395-7

Withdrawal from, 399-400

42nd Street, 375, 378

Withdrawal from, 381

White Mountains crossing, 406

22 Battalion, 22, 73, 241, 263, 383-4, 397, 405, 419, 459

Ay Marina, 253, 256, 262

Casualties, 319

Evacuation, 447

Hospital Ridge, 331, 334

Withdrawal from, 350, 352

Maleme, 28-9, 55-6, 62-7, 110-27, 131-8, 165, 181, 183-8, 191-3, 219-24, 463

Enemy landing, 91-110

Withdrawal from, 350, 352

Sfakia, 444, 447

Stilos, 396, 399

42nd Street, 375, 378

Withdrawal from, 381

Suda Area, 280

23 Battalion, 22, 73, 77, 166, 239, 288, 297-8, 433

Amigdhalokorfi, 405, 407

Withdrawal from, 416-19

Casualties, 319

Evacuation, 447

Galatas, 304, 309, 326

Counter-attack for, 311-16, 319

Hospital Ridge, 331, 334-6

Withdrawal from, 352-3

Maleme, 28, 62-5, 108, 115-17, 121, 129, 184-8, 191, 193, 198-9, 216-25, 230-1

22 Battalion, support of, 109-16, 124, 133-7

Counter-attack role, 55-6, 64, 66-7, 109, 116, 121-6, 133-8

Enemy landing, 91, 96, 109, 122-5, 128, 131-8

Withdrawal from, 252-4

Platanias Line, 253, 256, 261-2

Withdrawal from, 263

Sfakia, 444

Stilos, 396, 399

42nd Street, 378-9

Withdrawal from, 381-2

Suda Area, 280

27 (MG) Battalion, 30, 57, 59, 254, 421

Ay Marina, 251, 256

Galatas, 56, 267, 281-2, 299, 302

Greece, evacuation from, 23-5

Maleme, 56, 65-6, 99-100, 122, 187, 225-6

Suda Island, 411

28 (Maori) Battalion, 22-3, 73, 166, 239, 298, 318, 326, 418

Beritiana, 381-2, 386, 393-9

Casualties, 319

Evacuation, 432, 435, 447

Hospital Ridge, 331-7

Withdrawal from, 352

Imvrotiko Ravine, 444

Maleme –

Airfield, counter-attack on, 192-8, 212-31

22 Battalion, support of, 111-17, 124, 128, 133-6

Withdrawal from, 252-8

Platanias, 28, 56, 65-7, 189-90, 198, 212, 240-1, 252, 256-61

Enemy landing, 127-8

Withdrawal from, 263

Sfakia, beach cordon at, 447

Stilos, 396, 398

42nd Street, 374-8

Withdrawal from, 381-2

Suda Area, 263, 288, 304

White Mountains crossing, 405, 407

Composite Battalion, 49, 316, 320, 353, 383-4

Askifou Plain, 404

Formation, 69, 404

Galatas, 69-70, 155, 168, 199-202, 232-6, 261-2, 265-8, 282-7, 298-308

Enemy landing, 157-61

Komitadhes, 422, 437

Morale, 202, 267, 404

Suda Area, 354-5

White Mountains crossing, 403-4

Field Punishment Centre

Ay Marina, 255-6

Dissolution, 280-1

Modhion, 63, 67, 128-9, 227

NZ Army Nursing Service, 28, 30, 74-5

NZ Army Service Corps, 29-30, 47-8, 54, 76, 79

Divisional Ammunition Company, 68, 79

Divisional Petrol Company, 56, 384, 408

Composite Battalion, unit of, 69

Galatas, 69-70, 157-62, 171-2, 199-200, 234-6, 267, 284-7, 299, 302, 305-7, 312, 316

Russell Force, part of, 57, 235

Divisional Supply Column

1 Echelon, 79, 144-5

2 Echelon, 57, 79, 384, 408

Composite Battalion, 69

Galatas, 69, 157, 233, 267-8, 285, 287, 299-300, 303

4 Reserve Mechanical Transport Company, 384, 408

Composite Battalion, 69

Galatas, 68-70, 157, 162-3, 171, 232-3, 266, 298, 302, 306-7, 311-12

Greece, evacuation from, 24-5

Oakes Force, 68

NZ Artillery, 24, 29-30, 47-8, 54, 72, 77, 79, 250, 422, 436-7, 448

7 Anti-Tank Regiment, 23-4, 29, 68, 79,

27 Battery, 73, 264, 281, 384

Ay Marina, 256, 260

Galatas, 304, 308

Maleme, 64-7, 108-9, 127, 129-32, 187-9, 227, 260

Mournies River, 338, 355

Platanias Line, 256

Stilos, 356

28 Battery, 384-5, 408-9

Galatas, 68, 149-52, 200-1, 233, 268, 281-2, 309

Mournies River, 338, 355

Stilos, 356

4 Field Regiment, 384

Ay Marina, 29

Composite Battalion, 69

Galatas, 69, 157, 234-6, 267, 284-7, 301-2, 306-8

Greece, evacuation from, 23-4

Oakes Force, 68-9

Unarmed personnel, evacuation of, 79

5 Field Regiment, 59, 65, 320, 384

Ay Marina, 29

Composite Battalion, 69

Galatas, 69, 157, 162, 200, 298, 302, 304, 307

Greece, evacuation from, 22-4

Oakes Force, 68-9

6 Field Regiment, 23-4, 29

1 Survey Troop, 29, 68, 79

NZ Divisional Cavalry, 30, 166

Galatas, 155, 161-2, 199-201, 234-5, 262, 267, 269, 282, 285, 287, 299, 302, 305-8, 316, 435

Greece, evacuation from, 23-5

Hospital Ridge, 320, 330-6

Withdrawal from, 352

Lake Aghya, 70-1, 155

Russell Force, 57, 235

Stilos, 397

42nd Street, 378

NZ Divisional Signals, 30, 47, 73-4, 79, 281, 436

J Section, 79, 304

NZ Engineers, 30, 46-8, 57, 72-3

19 Army Troops Company, 30, 49, 199, 263, 301, 419-21

Ay Marina, 253, 255-6, 261-2

Withdrawal from, 264

Casualties, 319

Modhion, 56, 65-7, 131, 188-9, 212, 216-17, 226

Enemy landing, 127-8

Withdrawal from, 240, 251

Perivolia, 280

42nd Street, in reserve at, 375, 384

Suda Area, 280

6 Field Company, 25, 72

7 Field Company, 30, 49, 199, 263, 301

Ay Marina, 253, 255-6, 261-2

Withdrawal from, 264

Casualties, 319

Greece, evacuation from, 23-5

Hospital Ridge, 320, 330-4

Modhion, 56, 65-7, 188-9, 212, 216-17, 226

Enemy landing, 96, 127-9, 131-2, 134

Withdrawal from, 240, 251

42nd Street, 375, 378, 384

Suda Area, 320, 330-4

5 Field Park Company, 23, 30, 49, 72-3, 384, 408

4 NZ Infantry Brigade Band, 61, 304, 434

5 NZ Infantry Brigade Band, 63, 193

NZ Medical Services, 24, 28, 30, 74-5, 409-10

4 Field Ambulance, 25, 30

5 Field Ambulance, 22, 74, 116, 240, 448

Ay Marina, 29, 75

Withdrawal from, 263-4

Imvros, 409

Kalivia, 357, 409

Modhion, 75

Withdrawal from, 250-1, 258, 356

Nerokourou, 356-7

6 Field Ambulance, 22, 28, 74, 356, 448

7 British General Hospital

Capture of, 148-9, 475

Convalescent depot for, 75

Imvros, 409

Kalivia, 357, 409

Nerokourou, 357, 409

Transit camp, 29, 75

4 Field Hygiene Section, 74-5, 251

Postal Unit, 203

Provost Company, 23, 203

New Zealand Government, 33-4, 40, 42

Nieuw Zeeland, 79

Nizam, HMAS, 208, 247, 293, 295, 365, 390, 415, 440, 449

Nolan, Capt S. T., 233, 266, 286-7, 307

Norris, Capt P. T., 396

Northumberland Hussars, 44, 49, 140, 144, 195, 204, 289, 324, 339, 342, 346, 358-60, 371-2

Nubian, HMS, 24, 208-9, 328, 367

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Oakes, Lt-Col T. H. E., 54, 69

Oakes Force, 45, 79

Battalion of, 55-6, 68

Composite Battalion, reorganisation to, 69

Formation, 29, 54, 68

Galatas, 54-7, 59, 68

10 NZ Infantry Brigade, under command of, 59, 68

O’Callaghan, Lt M. G., 301-2, 304

Orbell, Maj R. M. S., 123

Orion, HMS, 52, 207, 209, 246-7, 413, 425

–P–

Page, Capt W. S., 144

Pagels, Lt, 142

Palaiokhora (Selino Kastelli), 10, 91, 210, 249, 273-4, 279, 291, 297

Palairet, Sir M., 35

Palestinians, 383

Palmer, Maj G. B., 410

Peart, Lt-Col J. N., 76, 320, 342, 347-8, 351, 354, 385

Peck, Maj G. W., 196-7, 309-11, 329

Pediada Kastelli, 9, 20, 50

Pender, WO II J. S., 120

Pene, Capt R., 394-5

Perivolia, 25, 28-30, 75, 141-2, 145, 172-5, 203-5, 241-2, 269-70, 280, 292, 324, 337, 363, 387, 411, 427, 439

Perth, HMAS, 22, 208-9, 427, 439-40

Phillips, Cpl D., 147

Philp, Lt-Col W. D., 22, 56, 65, 68, 130, 185, 187, 227, 256, 281

Phoebe, HMS, 427, 439, 448-9

Pigi (Piyi), 174, 205, 439

Pink Hill, 68-70, 143-4, 157-61, 172-2, 199, 234-6, 267, 284, 287, 299, 302, 305-8

Pirgos (near Perivolia), 269, 337, 362, 369

Pirgos (near Maleme), 98-9, 103-7, 116-19, 131, 183-4, 187-8, 190, 197, 212, 216-20, 223-8, 231, 260-1

Pitman, S-Sgt T., 395

Plaka Bay, 390, 425, 445

Platanias, 66, 193, 278-9, 285, 296

28 Battalion, 56, 66-7, 127-8, 189-90, 198, 212, 240-1, 252, 256-61

5 NZ Infantry Brigade, 28, 131, 240-1, 256-62

Withdrawal from, 261-5, 267, 279, 288

–P–

Playle, Capt A. S., 146, 404

Pleasants, Brig C. L., 62, 149, 151, 170-1, 336

Plessen, Lt, 94-5, 103

Plimmer, Lt-Col J. L. R., 148

Point 107, 65, 90-1, 95-9, 108-9, 113-15, 118-19, 184-6, 198, 221-4

Pope, Dvr A. Q., 234-5, 306, 312

Portal, Marshal of RAF, Viscount, 19, 31, 35-6, 51, 276, 329

Porto Loutro, 365, 389, 393, 415, 441

Pound, Admiral Sir D., 272, 328-9

Pridham-Wippell, Admiral Sir H. D., 391

Prisoners of War, 455

Australian, 486

British, 486

Italian, 46, 59, 139, 397-8

New Zealand, 486

Prison Valley, 231, 268

Counter-attack on, 162-73, 203

German landings, 89, 140-1, 153, 166-8, 180

Pritchard, WO II E. T., 303, 384

Protector, HMS, 275

Provan, Sigmn A. W., 355

Pryor, Col C. G., 73

Pumphrey, Maj J. M., 359

Purcell, Lt-Col H. A., 430

Puttick, Lt-Gen Sir E: Commands NZ Division, 29-30, 44, 53; appreciation of defence of Crete, 53-4; dispositions of NZ Division, 54-60, 262, 319-20; fears sea invasion, 166, 194, 196, 203; opposes 4 Brigade counter-attack on Prison Valley, 166-7; orders 19 Battalion to counter-attack Prison Valley, 167-9; counter-attack on Maleme airfield, 193-6, 203, 215; insists on Aust. relief of 20 Battalion, 194, 212-13, 215; favours new counter attack at Maleme, 238; recommends withdrawal from Maleme, 239-40; withdraws 5 Brigade to Divisional Reserve, 261-2; withdraws 4 Brigade from Galatas, 316-19, 326-7; withdrawal to 42nd Street, 340-53, 358-61, 365, 369, 373; orders 4 Brigade to guard Askifou Plain, 384-5, 409

Mentioned: 45, 62-3, 77-8, 155, 162-5, 180, 192, 206, 228, 237, 241, 265, 267, 280, 288, 321, 327, 339, 373-5, 410-11, 415, 417, 423

–Q–

Queen Elizabeth, HMS, 52, 208, 328, 391

Queen’s Royal Regiment, 243-4, 248, 274, 293, 327, 367

–R–

Ramcke, Gen B., 184, 191, 204, 249-50, 279

1 Rangers, 44, 195, 237, 273, 289, 292, 324, 339-44, 346, 358-60, 371-2

RAP Ridge. See B Company Ridge

Rawle, Maj R. E., 287, 299, 302

Red Hill, 68-9, 157, 284, 286-7, 299-300, 302

Reedy, 2 Lt Te O., 127

106 Regiment, RHA, 49, 195, 206, 256, 282, 289, 308, 365

Rench, WO I D. W., 306

Rennie, Pte M. C., 226

Retimo, 9-12, 14-15, 20, 27, 33, 50, 52, 61, 78, 84, 114, 164-5, 207, 243-4, 274, 293, 295, 340, 364, 366-7, 388-9, 425, 459

Australian Forces, 43-5, 174-7, 204-5, 241-2, 270, 292, 324-5, 363, 387, 411, 424, 438-9

Enemy operations, 84-5, 89, 138, 174-5, 180-1, 184, 211, 249, 270, 296-7, 330, 362, 392-5, 416, 424, 427, 439, 462

Evacuation, 387, 389-90, 411-12, 424-5, 439

Greek Forces, 28, 43-4, 174, 177, 204, 241-2, 292, 390, 411, 424

RAF support, 207, 273, 387, 424

7 Royal Tank Regiment, 45, 50, 174-5

Supply dump, 47

Surrender of garrison, 438

Rhodes, Capt G. A. T., 260-1

Rice, Capt M. C., 216, 218-19

Richtofen, Field Marshal W. F. von, 81

Ringel, Gen J., 137, 212, 225, 249-50, 278-9, 282, 286, 296-7, 322-3, 330, 337, 362, 369, 392, 416, 427, 440

Roach, Maj W. J. G., 63, 128-9, 444

Robinson, 2 Lt D. L., 300

Rodi, 72-3, 79

Rolleston, 2 Lt J. W., 434

Rorqual, HMS, 28, 335

Ross, Maj A., 28, 335

Rowe, Capt H. A., 160-1, 199, 235, 306-7

Rowe, Gnr J. R., 372

Royal, Maj R., 112, 115-16, 124, 127-8, 136, 212, 216-17, 336, 382, 386, 393-5, 399

Royal Air Force

220 Air Ministry Experimental Station, 20-1, 50

252 Air Ministry Experimental Station, 20-1, 28, 50

Creforce, operations in support of, 38, 272-3, 328, 364

Heraklion, 207, 271-3, 276, 292-3

Maleme, 196-7, 228, 243, 259, 272, 276, 293, 327, 368, 391

Retimo, 207, 273, 292, 387, 424

Communications, 21

Evacuation of personnel, 414-15

Fighter defence, 4-5, 9-10, 15, 19-21, 27, 30-43, 46, 50-1, 86, 167, 458, 460

33 Fighter Squadron, 21

80 Fighter Squadron, 21

112 Fighter Squadron, 21

230 General Reconnaissance Squadron, 21

Maintenance, 21

Maleme, personnel at, 55, 100-2, 108-9, 118, 184, 186

Mediterranean Fleet, cover for, 272, 275-7, 329, 391, 426-7, 440, 449

Scarpanto, raid on, 328

30 Squadron, 21

203 Squadron, 21

Withdrawal from Crete, 51, 86, 460

Royal Army Service Corps, 29

Royal Engineers. See 42 Field Coy, RE

Royal Marines, 49, 55, 65, 92, 99-100, 108-9, 118, 144, 184, 186, 195, 237, 272, 289, 326, 337, 365, 409-10, 413-14, 417-18, 421-2, 432, 441, 446-7, 451-2

Mobile Naval Base Defence Organisation, 6-7, 14-17, 31-3, 37, 39, 41, 44-9, 65, 373-4

Royal Navy. See Mediterranean Fleet

‘Royal Perivolians,’ 145-6, 195, 289, 371

7 Royal Tank Regiment, 45, 50, 63, 65, 98-9, 103, 109-12, 116, 133-8, 174-5, 242, 386-401

Ruin Hill, 68-9, 157, 171, 233, 262, 268, 279, 284-6, 299, 302

Ruin Ridge, 68, 159, 267-8, 285-7, 299, 301-4

Rumsey, Capt A. C., 409

Russell, Lt-Col J. T., 57, 70, 155, 161, 200, 235-6, 302, 305-9, 435

Russell Force

Formation, 57, 235

Galatas, 235-6, 267-8, 285, 299, 302, 305-11, 316

Lake Aghya, 57, 59, 70-1, 155

Ryan, Maj W. H., 62, 145, 469-74

–S–

Sadler, Capt F. A., 220

Salvia, HMS, 86

Salween, 24-5

Sanders, Lt-Col G. P., 169, 318, 320, 354, 432

Sandover, Maj R. L., 439

Sargeson, Lt A. M., 117-18

Saville, Maj, 339

Scales, Capt R. B., 305-8

Scarpanto, 276, 328, 367

Schaette, Maj, 249

Scherber, Maj, 90, 124

Schroder, Pte S. W. J., 116

Schultz, Maj, 205

Scott, Sgt H. F., 300

Scott, Capt A. T. McL., 127

Seaborne Invasion, 14-15, 27, 31, 35-6, 39-40, 52-3, 180-1, 228, 269, 272, 275-6, 296, 328, 366, 389, 459, 461-2

British, concern with, 135, 138, 166, 193-6, 202-3, 206, 212-15, 245, 324

German preparations, 81-2, 85-7, 182-3

Intelligence of, 78, 207

Landings at –

Akrotiri Peninsula, 244

Almiros Bay, 389

Kastelli, 292, 427

Sitia (Italian forces), 393

1 Motor Sailing Flotilla, interception of, 208-9, 228, 245

Searchlight Hill. See Cemetery Hill

Seccombe, Capt G. T., 236

Seibt, Maj-Gen, 83

Sfakia (Sphakia Sparkion), 9, 244, 273-4, 365, 367, 389, 39

Evacuation from, 390, 413-17, 423, 426-7, 431-53

Rearguard, 414, 417, 421-2, 432, 437, 441-2

Sfakiano Ravine, 430, 441, 444

Signal Hill, 266, 268

Sinclair, Capt R. B., 94, 103-4

Sinclair, Capt R. S., 146, 300, 372

Sin Ammoudhari, 405, 418-19

Sin Kares, 408, 417

Sitia, 4, 11, 52, 393

Skedgewell, Sgt, 217

Skines, 59, 139, 324

Slamat, 24

Smith, Capt H. H. W., 126

Smith, Capt H. M., 156, 201, 235, 305, 307

Smith, Capt N., 287

Smith, WO II L. V., 153-4

Snadden, Maj J. P., 64, 131, 227, 264, 281, 380-2, 384, 400, 405, 407, 418

Southworth, Lt W. G., 221

Sprosen, Lt-Col J. F. R., 56, 68-9, 302

Staliana Khania, 262

Stalos, 231, 260, 265-6, 278-9

Stentzler, Maj, 90, 96, 101, 106-7, 125-6, 184, 279

Stewart, Maj-Gen K. L., 27, 41, 163, 166, 195, 239-40, 317, 319, 326, 340-1, 349, 414, 416, 438

Stewart, Cpl N. M., 234

Stewart, Capt R. S., 252-3

Stilos (Stylos), 206, 348-9, 356, 365, 369, 384, 388, 392, 416

5 NZ Infantry Brigade, 380, 385-6, 395-8

Withdrawal from, 397-401, 404-5, 410

Stone, Pte L. R., 125

42nd Street, 344, 347-8, 351-2, 371-2, 425

19 Australian Brigade, 360-1, 374-80, 388

5 NZ Infantry Brigade, 360-1, 374-80, 388

Withdrawal from, 380-3

Strutt, Brig H. W., 196-7, 206, 240, 256, 260, 264, 281, 409-10

Stuart, HMS, 247, 367, 427, 440

Student, Col-Gen K., 80-4, 137, 182-3, 210, 212, 297, 330, 362, 393, 464

Suda, 138-9, 172, 195, 244, 342, 367, 371-3, 379-80, 386, 388, 392

Suda Area, 27-8, 41, 43-5, 47, 49, 138-41, 144-6, 195, 203-4, 206, 237, 270, 274, 289, 323-4, 327, 340, 365

4 NZ Infantry Brigade, 353-5, 383-5

5 NZ Infantry Brigade, 262-4, 280-2

Suda Bay, 4, 6, 9-14, 18, 27-8, 30-3, 37, 39, 61, 83, 85, 166, 174, 182-3, 211, 249, 273-4, 294-6, 340, 342, 347, 362, 364-5, 379, 456

Air attacks on, 46, 52, 63, 73, 76, 86, 270

Anti-aircraft defences, 6-7, 20, 46, 270, 273

Anzac stevedores, 46-7, 73

Coast defences, 6-7, 260, 263

Command of defences, 13, 43-4

Communications, 47

Fighter defence for, 20

230 General Reconnaissance Squadron, 21

Naval base, establishment of, 3-5, 14, 17

Shipping losses 46, 86

Suda Brigade, 289, 324, 344-6, 353, 357-8, 371

Suda Force, 43-5, 58-9, 140, 144-6, 195, 203-4, 206, 237, 260, 263, 270, 289, 324, 415

Suda Island, 14, 411

Süssmann, Lt-Gen W., 82, 139-41, 172

Suez Canal, 17, 80, 85, 464

Sullivan, Sgt J., 218, 203

Summers, Cpl, 429

Syria, 33, 36

–T–

Tavronitis River

German landings, 89-101

5 NZ Infantry Brigade, 57, 62-7, 95, 98-102, 108-13, 121, 125-6, 131-2, 135, 137-8, 197, 221

Tedder, Marshal of RAF, Lord, 38, 276-7, 329, 364, 368, 391, 426, 453

Teichmann, CSM F., 184, 187-8

Templeton, Sgt J., 312, 315

1 Tented Hospital, RN, 47, 49, 74, 356-7

Terror, HMS, 7

Thomas, Lt-Col W. B., 123, 191, 252, 263, 312-15

Thomason, Maj H. H., 122, 252, 316, 334-5, 417-18

Thurland Castle, 26

Tidbury, Brig O. H., 12-13, 17-18

Transit camp, 23, 25, 30, 144-5

Trousdale, Lt-Col A. C., 220, 378

Tuhiwai, 2 Lt J., 190

Turkish Fort, 155-6, 233, 236-7, 262, 269, 282

Turle, Rear-Admiral C. E., 40

Twhigg, Brig J. M., 409

Twigg, Sgt F. N., 107, 109, 112

Tyler, Bdr S. C., 130

Tymbaki, 9, 244, 273-4, 389

–U–

United Kingdom

Chiefs of Staff, 3-7, 12, 16-17, 19, 31-7, 51, 272, 294, 328-9, 460

Chiefs of Staff Committee, 4, 272

Defence Committee, 4, 30, 37-8, 272, 427

Interservices Committee, 7, 19, 457

Joint Planning Staff, 4, 6-7, 19, 21, 34

Vice-Chiefs of Staff, 6, 14

War Cabinet, 4

Joint Intelligence Sub-committee, 31, 33

Upham, Capt C. H., 216, 219, 430-1

Utz, Lt-Gen W., 184, 191, 250, 278-9, 286, 322, 369, 430, 440-1, 453

–V–

Valiant, HMS, 52, 246-7

Vasey, Brig G. A: Commands Retimo sector, 43-4; withdrawal to 42nd Street, 341-53, 357, 360; at 42nd Street, 374-5; withdrawal from 42nd Street, 380; rearguard at Sfakia, 421, 429-32, 441-2, 444

Mentioned: 195, 213, 236-7, 269, 320, 361, 365, 397-8, 410, 416, 437-8, 446-7, 451-2

Veale, Maj L. H., 69, 232, 265, 404

Veitch, Capt J., 232

Vendetta, HMS, 247, 328

Vincent, Sgt W. H., 434

Vlakheronitissa, 66, 98, 101, 125-6, 221

Voss, Sgt A., 303

Voyager, HMS, 247, 328

Vrises, 385-6, 399-400, 404-5

–W–

Wadey, Capt M. G., 98, 105-6, 121, 186

Walker, Lt-Col T. G., 214, 337, 375, 377, 442, 454

Walsh, Pte J. E., 253

Wan, Pte F. M., 106

Warspite, HMS, 52, 246-7

Washbourn, Capt G. W., 216, 304, 378, 430

Watson, Lt-Col C. N., 112-16, 122-4, 136-7

Wavell, Field Marshal Lord: Anti-aircraft defences, 7, 15-16, 37-8; recommends holding Crete, 7; visits Crete, 12-13, 33, 40; reinforcement of Creforce, 12, 15-16, 36, 38, 48, 243, 277, 295, 327-8, 364, 389; command of Creforce, 14, 16, 33; estimates scale of air attack, 33; appreciation of defence of Crete, 2 May, 34; air support, 34-9, 43, 243, 272, 328, 460; equipment, 36-8, 43, 48-9; hopes to relieve Anzac Forces, 37; safety of King of Greece, 37; confers with Wilson and Freyberg, 40, 43; commends NZ Division on fighting in Greece, 40; relief of NZ Division, 43; appreciation of situation, 24 May, 294-5, 329; congratulates Freyberg on defence, 328; recommends withdrawal to Retimo, 364; evacuation, 388-9, 437-8, 445, 449

Mentioned: 4, 30-2, 37, 42, 78, 181, 205, 271, 293-4, 329, 367, 455, 448, 453, 457-8

Webster, Capt C. E., 149

1 Welch Regiment, 17, 23, 28-9, 43-5, 49, 61, 67, 69, 157, 163-5, 180, 195-6, 204, 206, 237-8, 289, 324, 339-44, 353, 358-61, 364, 371-2, 384

Weston, Lt C., 170-1

Weston, Maj-Gen C. E.: Appointed GOC Creforce, 14, 16, 27; appreciation of defence of Crete, 14-15; dispositions of Creforce, 27-9; commands Suda Area, 41-4; appointed commander forward troops, 342-3, 373; withdrawal to 42nd Street, 344-9, 365, 373; Force Reserve, 358-61, 371-3; withdrawal to Sfakia, 374-5, 380, 384-6, 388, 397-8, 404, 410-11, 423; evacuation at Sfakia, 413-18, 442

Mentioned: 23, 31-2, 39-40, 55, 58, 145, 206, 269-70, 317, 324, 339, 366-7, 371, 426, 430, 438, 452-4

Wheat Hill, 68-9, 157, 161, 234, 284-7, 299, 302, 307

Whitcombe, Gnr A. H., 454

White, Maj J. C., 415

White Mountains, 8, 402-7

Widnes, HMS, 86

Wildey, Maj P. B., 160

Williams, Capt L. G., 64, 109

Wills, Brig J., 272, 344-6, 358-61, 374, 386

Wilson, Maj C., 153-4

Wilson, Field Marshal Lord, 39-40, 458

Wittmann, Lt-Col, 278, 393

Wolstenholme, Maj H. V., 144

Wood, Capt A. C., 225

Woods, Sgt J., 105, 188

Wooller, Maj H. G., 145, 269, 282, 321, 326-7, 337

Wryneck, HMS, 24 (Sunk)

–X–

Xamoudhokhori, 98, 112, 116-17, 125, 221-2, 225

–Y–

Yeoman, Capt A. A., 221

York, HMS, 86 (Sunk)

2 York and Lancaster Regiment, 4-5, 16, 28-9, 177, 180, 205, 242, 325

Yorke, Capt H. L., 291

Young, Lt-Col G. A. D., 365, 380, 386-7, 394, 400-1, 447

Young, WO I L., 443