The first of the New Zealand troops arrived at Mudros on the Lutzow on Thursday, 15 April. On board was Godley’s Headquarters, the Auckland Battalion, and half the Canterbury Battalion. The rendezvous of the Division was complete by 20 April with the arrival of the Goslar.
Originally the plan had been to make the landings at the Dardanelles on 23 April 1915 but bad weather and poor inter-ship communications delayed preparations.
Dates:
Thursday, April 15, 1915 to Tuesday, April 20, 1915
Media Image:
Caption:
New Zealand troops on board the Lutzow on their way to Gallipoli. Date unknown but could well be on departure from Alexandria or Mudros. On board was Godley’s Headquarters, the Auckland Battalion, and half the Canterbury Battalion.
Source:
Imperial War Museum. Catalogue Number: Q 13798
Casualty Flag:
No
Conflict:
Group:
Gallipoli
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