“On 1st March authority was given for the assumption of the title "The New Zealand Division" instead of "The New Zealand and Australian Division," and the new formations and units were taken on strength. The labour travails were over and the new Division born.” The commanding officer was Major General Andrew Hamilton Russell.
“A farewell inspection of the Division was held by General Murray on 3rd April” and a “day or two later the Division entrained for Alexandria and Port Said, where embarkation of advanced parties commenced on 5th April.” [Excerpts From: Col. H. Stewart. “The New Zealand Division 1916 - 1919: A Popular History Based on Official Records.”]
Dates:
Wednesday, March 1, 1916
Media Image:
Caption:
General Russell on horse-back and Lieutenant-Colonel Palmer standing beside a white horse during the Divisional Horse Show. Date not stated but taken while the New Zealand Division was in Europe.
Source:
Source: Auckland War Memorial Museum. Ref: PH-ALB-418
Casualty Flag:
No
Conflict:
Group:
Egypt and Palestine
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