GENERAL INDEX

A

Abai, Dejazmatch, 310, 312

Abalti, captured 317, mention 253, 273, 274, 280, 294, 315, 317-19 Abu Suier, 9

Abyssinia, Wavell's conclusions 5, Italian occupied 14, southern 27, 28, 36, 43, 69, 70, 85, 92, 95, 109, 112, invasion of 113-16, 128, 171, mention 17, 26, 32, 41, 58, 68, 88, 89, 93, 95, 136, 175, 190, 192, 218, 236, 244, 273, 314

Abyssinians, vengeful 17, 19, offer services 104, in Addis Ababa 250, 251, occupy Ricchia 262, massacre Italians 271, 288, mention 5, 263, 308, see also Battalions and Irregulars in Unit Index

'ACANTHUS', 216

Accra, wireless link 46

Ackerman, Air-Corp. B. R. (SAAF), 21

Adama, 239, 245, 248, 252, 273-7

Adams, Pte I. (Cape Corps), 142

Adamitullo, 255, 277, 278, 280, 288

Adda, 321

Adderley, Lt E. G. (SACS), 152

Addis Ababa, northward thrust on 69, 70, 94, advance on 236-50, open city 240, surrender 250, Emperor's return 280, road from Nairobi open 293, mention 17-19, 68, 79, 90, 91, 94, 96, 114, 129, 174, 210, 215, 227-9, 232, 233, 237, 242, 246, 248, 249, 251-3, 256, 257, 259, 262, 265, 270, 273-5, 279, 280, 287, 289, 300, 316, 321, 323

Adela, 289, 290

Adeler, 2/Lt E. (Ent. Unit), 169 Aden, Force 227, Gulf of 229, mention 253, 315 Adjutant-General, Section, Nairobi, 46, 47, mention 8, 86, 169

Administration, in East Africa 47, problems 70 Afgoi, 210, 211, 224

Afmadu, capture 173, 176, 178, 179, mention 21, 81, 82, 84, 85, 126, 174, 178, 180, 181, 182, 190, 197, 211, 214, 228

Afrara, 291

Afrayak, 176

Africa Service Oath, 6, 7

African Colonial Forces, 5

Afrika Korps, 219, 297

Agordat, Italians expect attack 94

Agosti, Colonel (17 Col. Bde), 227, 252, 295

Aiba Pass, 300, 301, 303, 304, 306, 307, 308, 313

Aircraft, available 1939 3, in East Africa 94 (see also Air Forces in Unit Index)

Airways, South African, 3, 4

Akaki, 250

Alagi, Little, 301, 302

Alborghetti, General (14 Col. Bde), captured 275, mention 234, 235, 252, 275 Alessandra, 82, 199, 201, 205 Alexander, Capt. H. S. (SAMC), 147 Alexandria, 55, 56, 70, 93n, 314 Algato, 317

Alghe, 109, 170, 287, 288, 293 Aligabe, 84, 172

Allen, Capt. J. D. (10 Fd Amb.), awarded MBE 210, mention 79, 209, 259 Allen, Lt-Col. Lynn (Lake Force), 287 Allen, Captain (18 Fd Bty), 320 Allister, Gnr I. H. (5 AA Bty), 225, 226 Alomata, 298, 300, 322, 325 Alula, occupied 315 Amar Gocche, 135 Amariya, 314

Amba Alagi, defences 272, reduction of 297-313, armistice parleys 311, surrender 312, mention 240, 246, 257, 289, 294, 313, 314, 315, 322

Amba Boola, 300

Amba Giorgis, 325, 326

Amba Mariam, 326

Ambo, 318, 319

Ambulances, shortage of 4, 40, handicap 74 Ambush, danger of 38, at Sololo 106-8, at Banno 131, 132 Amhara, 114, 321

Ammunition, available 2, 44, shortages 44, 60, 61, for Shifta 90, 95, dud Italian shells 147, 161, 261, 263, 320, dumps fired 181, 239, 278, manhandling 262, 264, mention 78, 113, 290, 304

Andaraf, 181, 182, 189, 195

Andegle, 210

Anderson, Lt D. A. (1 Fd Coy), 37, 109 Anderson, Lt H. H. (3 Armd Car Coy), 198 Anderson, Capt. R. O. J. (Lt Tk Coy), 199 'Angels in white', 41

Anslow, Capt. (KAR), 328 Anson, aircraft, 115 Anti-aircraft, trucks 45

Aosta, Duke of, as C-in-C 17, holds initiative 18, frontier lines shortened 23, troops available 58. defensive policy 69, and El Wak garrison 71, 79, report on Digh Merer 83, predicts Kismayu attack 84, dispatch on El Yibo 103n, loss of Gorai 120, report on Hobok 126, orders evacuation of Kismayu 127, 180, estimates EA Force strength 128, luba appreciation 174, inspects Juba defences 178, appeal for aircraft 190, confers with De Simone 225, fighting withdrawal 228, concentration on Awash 232, reserve at Keren 237, move to Alagi 240, and civilian population 245, envoy sees Cunningham 249, C-in-C Dessie-Amba Alagi 257, at Alagi 272, 297, 301, ruling on Jimma 295, seeks armistice 311, surrender with honour 312, 313, dies as prisoner 313, mention 19, 182, 196, 215, 250, 289, 294, 298

Apprentices, 8

Arab school, Mombasa, 41, 43 Aragi, Ras Abebe, 265 Arba, 242, 246, 247 Arba Jahan, 52, 65

Arbo, 71, 73, 79, 82, 105, 106, 109, 112, 127, 172, 178, 214

Archer's Post, 21, 42, 59, 63, 89, 115, 169 Areas V, W, X, Y, Z, El Wak, 74, 87, 76, 77 Arimondi's Brigade, 300

Armoured Cars, experiments in 1939 3, 9, lack of 9, invulnerable to small arms and grenades 55, 82, 120, tactics 77, 96, 98, 102, 104, 108, 116, patrolling tells on 127, under strength 258 (see also under Armour. SA, in Unit Index)

Armstrong, Brig. B. F. (5 SA Inf Bde), forms brigade 12, sends patrol to Sololo 105, meets Wavell 113, El Gumu operation 116, reports Hobok success 125, conference on Mega 136, 138, approach to Mega 137^16, Battle of Mega 146-66, mention 62, 113, 130, 218

Armstrong, Sgt D. W. (RNC), 266, awarded DCM 269 Arnott, Lt J. (NMR), 133 Arraoba, 176 Arresa, 301

Artillery, in Kenya 5, Adviser 13, Recruits' Training Depot 13 (see also Artillery in Unit Index) Artillery Hill, Mega, 146, 147 Arusha, camp 33 Arussi, attack on 14 Col. Bde 252 Arussi Mountains, 275

Asba Littorio, entered 243, mention 238, 239, 241, 242, 243

Aselle, entered 274, mention 274, 276

Ashburner, W. F. (NMR), shorthand notes 100 opinion on El Yibo 102 Ashworth, L/Cpl L. E. (1 Bde Sigs Coy), 108 Asmara, entered 257, mention 68, 115, 256, 257, 272, 273, 297, 313, 314, 321 Assab, 261, 264, 270, 301, 321 Aswan, 254 Athens, 58, 272 Athi River, signal station 33 Atrocities, 215

Atzala Chercos, 300, 303, 304, 307, 310 Auada River, 280 Augele, 212

Augustine, Sgt E. ('T'SQ, 111

Australia, declares war 1, stipulation re forces 52, Australians, presence suspected 214, mention 56, 250 Awards, see Appendix 11

Awash, concentration on 232, 233, remnants gather 241, bridges blown 247, counter-attack and occupation 248, railway bridge 254, 316, 322, Ponte Malcasa bridgehead 274, bridged 276, mention 229, 230, 238, 240, 242, 243, 245, 246, 250, 252, 258, 294

Azozo, 323n, 326, 328

Azzolini, Col. (20 Col. Bde), 180

B

Babile Gap, 229, 232, 233, 234, 251

Baccari, General (101 Col. Div), takes command 201, Mabungo repulse 202, command dissolves 224, 225, division reconstituted 288, captured 295

Baciuma, 316

Baco, 90, 288

Badoglio, Marshal P. (Italian CGS), signals to Aosta 17, prophesies German landing 23, assurances on El Wak 79, appreciation re Alagi 301

Baghtiti, bombed 83

Bairnsfather-Cloete, Lt P. (DEOR), 243

Balad, bridge 225, 226, 237

Balessa, wells 27, 36, 65, 88, 94

Balkans, 68, 115

Ball, Pte F. J. H. (RNC), 206n

Balsamo, Admiral Carlo (R.Marina), 19

Bananas, at Yonte 195

Banda (see under Irregulars in Unit Index)

Bangalore torpedoes, 77, 184, 288

Banham, Lt P. (NMR), 278

Banner, Spr W. G. (9 Fd Coy), 326

Bannister-Jones, Cpl G. W. (NMR), 285

Banno, occupied 129-34, mention 27, 28, 90, 122, 125, 126, 136, 137, 167, 178 Barberton, 12, 238

Bardera, occupied 210, mention 73, 74, 77, 78, 79, 82, 109, 173, 174, 175, 180, 201, 202, 212, 214, 215, 226 Barentu, 301

Barker, Lt H. J. (5 Fd Coy), awarded MC 153, mention 36, 122, 147, 148, 153

Barlow, Gnr D. (4 Fd Bde), 111

Barnsley, Col. R. E. (RAMC) (DDMS, EA Force), 40, 41 Baro River, 273

Barton-Bridges, Lt G. (9 Fd Coy), awarded MC 328, mention 286, 323 Bar Tucullo, 204 Bascilo River, 261 Batho, Major R. G. (3 AA Bty), 10 Batie, 321

Batmen, demand for 53, 87 Batten, Pte A. (RNC), 206n

Battle, aircraft 3, 21, 22, 179, 207, 229, 248, 270, 317

Baylis, Lt-Col. L. G. C (RDLI), 13

Beach, Lt C. W. (SAAF), 110

Beaumont, Capt. G. M. (NMR), 114, 277

Becker, Lt-Col. L. v. R. (7 CCS), 42

Belaiya, 114

Beled Mamo, 204

Beles Gugani, capture 84, 126, mention 82, 172

Belet Uen, occupied 225, mention 18, 229, 258

Belgian Congo, forces 274, 321

Belgium invaded, 7, 8

Bell, Lt C. R. O. (Patriots), 275

Bell, Major O. M. (21 Rd Con Coy), 30n

Benghazi, fall of 178

Berbera, as base 5, evacuated 23, to be reoccupied 210, shortening 1. of c. 212, 253, 2 SA Inf Bde at 218, 220, 236, 314, retaken 227, mention 229, 243, 295, 316, 318

Berlyn, Pte C. G. (RNC), 206n

Bernardi, Col. (102 Col. Div), 180, 200

Bernard Price Institute, 46

Berry, Major R. S. (8 Fd Bty), 62, 91, 101, 150, 159 Bertello, General, covers retreat 252, at Shashamanna 276, surrenders 320, mention 277 Bertoldi, Lt-Gen. Sisto, deputy to Gen. Nasi 18, enters Zeilah 23 Bester, Dr F., 40 Bester, Sgt F. (DEOR), 185

Bester, Major Hugh (2 FFB), 118, 143, 156, 164, 166 Bester, Major Jack (1 FFB), 130, 131, 132, 138, 139, 154, 163, 165

Bettle, Bdr J. H. S. (4 Fd Bde), awarded DCM 269 Beveridge, Major J. E. (26 Rd Con Coy), 274 Beyers, Brig-Gen. Len (DGDRA, UDF), 2 Bhagat, 2/Lt P. S., awarded VC, 295n Bibby, Lt E. W. (1 Fd Coy), 75, 181, 189, 190 Bichet, 243

Big Tree Hill, see Two Tree Hill

Billate River, 291, 294, 295, 296

Birkby, Carel, War Correspondent 201, 240, 250

Bishop, Lt-Col. W. H. (C. of S.E.A. Force), 5

Bisidimo River, 233, 234

Bissett, Gnr (5 AA Bty), 225

Bisson, General (Dubat Gp), captured 319, mention 175 Bivona, Col. (102 Col. Div), 180 Black Cat Cafe, 11 Black Ridge, Mega, 147

Blackshirts (see under Battalions, Italian, in Unit Index)

Blake, Lt-Col. E. J. R. (ILH), 12 Blaker, Brig. (RA), 244

Blarney, Capt. A. E. (NMR), awarded MC 285, mention 65, 99, 278, 280, 281, 283, 292 Blenheim, aircraft 3, 229, 249 Block, Major A. (3 Fd Bde), 62

Blockade, of Italian E. Africa 68, of French Somaliland 322

Blomeyer, Sgt R. H. F. E. (RNC), 206n Boag, Capt. W. R. (3 Bde Sigs Coy), 98 Bocoggi, entered 274, mention 276 Boerien, Pte R. J. (DEOR), 208 Bole, 245 Bonga, 273

Bonham, Lt J. (Irregs.), 88, 90, 95, 129 Borain, Col. C. E. (3 SA Inf Bde), 12 Boran, 138, 168, 215 Borchenna River, 261 Boreholes, 36, 85

Botha, Brig-Gen. H. N. W. (Mtd. Commando Div), 89

Botha, Major Louis (2 FFB), 118, 148

Botha, L/Cpl T. L. (SAMC), 83

Boundary Cut, 75, 80

Boustead, Col. J. E. H. (Frontier Bn), 257

Boys, Capt. C. D. (24 Wkshp & Pk Coy), 212

Boyes, anti-tank rifle 44, 139, 142, 143, 283

Bozzoli, Major G. R. (Spec. Sigs Service), 46n

Brail, Lt F. W. (2 FFB), 142, 148, 156, 162, 169

Brand, Capt. C. T. (19 Div Fd Pk Coy), 221, 287

Brand, PteV. A. (DEOR), awarded MM 187

Brandy ration, 95

Braun, Lt-Col. L. I. (6 CCS), 41

Brava, occupied 209, pier 212, mention 174, 175, 182, 192, 201, 207, 210, 211, 219, 226 Brazzaville, 46

Brener, Spr J. A. (9 Fd Coy), 326 Bribery, 322

Bridgeheads, Italian 82, Yonte 195, Ponte Malcasa 245, Omo at Abalti 317, Omo at Sciola 318

Bridges, Sgt G. E. (2 FFB), 141

Brigade group organization, 52, 63

Brigandage, murder of General Volpini 312, mention 17, 120, 229, 251, 318

Brink, Major-Gen. George E. (1st SA Div), appointed GOC, 1st SA Div 50, concern about 1 SA Inf Bde 57, hopes of unified command 62, 63, move to Marsabit 62, 64, 66, 70, 88, reconnoitres line of advance 70, recommends arming Non-Europeans 87, manpower problem 87, 'loan' of 1st SA Inf Bde 92, 93, 94, conference with Cunningham 92, 94, and El Yibo attack 98-104, orders 2 FFB forward 101-2, the Moyale reconnaissance 108, 110, 111, 112, meets Wavell and Cunningham 112, 113, invasion plans 113, support for Shifta 129, 134, plans for Mega attack 133, 137, 139, Battle of Mega 147-66, unaware Moyale evacuated 168, 169, sees Gen. Smuts 216, visit to SA 219, 220, ordered to Middle East 220, mention 2, 6, 7, 15, 27, 28, 43, 57, 66, 70, 86, 88, 90, 91, 93, 95, 109, 114, 122, 127, 128, 135, 136, 144, 167, 171, 209, 210, 215, 216, 217, 218, 223, 256

Briscoe, Capt. A. W. (1 TS) awarded MC 267, mention 83, 198, 238, 239, 267, 268

Britain, alone 12, Battle of 23

British, land in Norway 7, reinforcements 18, in Eritrea 115, occupy Moyale 169, occupy Debra Tabor 321

Britz, Sgt-Major (SACS), 45

Brodigan, S/Sgt R. M. (1 Armd Car Coy), awarded MM 125, mention 124 Broken Hill, 38, 39, 63, 86, 174, 212 Brookbanks, Lt (Irregs), 169, 170 Brooke, Gen. Alan, 12

Brown, 2/Lt C. K. (2 Armd Car Coy), 278, 279

Brown, Pte K. A. (1 TS), 83

Brown Hut Hill, 288

Bruce, Lt-Col. I. R. (1 GC Regt), 71

Brunelli, Gen. (15 Amhara Bde), 192

Bruno, Major, 311

Bua Buragi, bridgehead 82

Bubissa Hill, 277, 278, 279, 294

'Bucforce', see 2nd SA Inf Bde in Unit Index

Buchan, Lt J. G. C. (5 Fd Coy), 129n

Buchanan, Brig. F. L. A. (2nd SA Inf Bde), commands Field Force Brigade 11, move to Marsabit 62, attack on El Yibo 95-103, meets Wavell 113, conference on Mega 136, 138, 139, Crossroads losses 143, Mega approach 136-46, Battle of Mega 146-66, to clear Moyale 169, at Berbera 220, 227, 236, hands over command 314, mention 57, 58, 91, 113

Bulhar, 227

Buller, Lt-Col. (RE), 29

Bully-beef, at Mega 147, 150, at Dadaba 282

Bulo Boda, 197, 198

Bulo Burti, 224, 225

Bulo Erillo, captured 182, mention 176, 193, 196n, 198, 205, 215 Bulo Merere, 195, 197 Buluk, enemy at 88, 92

Buna, 27, 71, 82, 92, 108, 109, 214, 215, 217

Bunn, Spr N. H. (9 Fd Coy), 326

Buonamico, Col. 238, 247, 252

Bura, 31, 81, 84, 85, 173, 177

Burduras, 92

Bure, occupied 320

Burgi, 287

Burial, at Gorai 119

Burns, Pte G. C. (NMR), 285

Burroli Hills, 108

Bushshirts, 22, 50n, 123, 151, 258, 306 Butcher, Lt J. (NMR), 275 Butler-Porter, Lt-Col. J. (RDLI), 12

C

Caffaratti, General (21 Col. Div), arrival 92, heading for Soddu 293, withdrawing to Maji 315, mention 295

Cairo, a visitor from 112, conferences 68, 218, 219, 256, mention 16, 39, 85, 113, 216, 254

Callafo, 202, 224

Camberley, Staff College 48, 50

Camel Saddle Hill, 230, 231, 232

Cameron-Ford, Major P. (IMC), 173

Campbell, Lt A. G. S. (Black Watch), 262, 307

Campbell, Lt G. M. (129 RMT Coy), 316

Cant 133, aircraft 84

Canada, declares war 1

Canal Zone, 56

Cangiaro, 177

Cansuma, 180, 204, 208

Cantama, Italian post 82

Canvas, Operation 69, 113, 128

Cape Blankett, 174

Cape Provincial Roads Administration, 31 Cape Route, 5

Cape Town, defences 1, fighters at 4, mention 8, 13 Capetown, HMS, 173

Caproni, aircraft 21, 22, 31, 54, 63, 74, 78, 83, 84, 103, 249, 270

Carbutt, Major N. I. O. (5 SA Inf Bde), 12 Carcori, 259

Carnevali, Brig-Gen. Italo (101 Col. Div), 174, 201

Carra Pass, 276

Carsa, 233, 235, 238, 241

'Carso', 182

'Casaregis', 181

Castle Ridge, 301, 302, 309

Casualties, Italian, Juba operations 185, 196, 197, 198, 199, 204, total to Harar 235, at Keren 237, totals 252, various 15, 79, 103, 108, 119, 120, 125, 132, 134, 141, 155, 162, 167, 231, 268, 270, 272, 277, 278, 279, 285, 287, 291, 309, 317, 319, 328
South African, first 42, evacuation 43, 66, 99, 189, from exposure 157, low losses 120, 125, 272, total 328, various 54, 78, 83, 108, 119, 132. 141, 152, 168, 185, 197, 198, 206, 234, 237n, 239,' 241, 243, 257, 262, 263, 266, 268, 278, 285, 291, 308, 309, 319, 326, 327, 328
Others, civilians at Moyale 170, evacuated 220, Marda Pass 232, Keren 237, Wadara 291, Kulkaber and Gondar 328, various 15, 99, 103, 252, 279

Celga, 321, 325, 326, 328

Cengia, 288, 291

Centre Hill, 301, 302, 304, 305

Ceres, HMS, 173

Ceylon, guns from 322

Chadwick, Capt. (RNC), 195

Chalbi Desert, description 27, morass 36, effect of rain 65, heat 64, 94, mention 64, 67, 87, 127 Chamberlain, Mr Neville, 1 Chaplains, 47

Charlton, Lt-Col. R. I. W. (11 Fd Amb), 16, 22, 40, 41, 221 Chater, Brig. A. R., 253 Chercher Mountains, 232, 233, 239, 242 Chercher Mountains column, 242, 246, 252 Cherosi, Col. (Africa Div), 247 Chesmarapa aerodrome, 38 Chevrolet trucks, 4

Chiappini, Lt S. (1 Armd Car Coy), 123

Chief of the General Staff, UDF 3, see also Van Ryneveld, Lt-Gen. Sir Pierre

Chief of the Imperial General Staff, Gen. Sir Edmund Ironside 6, Gen. Sir John Dill 218

Chiefs of Staff (British), attitude to Italy 5, directive to Wavell 56, assistance to Greece 191

Churchill, Mr Winston, becomes PM of Britain 7, concern about E. Africa 23, 55, 56, queries about S. Africans 24, 55, suggests moving S. Africans 56, offered another division 85, reaction to Wavell 85, Nile Valley reserve idea 93, congratulatory signal 216

Ciano, Count Galeazzo, 10

Ciaparelli, Spr G. (9 Fd Coy), 228

Civilians, need for protection 245, 246, 249, 251, 271

Clare, Major A. W. (SA Ir.), 152

Clare Hill, Mega 146

Clark, Major G. A. (SAEC), 9

Clark, Pte J. S. (3 TS), awarded MM 167

Clark, Gnr M. (4 Fd Bde), 268

Clark, Major W. Marshall (SAEC), 33

Clark, Major W. P. (1 Lt Tk Coy), 276, 289, 295, 325

Clarke, Pte V. B. F. (1 TS), awarded MM 269

Clarkson, Capt. L. C. (NMR), 101 Clothing, shortages 3, after Mega 168 Coast defence, mobilization 8 Coca, garrison withdraws 295 Cockburn, Capt. (T SC), 44 Cochran, Capt. C. McN. (SA Ir.), 147 Cochrane, Capt. F. (9 Fd Bty), 129n, 131 Coetzee, Corp. C. W. (2 FFB), 142, 168 Coetzee, Sgt M. M. (DEOR), awarded BEM 242 Coetzee, Lt N. T. (4 Fd Bde), awarded MC 269 Cofole, 276

Colbio, 20, 31, 69, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 175, 177, 182 Coldicott, Major H. H. (DAAG, MFF), 9, 25 Cole, Pte M. E. (NMR), awarded MM 285 Coleman, Corp. (3 Armd Car Coy), 261 Colito, captured 294, 295, mention 277, 289, 291, 292 Collecting zone, 41

Collins, Lt-Col. R. G. T. (South Force), 325 Collubi, 235, 241

Colman, Major H. Mill (1 Fd Coy), 29, 74, 79, 189, 195 Colonial Brigades, Battalions, Divisions (see Unit Index)

Colonial Government Depts, 28

Comando Superiore, in June 1940 18, notes coordination 80, El Yibo report 103n, Juba defeats 208, 'Australians' 215, re-routes 101 Col. Div 224, move to Alagi 240, 246, conference at Moggio 246, mention 168, 249

Combolcia, Pass 257, Battle of 259-69, entered 270, mention 272, 274, 311, 325

Commonwealth, 1, 12, 17, 41

Comrie, Pte H. W. (RNC), 206n

Comrie, Capt. M. P. (RNC), awarded MC 269, mention 76, 266 Conacher, Major A. J. (32 Rd Con Coy), 30n, 32n Cook, Major G. (3 Bde Sigs Coy), 66 Cooks, demand for 53 Cooper, Col. F. W. (6th SA Inf Bde), 12 Cooper, Pte H. W. (RNC), 206n Co-operation, air and ground forces 78, 80, 99 Corbetta, 304 'Corriere del Impero', 250 Cotter, Major P. (7 Fd Bty), 62, 287, 290 Cotton, Major G. H. (later Col.) (5 Fd Coy), 8, 30, 254 Couchman, Major C. W. (5 Fd Coy), 8 Cowan, Pte J. A. (RNC), 206n Cowin, Lt D. M. (1 Fd Coy), 75, 186, 199 Cowin, Capt. J. N. (9 Fd Coy), 319 Coy, Capt. A. E. (1 Mob. Gen. Wkshps), 44, 79 Craig, Col. J. F. (SAEC), 30, 33 Cresswell, Capt. R. M. (KAR), 291 Crete, invasion of 297 Creusot guns, captured 165, 168 Cronje, Capt. W. C. (2 FFB), 141, 142 Cronje, Pte W. H. (DEOR), 187 Crook, Lt A. O. (2 FFB), 143 Crossroads action 139--45, mention 156, 168, 284 Cugni Barro, 210 Cullman, 9

Cunliffe, Capt. K. V. (5 Fd Coy), 129n

Cunningham, Pte A. B. (3 TS), 125

Cunningham, Lt.-Gen. A. G. (GOC, EA Force), at Khartoum Conference 58, appointed GOC 59, movements of SA formations 63, Cairo Conferences 68, Kismayu operation 69, 85, 93, offered second division 85, 86, grasps initiative 87, concentration of 1st SA Div 89, conference with Brink 92, 94, role in Abyssinia 93, visits El Yibo 104, warns divisions 109, decides to attack 113, 115, views on Merille 135, concentration of 1st SA Div 171, Juba operations 172, 174, 178, 179, 182, 191, 193, plans push to Harar 204, 208, 209, 213, considers using 1st SA Div. 209, 218, offers 1st SA Div to M.E. 219, farewell to 1st SA Div 220, and surrender of Addis Ababa 245, 246, 249, 250, task complicated by Emperor 253, troops available 273, 274, refuses to be drawn 318, leaves Abyssinia 322, mention 45, 60, 61, 62, 64, 70, 71, 79, 80, 87, 103, 114, 127, 128, 138, 202, 211, 212, 216, 221, 227, 234, 236, 252, 256, 274, 276, 280, 316

Curie, Major A. T. (Irregs.), 64, 65, 88 Cyphers, breaking of Italian 78 Cyrenaica, 93, 219

D

Dabana River, 320 Dabat, 323, 325

Dadaba River, 276, 277, 280, 288 Dadaba, Little, 289 Dadaba, Battle of 280-5 Dagabur, 224, 225, 226, 227 Dakakat Hill, 106, 107

Dalle, occupied 290, mention 225, 274, 289, 290, 291, 292, 295

Dalrymple, Lt-Col. W. E. (2 TS), 13 Damassie, Fitwrary, 88 Danakil (see Dancalia)

Dancalia, surrender 321, mention 18, 114, 315

Dancaz, 325, 326, 328

Dandi Pass, 229

Daniel, Col. Hector (SAAF), 20

Daniel, Col. John (1 SA Inf Bde), 8

Dar-es-Salaam, 2 EA Bde at 5, guns at 322

Davidson, Pte D. J. (RNC), 268

Davidson, Sgt I. M. (1 Lt Tk Coy), awarded MM 281

Davie, Capt. T. S. (1 FFB), 126, 149, 154

Dawa Parma River, 168, 286, 290

Deas, Major G. H. (41 Harb. Con Coy), 33, 212

De Beer, Sgt, at Kabete 9

De Beer, Capt. J. M. (DEOR), 185, 269

Debra a Taft Pass, 304, 305

Debra Berhan, 258

Debra Marcos, occupied 257, mention 265, 279

Debra Sina, 258, 259, 315

Debra Tabor, occupied 321, mention 323, 325, 326

De Cicco, Col., 246, 294

Decorations, see Appendix 11.

Deder, 241, 258

Defence Act, S.A., 3, 6

Defence Committee, U.K., 249

Defence Headquarters, 8, 29, 40, 50, 219, 314

Degaga, Haile, 90, 132, 133

Dei Serpenti Island, occupied 190, mention 174, 182

Dejazmatch, 31 On

Delaney, Capt. E. (2 RB), 105, 106, 107

Delitalia, Col., 301

Delville Wood, 15, 198

De Marignv, Capt. F. J. H. (SAMC), awarded MC 188

De Marillac, Capt. G. (1 Armd Car Coy), 288, 315

Dembi, 316, 320

Dembidollo, 274, 320, 321

Demolitions, 233, 237, 238, 239, 241, 242, 243, 258, 298, 304, 323 (see also Roadblocks)

Demoralization, along the Juba 198

Denmark, invaded 7

Derati, 65, 94

Derkali, 92

Descech Uama, 193

Desert of Night, see Dida Galgalla

Desert, Western victories in 93, mention 45, 56, 68, 104, 178, 244, 328

Deserters, Italian Colonial 167, 209, 212, 229, 233, 235, 238, 241, 248, 258, 264, 265, 289, 304, 312, 323

De Simone, Major-Gen. Carlo, GOC, Harar 18, advances on Hargeisa 23, in Italian Somaliland 80, ordered to fall back 127, sound appreciation 175, orders during Juba defence 178, 201, 202, commanding Harar-Jijigga sector 225, 229, Empire's debt to 228, Awash Line 233, exhorted to hold 240, retreat into Galla-Sidamo 256, Didessa Group 273, 274, surrender 321, mention 179, 192, 207, 208, 218, 224, 227, 235, 242

Dessie, withdrawal to 240, 252, 258, forces 261, occupied 271, 272, mention 18, 246, 257, 263, 264, 267, 270, 274, 275, 297, 298, 300, 305, 315, 321, 322, 323

De Swardt, Pte H. (DEOR), 261, 268

De Villiers, Major-Gen. I. P. (2nd SA Div), 58

De Villiers, Col. J. P. (ADMS, 1st SA Div), 40, 41, 43, 91, 113

De Villiers, Lt-Col. M. (SAA), 13, 177, 188, 193n

De Villiers, Capt. S. W. L. (SAEC), 30, 32

Devonshire, HMT, 16

De Waal, Col. P. (DGO, UDF), 5, 7

De Wet, Lt A. H. (4 Fd Bde), 190

Dhows, running blockade 68

Dibbandibba, 114

'Dickcol', 'DICKFORCE', see 24 Gold Coast Bde in Unit Index

Dickinson, Major-Gen. D. P. (GOC, EA Force, 1940), troops available 5, 9, 14, 57, relies on SA 28, splits SA Bde 52, possible Italian attack 53, asks for SA Div commander 57, relieved 58, 59, mention 5, 20, 22, 28, 38, 40, 48, 54, 55

Dida Galgalla desert, 27, 67, 87, 217

Didessa Group, 273

Didessa River, 319, 320, 321

Diego Suarez, 173, 180

Dietrich, Capt. G. (12 Fd Amb), 65

Dif, 69, 82, 84, 175, 228

Digh Merer, 83, 172, 175, 176, 178

Dill, Gen. Sir John (CIGS), 113, 218

Dilla, 109, 289, 292, 293

Dillo, 118, 120, 136

Dilwara, HMT, 16

Dilution policy in UDF, 87 Dimo, 73

Dinsor, 175, 192, 215

Director, Army Organization and Training (see Brink, Major-Gen. Geo. E.)

Director of Engineer Services, Deputy 8

Director of Transport 11, Assistant 82

Director-General of Operations 5, see also De Waal, Col. P.

Diredawa, occupied 240, 241, mention 225, 229, 230, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 242, 245, 248, 254, 255, 275

Dispatches, by rail and road 51

Dispatch-rider, service 51, 53, 66, 76, 300, journey from Broken Hill 62, in advance on Addis Ababa 246, mention 94, 126, (see also Signals in Unit Index)

Dispersal, SA units 63, 88, 89

Dixon, Ft/Sgt J. W. (SAAF), 207

Doadiace, Dr Giuseppe, 18

Dobbs, Lt-Col. J. F. K. (SA Ir.), 110, 130

Dobbs Force, 129-33

Dobbs Ridge, Mega 147, 148, 151, 153

Dobel, 108, 109, 112

Dolo, occupied 212, 215, mention 18, 90, 174, 175, 180, 214, 216, 225, 286

Dololo, wells 52

Donkeys, killed near Hobok 126

Donyiro tribe, 216

Douglas, Major G. (HLI), 323

Dower, Kenneth Gandar, 155, 250

Dragon Rapide, aircraft 59

Drakensberge, 264, 307

Dreisenstock, Capt. D. (11 Fd Amb), 147

Driver, Capt. E. W. N. (27 Rd Con Coy), 31

Drivers, prone to fall asleep 74, 181, Non-European 87, East African 197, Gen. Lord Robertson's comments 227, 228, act as carriers 264

Driving, at night 39, 61, 74, 178

Drought, Major J. J. (KIS), 65, 98, 99, 103

Dubacha, 114

Dubbar Pass, 304

Dubuluch, 137, 139, 145, 147

Dudley, Lt L. R. (SAAF), 84, 226

Duff, Col. A. C. (AQMG), 13

Dugiuma, 82, 174, 180, 201

Dukana, track to 27, water 36, 120, 40 Sqn at 114, mention 32, 65, 67, 69, 70, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 99, 102, 103, 104, 109, 112, 113, 115, 116, 126, 127, 129, 134, 136, 169, 217

Dukamunna Mountains, 123

Duke, Gurassu, 319

Dukes Hill, Combolcia 262, 263, 264, 265, see also Spitzkop

Dumra, HMT, 198

Duncan, Sir Patrick, Gov-Gen. of SA 2

Dunkirk, evacuation 12

Dunning, Lt J. (2 Armd Car Coy), 138

Du Plessis, Spr F. J. (1 Fd Coy), 257

Du Preez, Lt-Col. H. C. (2 SAP), 12

Du Preez, Lt-Col. J. C. (2 RB), 12, 87, 110

Du Randt, Sgt H. A. (2 FFB), awarded MM 119

Durban, defences 7, fighters at 4, mention 16, 29, 34, 46, 57

Durrant, Major J. T. (SAAF), 21, 22, 60, 145, 158

Du Toit, Col. C. L. de Wet (SAA), 246, 264

Du Toit, Major D. A. (SAAF), 10

Dyer, Pte A. J. (1 TS), 83

Dyke-Wells, Capt. H. (18 Fd Bty), 231

Dysentery, cases 32, 81, resistance to 126

E

East Africa, situation in 1939 5, strategy 14, medical 40, World War I 43, Churchill's concern about 23, topography 25, decision for action 60, need for services 63, Native troops 70, mention 30, 34, 42, 45, 53, 56, 58, 68, 127, 192, 218, 314, 321

East Africa Command, created 322, fighting ends 328

East Indies, C-in-C 113

Eastleigh aerodrome, 9

East London, fortification 9, fighters at 4, mention 13

Echelon, Second 47

'Eddie' armoured cars 45

Edelsten, Capt. J. H. H. (RN). 173

Eden, Mr Anthony, 56, 58, 218

Edmeades, Lt E. (DEOR), 200

Edwards, Lt (25 Rd Con Coy), 31

Edwards, Brig. J. K. (BGS, EA Force), 173, 218

Egypt, Italian threat to 4, World War I 4, Wavell's successes 80, mention 5, 9, 21, 28, 40, 56, 85, 221, 256, 274, 297, 322

El Adi, 65, 94, 136 El Bes, 65

El Besa, 65

Elburgon plantations, 33

El Buro Hacha, 73, 74, 76, 77, 78

El Dima, 126, 136

El Dokolle, 92, 93, 95, 126, 138

Eldoret, 51, 215

Elephant Hill, 301, 302

El Ghala, waterhole 72, 74, 77

El Gobso, 95, 126, 137, 139

El Gumu, enemy at 88, 92, plans for seizure 113, 114, overrun 120, 121, becomes supply point 126, mention 27, 103, 115, 116, 117, 122, 129, 136, 137

El Had, 65, 87, 94, 103

Elisabethville, 46

El Katulo, 73, 214, 215

Elliott, Capt. G. A. (Lt Armd Det), 325, 326

Ellis, Pte A. E. (DEOR), 268

Ellis, Lt (21 Fd Pk Coy), 64

El Moghe, 200

El Sardu, enemy at 88, 92, occupied 102, 103, mention 92, 95, 98

El Sod, 137, 138, 139, 142, 143, 145, 147, 148, 149, 156, 157, 159, 162, 167, 284

El Volud, 174

El Wak, raid on 69, 70, 71-80, commander's behaviour 79, Italian advanced post at 82, 214, enemy nervousness 214, commander captured 298, mention 22, 81, 83, 87, 175, 176, 215, 314

El Yibo, enemy at 88, 92, capture 90-104, wells 95, 102, NMR garrison 114, 136, mention 109, 134

Emanuel, Capt. G. I. D. (1 Bde Sigs Coy), 67, 125

Emberson, Sgt W. K. (4 Fd Bde), awarded MM 185

Emperor of Abyssinia, see Selassie, Haile

Enda Chercos, 300, 305

Enda Medani Alem, 313

Engheda, 252

Engelbrecht, Lt-Col. C. L. (2 FFB), awarded DSO 166, mention 4, 101, 116, 117, 118, 139, 143, 144, 145, 158, 162, 163, 164, 284

English, Lt-Col. G. D. (11 Fd Amb), 11

English, Major S. W. (18 Fd Bty), 173, 320

Equator, heat 38, monument 203

Equipment, shortages 3, 9, 40, 44, 61

Erasmus, Lt J. F. P. (SAMC), 88

Erebus, HMS, 1

Erer, 242

Ericche, 262

Eritrea. Italian commander 15, 18, Italians expect attack 94, in Northern Command 114, programme upset 115, the end 309, 313, mention 14, 17, 68, 236, 237, 257, 297, 314

Eritrean troops, 19, 240, 247, 285

Escarpment, Mega-Moyale 25, 27, 67, 106, 109, 127, 134, 135, 171, 210, 216, 218, 274

Essery, Sgt L. T. (NMR), 99

Esprit de corps, UDF 3, 1st SA Div 219

Establishment, infantry battalion 8, 62, armoured battalion 9, division 9

Ethelston, Major S. (TSC), 44, 45

Europe, 12, 28

Europeans, 'unsuitable' for E. Africa 42, 55, 73, with

E. and W. Africans 70

Evacuation, zone 41. casualties 43, scheme for Nairobi 54, worrying problem 66 (see also Medical in Unit Index)

Evans, Pte A. D. (RNC), 204

Evans, Major W. H. (39 Rly Con Coy), 33

Expert opinion, pre-war 68, 69

Eyadera, 176, 181, 182, 183, 184, 189, 193

F

Fafadun, 82, 175, 190, 212, 214, 215

Fairey Battle, aircraft, see Battle, aircraft

Fairley, Capt. L. K. (1 Bde Sigs Coy), 125

Falaga, Pass 300, 301, 302, 304, Peak 301

Falla River, 292, 293

Faulds, Lt W. F., VC, 197, 198

Featherstone, Pte E. G. (1 TS), 83

Fercober Hill, 326

Ferfer, 216, 217. 225

Fergus, Major E. D. S. (29 Rd Con Coy), 30n

Fiale, evacuated 126

Fiat, aircraft 21, 22, 83, 84, 226, 243, 244, 258, 270, 271, 323

Fiche, 279, 280

Field Service Pocket Book, 22

Fike, Mount 276, 277

Fincioa Woods, 287, 288

Fire, at Sololo 107, at Hobok 122, near Eyadera 182, in Jelib bush 202, on Marda Pass 232, on Bichet route 243, oil on Toselli Pass 306

Fisher, Capt. (24 Wkshp & Pk Coy), 228

Fitwrary, 88

Fitzpatrick, Pte J. H. (2 FFB), 119

Flashes, origin 50

Fleming-Johnston, Capt. J. D. (10 Fd Amb), 79, 262

Flemmer, Pte W. A. (1 TS), 239

Fletcher Force, 302

Fletcher, Brig. B. C. (9 Ind Inf Bde), 305

Florio, Lt-Col. (Ital. Engineers), 247

Fora, 65

Force 'K', 113, 'T' 173

Ford, vehicles 4, 16, 39

Ford, Pte E. (1 TS), awarded MM, 267, 269

Fordred, Lt E. E. (2 FFB), 141

Forestry Dept., Union 33

Forster, Trooper (SATC), 54

'Fortress' armoured cars, 45

Fouché, Lt-Col. C. H. (12 Fd Amb), 22, 42, 57, 91, 150, 156, 170, 220

Fourie, Pte J. P. (2 FFB), 119

'Fowcol', see under Brigades, 22 East African in Unit Index

Fowkes, Brig, (later Major-Gen.), C. C. (22 EA Bde), forming brigade 5, temporary GOC, 2 Af. Div 14, confers with Godwin-Austen 172, visits Gobwen 189, warned for Addis move 245, enters Addis 250, choice of routes 276, Dadaba attack 281-5, west of" Omo 318, commands 12 Af. Div 322, plans for Gondar 323, 325, mention 176, 208, 277, 326

Foxon, Cpl F. (RNC), awarded MM, 77

Fragmentation of formations, 52, 63, 88, 89

France, declares war 1, Maginot Line 4, attitude to Italy 5, surrender 12, mention 18

Frank, Gnr A. B. (2 A/Tk Bty), awarded MM, 83

Fraser-Lawrie, Lt-Col. A. (Div Eng., 1 SA Div), 9, 62, 67, 88, 113

Fredericks, Sgt (129 RMT Coy CC), 316

Freeman, Capt. I. H. (NMR), 278

French, army collapse 12, 14, Somaliland 23

Frommurze, Major H. F. (42 Geol. Survey Sect.), 35

Frontier, advance to 69

Frost, Capt. J. E. (SAAF), awarded DFC 84, mention 229, 244, 249

Frusci, Lt-Gen. Luigi, commands Northern Sector 18, 114, Dessie-Amba Alagi sector 257, captured 313, mention 257, 297

Frykberg, Lt D. W. V. (SACS), 152

Frykberg, Major E. V. (10 Bde Sigs Coy), 13, 22, 53

Fucci, Col., 184

Fuel, see petrol

Funchall, Spr H. W. (9 Fd Coy), 326

Fundies, 45

Fury, Hawker aircraft 3, 21, 59, 60

G

Gabredarre, 224

Gage, Lt J. (Lt Armd Det), 326

Gallabat, Italians capture 15, Italians expect attack 94, mention 23, 321, 325

Galla-Sidamo, in Southern Sector 18, command 27, patriots in 69, forces in 273, resistance continues 297, 312, surrender 321, mention 174, 246, 247, 313, 315

Galmagalla, road 31, 81, water at 85, mention 84

Gambela, 321

Gamra, waterhole 27, signals link 64, mention 67, 87, 88, 91, 94

Gamtoos, HMSAS, 93n

Gane, Capt. P. G. (Spec. Sigs Service), 46n

Garbachita Hill, 293

Garba Tula, proposed railway 34, Smuts lands at 60, mention 42, 59

Garba Turbi, 169, see Turbi Hills

Garden of Eden, Berbera, 220

Garden Route, 33

Gardulla, 90, 95, 288, 291, 295

Gariboldi Pass, 248

Garissa, village 26, bridge 29, 212, 228, search for water 35, 36, anti-aircraft protection 63, bridge sunk 228, mention 21, 31, 32, 34, 38, 42, 46, 53, 54, 62, 81, 84, 85, 127, 172, 176, 177, 197

Garsi Guba, 176, 177, 179

Gascoigne, Capt. G. E. (SAEC), 30

Gautier, RSM C. W. N. (DEOR), 200

Gazzera, Lt-Gen. Pietro, commands Southern Sector 18, Galla-Sidamo Command 27, command organization 92, called to Addis 240, HQ at Jimma 256, forces 273, to continue resistance 297, becomes C-in-C 313, tries to hand over Jimma 318, surrenders 321, mention 316

Gebel Affur, 90

Genaserai, 232

General Staff, Chief of S.A., see Van Ryneveld, Lt-Gen. Sir Pierre General Staff, UDF 10

Gerille, Banda at 82, shot up 83, mention 83, 172, 176, 190,214, 215

Germain, Gen. (Gov. of Fr. Somaliland), 23

Germany, at war, 1939 1, relations severed 2, invades Low Countries 7, France negotiates with 12, Italy an ally 17, deal with Japan 56, intentions in Balkans 68, 191,ships at Kismayu 173, units in N. Africa 219, 329, hopes for victory 228, invades Greece 256, troops enter Athens 272

Gerrard, Major F. 1. (BM, 1st SA Inf Bde), 51, 79, 193, 251, 305

Getachew, Ras, 298

Gettliffe, Major N. B. (1 TS), awarded DSO 269, mention 268

Gettliffe, L/Cpl S. L. (1 TS), 83

Ghelemso, 247

GHQ Troops, MFF 4

Ghebbi, Grand 250, Little 250

Ghidda River, 323

Giabassire, captured 293, mention 175, 287, 288, 293

Giarra, 259, 262

Giarso, 132, 133, 134, 287, 288

Giaume, Col. (92 Col. Bde), 180

Gidu River, 276, 277, 279

Gifford, Lt L. J. (2 FFB), 158

Gilgil, 1 SA Inf Bde arrives 22, camp 29, 33, teething troubles at 51, mention 12, 23, 25, 35, 37, 43, 44, 48, 52, 56, 57, 58, 59, 61, 62, 63, 64, 104, 127, 319, 325

Gill, Lt A. N. (16 Fd Coy), 38

Gillaert, Major-Gen. (Belgian), accepts surrender 321

Gilson, Capt. (later Major) K. T. (16 and 9 Fd Coys), 29, 38, 212, 228, 287, 323, 325

Gimira, 89 Gimbi, 273

Gladiator, aircraft 9, 21, 244, 248, 249, 298, 317, 325

Glenn Martin, aircraft 207, 210, 229, 248

Glover, Lt (SAAF), 249

Gobwen, capture 176, 181, 183-9, mention 84, 173, 180n, 195, 198, 199, 212

Goche Valley, 131

Godbold, Pte O. B. (NMR), 283, 285

Godicio, 295

Godwin-Austen, Major-Gen. A. R. (GOC, 12 Af. Div), visits East Africa 14, in British Somaliland 23, arrives in Nairobi 52, and El Wak raid 71, 74, 79, praise for S.A. troops 79, ready to force Juba 114, confers with Cunningham 127, Juba plan 172, 173, 175, Juba operations 179, at Gobwen 189, at Yonte crossing 198, signal to Pienaar 208, acting C-in-C, East Africa 322, mention 58, 59, 127, 192, 244, 289, 290

Gogetti, 232

Goggiar, 229, 232

Gojjam, 17, 257, 258, 263

Golda, 316

Gold Coast Battalions, language difficulty 20, and Kenya climate 55 (see also Unit Index)

Goldsbury, Lt C. G. (129 RMT Coy), 316

Goldstein, Major (46 Rly Survey Coy), 34

Golgusha, 186

Goluin, 210

Gombo, 75, 94

Gondar, Italians expect attack 94, centre of resistance 257, continues struggle 297, 312, 314, 321, approaches 321, plans for attack 323, 325, final assault 327, 328 mention 279, 322, 326

Gonella, Colonel, surrenders 323

'Googis', 214, 215

Gorai, garrison 88, 92, plans for capture 113, 114, attack 116-20, mention 27, 93, 95, 103, 115, 120, 129, 134, 136

Gordon, Pte I. A. (RNC), 206n

Gordon, Pte J. (NMR), 285

Gordon-Gray, Major J. L. (12 Fd Bty), awarded DSO 269, mention 177, 191, 199, 262, 263, 304

Gore, 320

Gorgora, 328

Gorrahai, 229

Gosnell, Lt J. M. (12 Fd Coy), 96, 254

Gota, 238

Graham, Major (29 Ind Inf Bde), 305, 312

Grant, Major H. (Cameron Highlanders), 108

Graves registration, 47

Gray, Major L. (2 SA Inf Bde HQ), 217

Graziani, Marshal Rodolfo (Italian C-in-C, North Africa), as Viceroy 17, ordered to attack 23, 56, advances to Sidi Barrani 56, 'slap' at 80

Graziosi, Gen. (70 Col. Bde) 227

Great Britain, declares war 1, relations with Italy 6, at war with Italy 10, braced for worst 12, mention 38

Greathead, Col. J. M. (SAEC), 30

Greathead, Major W. R. (26 Rd Con Coy), 30n, 81

Great North Road, 5, 39

Great Rift Valley, 237, 240, 259, 293

Greece, Italian attack 56, 58, help for 191, 192, Churchill cables Smuts 216, German invasion 256

Greeks, predict fall of Addis 240, drive loco 254, at Quoram 298

Green, Lt ('T'SC), 44

Greenwood, Major H. G. (9 Fd Bty), 123. 146, 149, 161

Grenades, rifle 92, 93, 94

Greyling, Capt. C. P. (NMR), 275, 276, 282

Griffith, Lt B. L. (SAAF), 21

Grimbeek, Lt G. (1 Med. Bde), 257

Grinrod, Lt W. (NMR), 282

Grobbelaar, Capt. D. B. H. (2 FFB), 139, 143, 158, 159, 165

Guest, Pte H. J. (1 TS), awarded MM 267, 269

Gulu, 40, 48

Gumsa, 300, 301, 302, 307, 309

Gun Emplacement Ridge, Combolcia 261

Guna, 252, 275

Gundile Mountains, 114, 129, 131, 132

Guns, field 2, anti-tank in 1939 2, scarcity 5, Italian 19, in E. Africa 20, 60-pounder bogeys 45, 177, 262, 18-pounders and 4-5's howitzers 45, 61, 2-pounders for anti-tank 62, 4-5 out of action 112, 177, antiaircraft 10, 220, captured 79, Italian naval 261, Creusot at Mega 165, 168, 18-pounders fire 11,200 yards 318, destroyed at Kismayu 180, 190, coastal 322 (see also Artillery in Unit Index)

Gurassu, Balambaras 257

Gurati, 172, 176, 177, 178

Gwillam, Major S. B. (3 SA Armd Car Coy), 54, 75, 82, 193, 198

H

Habaswein, 36, 37, 42, 44, 52, 53, 54, 60, 61, 169, 214

Hackland, Pte M. J. (RNC), awarded MM 204

Hadu Mountain, 132, 133

Hagadera, water found at 85, 115, mention 81, 177

Haile Degaga, see Degaga

Haile Selassie, see Selassie

Halliwell, Lt P. E. B. (3 Armd Car Coy), awarded MC 206, mention 199, 200, 203, 204

Hallowes, S/Sgt C. W. (1 Armd Car Coy), 120, 290

Hamilton, Lt B. S. M. (SAAF), 207

Hamman, Col. (SA Liaison Officer), 219

Hamman, Captain Mrs (WAAS), 47

Hamper, Capt. G. W. (SO'Q' 1 SA Inf Bde), 75

Hangar, S/Sgt E. H. (1 Armd Car Coy), 290

Hansen, Brig. O. J. (EA Force HQ), 45

Happy Valley, 64

Harar, province 18, town 204, advance on 209, 210, 213, 216, roads from Marda Pass 232, declared open town 234, entered 235, mention 80, 221, 224, 225, 228, 229, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 246, 247, 249, 253, 254, 255, 256, 273, 275

Harardera, 18

Harbar, Banda camp 110, 111

Hardy, aircraft 20, 21

Hare, Lt E. (DEOR), 75

Hare, Major N. (DEOR), 75, 110, 200, 252, 253

Hargeisa, 23, 80, 220, 230, 253, 254, 295

Harle, Cpl S. (DEOR), 208

Harley-Davidson motor-cycles, 63

Harpur, Major F. (5 Fd Bty), 173, 225, 320

Harraua Valley, 227

Harrington, Capt. A. L. (SAMC), 148, 156

Harris, Major L. M. (NMR), takes command 282, awarded DSO 285, mention 65, 99, 100, 153, 167, 283, 289, 290, 291

Harrison, Capt. G. A. (DEOR), awarded MC 187, mention 185

Harrison, Lt-Col. G. M. (3 Fd Bde), 4, 62

Harris Ridge, 100, 101

Hartbeest, aircraft 3, 10, 20, 21, 22, 83, 95, 124, 193, 226, 230, 243, 288, 317, 326, 328

Hartshorn, Major (later Lt-Col.) E. P. (1 TS), as Brigade Major, 1 SA Inf Bde 8, 15, commanding 1 TS 51, 75, 79, 82, 193, 200, 201, 208, 237, 240, 257, 267, 268, 300, 306

Hawarden, Lt A. G. (28 Rd Con Coy), 109

Haweina, overrun 84

Hawker aircraft (see Hartbeest, Fury, Hurricane)

Hawkins, Capt. R. D. (27 Rd Con Coy), 31, 32

Hawkins, HMS, 173n

Hay, Lt-Col. L. N. (RNC), 8, 50, 51

Hayes, Pte I. A. (DEOR), 208

Hayton, Col. A. A. (DAPM, EA Force), 280

Heard, Capt. C. A. H. (2 Armd Car Coy), 82, 84, 277, 278, 279, 291

Hearn, Major W. (3 Bde Sigs Coy), 67

Hearn. Col. W. D. (4 SA Inf Bde), 13

Heat, effect on men 36, at El Yibo 97, 99, 100, 101, 103, 104, during advance 116, at Mega 147, 149, at Be let Uen 225, mention 38, 61, 67, 130, 177

Heath, Pte (SAMC), 108

Heath, Lt J. D. (51 Nig. Fd Coy), 317

Helio, 166

Hell Fire Pass, 306, see also Aiba Helwan, 314

Henfrey, Capt. T. H. (Patriots), 280

Henrey, Col. J. O. (RLI), 12

Hera, 252, 274

Hermes, HMS, 173n

Herselman, L/Cpl (SAMC), 148

Hertzog, Gen. J. B. M., motion on war 1

Hewitt, Mr, 46n

Heydenreich, Pte (3 Armd Car Coy), 206

Higgins, Lt-Col. H. (RA Dental Corps), 41

Hill 'A', Mega 153

Hills, Combolcia 1, 2, 3, 4, 265, Mega 154, 163

Hills, Captain W. B. (NMR), 278

Hobok, garrison 88, 92, plans for seizure 113, 114, capture 122-5, water supply 95, 125, 126, mention 27, 90, 92, 102, 103, 115, 117, 120, 121, 122-5, 126, 129, 130, 134, 136, 146

Hodges, Lt-Col. D. B. (Spec. Sigs Service), 46n

Hogg, Pte G. W. (NMR), 285

Holland, invaded 7

Hollingdale, Lt J. P. (48 Bitumen Rd Con Coy), 32

Holzer, Lt-Col. (Survey Dept), 30

Home Defence Force, 4

Home Leave, 219, 220

Honours and Awards, see Appendix 11

Hope, Lt (SAAF), 323

Hopkins, Lt-Col. J. A. S. (Nig. Regt), 225

Hornby, Pte B. M. (RNC), 206n

Horton, Capt. S. A. (SO'A', SA Inf Bde HQ), 76

Hosanna, 276

Hosie, S/Sgt J. C. ('T'SC), 111

Hospital, admissions 43, 81

Hotine, Col. M. (EA Force HQ), 35

Hottentots-Holland, 27

Howitson, Lt J. (SAAF), 271

Hoy, Col. C. N. (Cape Corps), 8

Hubeta Pass, action 237-9, 241

Huddlestone, Lt ('T'SC), 44

Hughes, Major A. D. (35 Woks Coy), 29, 33, 37, 197

Hughes, Air-Gnr D. H. (SAAF), 22

Hugo, Major F. J. (25 Rd Con Coy), 30, 325

Hula, capture 293, mention 274, 288, 291, 293

Hull, Major H. K. (1 Med. Bty), 177, 185, 188, 193, 198, 265

Human, Lt J. D. W. (SAAF), awarded DFC 124, mention 78

Humphreys, L/Cpl F. A. (9 Fd Coy), 286

Hunt-Davis, Lt-Col. (AAQMG, 1 SA Div), 113

Huntly, Major N. G. (SAEC), 30, 34

Huri Hills, 65, 67, 69, 94, 115, 136, 217, 274

Hurricane, aircraft 3, 10, 21, 24, 59, 84, 179, 226, 243, 244, 248, 249, 270, 271, 317

Hurt, Major R. A. F. (KAR), 84

Hygiene, at El Yibo 102, at Hobok 126, at Moyale 170, at Modun 211 (see also under Medical in Unit Index)

I

Impey, L/Bdr C. L. (5 Fd Bty), 234

India, provides ammunition 28

Indian Ocean, 16, 18, 25

Indians, retake Berbera 227, at Keren 237

Infantry, officer training 4, S.A. Training Depot 227

Inglis, Capt. A. B. (1 TS), 267, 308

Initiative, held by Aosta 18, in Sudan and Kenya 22, lost by Italians 80

'Integritas', 182

Intelligence, Middle East 68, at Mega 154, reports on Moyale 168, 169, at Combolcia 265 Invasion, possible lines 90, Brink's plans for 113

Iran, 6

Iraq, 256, 297 Irna, 241, 242, 244

Ironside, Gen. Sir E. (British CIGS), 6

Irrigation Dept., 30

Irwin, Lt (later Capt.) R. (1 Armd Car Coy), awarded MC 125, mention 105, 124

Iscia Baidoa, 174, 175, 210, 215, 226, 256

Iscor, 13

Isiolo, 21, 26, 27, 31, 32, 42, 44, 46, 54, 63, 64, 66, 67, 88, 89, 217

Ismay, Major-Gen. H. L., 24

Italy, CGS's warning about 4, Mediterranean and Red Sea 5, declares war 10, 29, defensive policy 17, forces available in E. Africa 20, Eastern Army released 23, attack on Greece 56, 58, debt to Gen. de Simone 228, mention 5, 6, 18, 20, 92, 228

Italians, interned 12, in East Africa 14, 17, 68, Abyssinia 17, estimate of forces 19, 58, Colonial and Native troops 20, El Wak losses 79, in Cyrenaica 93, 219, expect attack on Eritrea 94, evacuation of Kassala 94, 115, ships at Kismayu 173, gallantry at Yonte 197, influence with Merille 216, withdrawal to Marda Pass 224, 228, in Addis Ababa, 249, 250, 251, retain arms 251, 271, 275, massacred 288, deterioration in Lakes area 291

J

Jackson, Lt F. (1 M/C Coy), 65

Jackson, Spr G. D. (1 Fd Coy), 37

Jackson, Pte R. V. (NMR), 285

Jackson, A/Sgt J., awarded DFM 124

Jacobs, Major G. P. (10 Fd Bty), 109n, 177

James, Brig. W. A. L. (25 EA Bde), 325, 326

Japanese, supplies to Italians 23, 68, threat 38, 56, ships at Kismayu 173, possible deterrence to 192, danger 322, 329

Jeff, Capt. R. N. W. (2 Mob. Gen. Wkshps), 44, 45

Jeffrey, Lt-Col. S. H. (1 A/A Bde), 10

Jelib, key to Kismayu operation 69, 202, confusion at 182, capture 198, 201-5, mention 173, 174, 175, 176, 179, 180, 182, 189, 192, 196, 201, 207, 208, 209, 211, 228

Jenkins, Capt. R. D. (1 M/C Coy), 54, 280

Jibuti, as base 5, 14, civil authorities 23, mention 68, 210, 213, 227

Jijigga, 1st SA Inf Bde heads for 219, bombed by Italians 243, 244, mention 80, 212, 217, 220, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 230, 232, 236, 243, 246, 255, 256, 257, 274

Jimma, occupied 319, mention 89, 91, 109, 253, 256, 270, 271, 273, 274, 289, 294, 295, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320

Jirre, Pass of 23

Johannesburg, 8

Johnson, Lt G. (4 A/A Bty), 148

Johnstone, Lt ('T'SC), 44

Jones, Capt. B. A. R. (MFFHQ), 9, 25

Jones, Spr L. T. (9 Fd Coy), 286

Joshua, Pte (Cape Corps), 252

Joubert, Col. S. J. (GSO 1, 1 SA Div), 50, 57, 113, 138

Joyner, Pte F. M. (RNC), 266

Juba (Sudan), 46, 48, 254

Juba River, sectors 18, line 19, 26, 35, 81, 109, launches on 48, fords 82, move hazardous 94, Italians foresee attacks 94. and 12 Af. Div 114, 170, plan of attack 173, Italian dispositions 174, 175, approach march 178-82, rolling up the line 183-209, first crossings 193, 195, 199, 200, new line 201, 208, line broken 205, mention 39, 69, 87, 114, 127, 128, 169, 192, 210, 212, 214, 216, 218, 224, 228, 251, 286, 314

Jubb, Lt J. (SA Ent. Unit), 168, 169

Judes, Pte A. (SA Ir.), 132

Judge-Advocate General, Deputy 47

Jugoslavia, ships at Kismayu 173, invaded 256

Jumbo, plans for bridgehead 128, 173, capture 190, 198-200, 201, ferry 176, occupied 200, mention 35, 174,176, 180, 182, 184, 188, 196

Junkers, aircraft 3, 4, 10, 21, 22, 59, 60, 84,90, 179, 187, 243, 244, 249, 270

K

Kabete, 9, 12, 25, 44, 48, 63 Kaberai, water at 36

Kafferskraal, 8, 86

Kahn, S/Sgt A. (1 Armd Car Coy), 107, 108

Kaisut Desert, 27, 66, 67

Kalacha, 27, 36, 37, 64, 65, 66, 87, 88, 91, 94, 99, 115, 129, 217

Kalam, 28, 90, 115, 135, 190, 216, 315

Kalin, 28, 32, 36, 37, 51, 66, 113, 315

Kandahar, HMS, 182

Karg, Sgt N. (DEOR), 261, 268

Karoli, 36, 67

Karora, occupied by Italians 15

Karramarra Gorge, 257, 259, 261; see also Combolcia

Pass Karsa, 65

Kassa, Leul-Ras 298

Kassala, Italians advance on 15, after capture 23, threat to 111, Italian withdrawal 94, 115, mention 58, 68, 70

Kat-Ferreira, Major I. M. (Lt Tk Coy), 10

Kay, Lt D. D. (1 Fd Bty), 278

Kay, Lt E. V. D. (2 FFB), 139, 141, 142, 146, 148, 156 Kent, Sgt H. R. (Lt Tk Coy), awarded MM 187

Kenya, possible Italian advance 5, 54, SA troop moves 6, 7, artillery available 5, need to reinforce 6, 22, number of South Africans 12, 63, precarious position 13, 14, West Africans arrive 14, Highlands 22, 26, topography 25, keypoints 26, 54, road 1. of c. 32, 274, Military Report 42, 55, settlers, Churchill's view 55, nervousness in 54, 56, regular forces 68, 80, Wavell's appreciation 68, 69, mention 4, 7, 9, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 31, 34, 38, 41, 51, 56, 57, 67, 86, 89, 90, 92, 95, 114, 174, 237, 274, 289, 314

Kenyao Rover, bridge 37

Kenyon, Lt D. T. (Lt Armd Det), 326

Keren, fall of 237, casualties 237, 252, mention 19, 178, 233, 295, 297, 314

Kerr, Mr (Kenya PWD), 32

Kerr, Pte J. (RNC), 266

Kershaw, Lt R. H. C. (SAAF), awarded DSO 229, mention 249

Khaki Hill, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305

Khartoum, Conference 58, mention 21, 46, 56, 68, 254

Kimberley 8, 31, 164

King, message to SA Bde 22

King, Major (later Lt-Col.), G. A. (1 SA Div Sigs Off), 64, 66, 113

King's African Rifles, see under Regiments and Battalions in Unit Index

Kippen, L/Cpl G. B. (1 Fd Coy), 197

Kirby, Lt-Col. W. H. (3 TS), 12, 110, 123, 125, 155, 166

Kirby Ridge, Mega 147, 148, 161, 162

Kirrippi, staging camp 48

Kismayu, airfield 22, feasibility of attack 58, 80, SA urges thrust on 68, Operation Canvas 69, 113, Aosta expects attack 84, 94, Cunningham to attempt capture 93, 113, 115, 127, 128, evacuation 127, 175, 180, 181, 182, occupation of 189, 190, naval bombardment 174, mention 25, 31, 35, 48, 81, 114, 126, 146, 173, 176, 191, 192, 198, 204, 209, 218, 220, 244, 256, 322

Kitale, 32, 37, 40, 51, 215 Klapka, Lt D. (1 TS), 238, 239

Klein, Major H. (1 Armd Car Coy), 108, 121, 131, 133, 288, 289, 290, 316

Kleinenberg, Lt T. M. (2 RB), 108

Knight, Lt B. J. D. (2 FFB), 119

Knysna, 33

Koen, Col. J. J. (Mtd Comdo Bde), 89n

Kokoi, 65

Komatipoort, 11

'Kom-Kom' 118, see also Engelbrecht, Lt-Col. C. L.

Korondil, 112

Korowe, waterhole 27

Kruger, Lt-Col. D. C. (2 A/A Bde), 13

Kruger, Lt-Col. P. (Army Printg & Stat.), 34

Kulkaber, outpost 321, 323, first attack 324, 325, 326, second attack 324, 326, 328

Kunchurro 92, 93, 113, 120, 126, 129, 130, 132, 133, 134, 135, 137, 139, 146, 149, 153, 166, 167, 216

Kurmuk, occupied by Italians 15

L

Labourers, 32, 34, 53 Ladysmith, 6, 12, 89, 164 Laisamis, 27, 36, 67

Lake, Abaya (see L. Margherita), Abyata 273, 277, 280, Algato (see Abyata), Aramaio 238, Ashangi 298, Awasa 289, Chamo 90, Elmenteita 22, Langana 273, 277, 280, Margherita 276, 290, 291, 293, Naivasha 22, Paradise 35, 67, 88, Rudolf 9, 25, 26, 28, 32, 37, 39, 52, 62, 65, 68, 69, 89, 90, 92, 94, 114, 115. 128, 134, 135, 215, 315, 322, Shala 273, 277, Stefanie 27, Tana 15, 321, 323, 325, 326, Victoria 215, Zwai 273

Lakes area, 90, 129, 175, 255, 256, 274, 288, 289, 291

Lakes, Battle of the 273-96

Lakes Force, 287

Lamu, 25, 26, 84, 174, 198

LangaLanga, 29, 36

Langata, 36, 48

Language, difficulties 20

Largajolli, Col., 301

Larkhill, 48

Larson, Lt L. A. (Lt Armd Det), 326

Laughton, Capt. F. S. (37 For. Coy), 29, 33

Lawrence, Lt T. J. (2 FFB), 141

Layzell, Col. K. C. S. ('T'SC), 44

Lazarus, Capt. K. H. (EA Surv. Gp), 179, 183

Leacol 275 (see also under Natal Mounted Rifles in Unit Index)

League of Nations, 1

Leakey, Sgt N. G. (KAR), awarded VC 294, 295

Leave, camps 48, home 219, 220

Lechemti, 318, 319

Ledge, The 230, 232

Lee, Capt. H. G. (Sigs SO, 1 SADiv),566

Left Bank Group, 273

Legal Section, 47

Legentilhomme, Gen., 23

Leisegang, Capt. (later Major) C. S. (1 A/Tk Bty), 62, 173, 247

Lentzner, Lt G. G. (36 Water Sup. Coy), 37

Leon, Capt. H. C. (SO'T', 1 SA Inf Bde), 74

Leopoldville, 46

Le Roux, Lt F. E. (Mapping Gp), 34

Le Roux, Major (later Lt-Col.) P. M. G. (NMR), 127, with RNC 76n, 203, 206, 267, 268, 300, 306, awarded DSO 269

L'Estrange, Lt-Col. G. E. (UMR), 13

Levies, Abyssinian 19

Levinkind, Major D. H. (33 Wks. Coy), 33

Lewis, A. D. Mr (Dir. of Irrigation), 29

Lewis, Major P. H. (2 RMT Coy), 73, 183

Lewis guns, 10, 19, 44, 45, 63, 75, 116, 230, 244, 322

Liaison Officer, SA 49, 53, 68

Liberati, Gen. (Savoy Grenadiers), in Awash sector 233, 247, on way south 252, in Shashamanna area 276, captured 295, mention 277

Liboi, 21, 54, 55, 82, 84, 85, 174, 175, 177, 228

Licce, 252

Lightfoot, Cpl H. St. C. (1 TS), awarded DCM 267, 269

Light Medical aid post, 42

Lines of Communication, troops for MFF 4, 86, Kenya 31, to Lodwar 37, behind 11 Af. Division 254, 289, via Berbera 227, through Tanganyika 227, in Lakes area 256, grow longer 316, from the south 319, mention 64, 274

Lion, at Medaccio 138

Lock, Pte F. W. P. (DEOR), 208

Lodwar, 28, 32, 37, 51, 315

Lodestar, aircraft 59, 60

Lokitaung, 28, 36, 37, 40, 51, 67, 113, 288, 316

Londiani, 39, 67

London, Lt D. W. (NMR), 100, 281

Longmore, Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur (AO C-in-C, ME), 21

Looting, at Gurati 178, Kismayu 190, Jelib 207, Diredawa 240, at Harar 235, at Combolcia 268, at Dessie 272, Amba Alagi 309, 312

Lorogumu River, 37

Loruth, borehole 36

Lourenco Marques, 11

Louw, Capt. J. H. (10 Fd Bty), 177

Lowe, Lt J. R. (5 Fd Coy), 120, 147

Luftwaffe, bombs Canterbury 7

Lugga Bulal, 95, 97, 98, 100, 102, 114, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126

Lugh Ferrandi, occupied 210, 215, bridge disaster 286, mention 22, 79, 174, 175, 180, 212, 214, 256, 286

Luxembourg, invaded 7

Lyall, Capt. W. (128 RMT Coy), 252

M

Mabungo, Juba crossing 196n, 198, 199, mention 35, 176, 201, 202, 204, 208, 209, 224

Macaulay, Lt C. (SAEC), 63, 64

Mackenzie, Lt-Col. Duncan (4 Gen. Hosp), 42

Mackenzie, Major H. (Searchlight Bty), 10

Mackenzie, Lt-Col. L. A. (SAEC), 30, 33

Mackinlay, Lt L. B. ('T'SC), 44

McCullough, Pte D. B. (RNC), 206n

McDavid, Major W. G. (15 Fd Amb), 43

McEwan, Spr A. W. A. (5 Fd Coy), 107

McGavin, Capt. J. S. (GC Regt), 291, 292, 293

McGregor, Cpl (1 Fd Coy), 193

McKay, Major ('T'SC), 44

McKenzie, Lt-Col. E. (15 Fd Amb), 42, 61

McKenzie, Lt-Col. M. D. (4 Fd Bde), 10, 57, 71, 176, 300, 306

McLaren, Lt A. O. (1 TS), 238

McLaren, Major W. P. F. (SAEC), 30, 33

McLennan, Major J. (28 Rd Con Coy), 29, 30

McLewee, CSM C. J. (1 TS), 257

McMenamin, Lt-Col. J. (RNC), 51, 75, 77, 79, 127, 172, 203, 266, 267, 268

McMillan, Lt-Col. N. D. (NMR), 11, 95, 99, 104, 280, 282

McPhee, L/Cpl I. (17 Fd Pk Coy), 328

Madagascar, 173

Madoca, 202

Magado Ridge, 288, 293

Maggs, Major E. O'C. (BM, 2 SA Inf Bde), 11, 138, 167, 253

Maginot Line, 4

Mai Chew, 298, 300, 304, 305, 306

Maidahad, waterhole 27, mention 36, 67, 87, 88

Maikona, 27, 36, 65

Mail, effect of 168

Mai Mescic Gorge, 301

Maji, occupied 316, mention 89, 91, 273, 274, 286, 315, 316

Majnardi, Gen., captured 319

Makonnen, Ras 300

Malaria, in Omo delta 28, and 25 Rd Con Coy 32, 81, and 1 A/A Bde 81, effects No. 1 Armd Car Coy 316, 16 Fd Coy 81, 319, 321, Repository party 322, mention 43

Maldwa River, 36

Malka Murri, Banda post 82

Malta, 56

Mambrini, Gen. (Ital. Af. Police), 250

Manda, 321

Mandera, 19, 110, 214, 216

Mannion, 2/Lt B. S. (3 Armd Car Coy), 206

Manpower, South African 8, 45, 53, 62n, 63, 81, 85, 86, 104, dilution policy 87, 1 SA Inf Bde 181, DEOR under strength 258, 1 SA Div 89, 329, 1st SA Inf Bde 226, realities 329, lack of reinforcements 227, 329

Mansur, Italian bridgehead 82, 182, 208, 215

Maps, inaccuracy 28, available 34, little value 95, 130, 193, handicap to 1 SA Div 136, almost useless 204, at Combolcia 265

Maraventano, Col., surrenders 315

Marcovich, Cpl M. (Ent. Unit), 169

Marda Pass, taken 228-32, mention 219, 232, 233, 243, 244

Marda's Breasts, 230, 231, 232

'Marghera', 182

Margherita captured 202, 203, 175, 176, 180, 184, 195, 197, 198, 201, 204, 207, 208, 209, 210

Marjorie Juta Company, see Women's Services in Unit Index.

Marmon-Harrington, armoured cars 181

Marriott, Brig. J. C. O. (29 Ind Inf Bde), 313

Marsabit, 9, 26, 27, 28, 32, 35, 42, 43, 44, 46, 62, 64, 65, 66, 67, 70, 87, 88, 91, 94, 95, 104, 105, 108, 110, 126, 129, 133, 169, 170, 217, 274

Marsden, Dr, 46 Marsh, Lt (SAAF), 249

Martin, Major C. E. (SAAF), 9

Martin, Capt. E. H. (DEOR), 200

Martin, Cpl J. A. (9 Fd Coy), 286

Martini, Major-Gen. Agostino (GOC, Amhara), 18

Masci, 316

Massacre Hill, 319

Massawa, occupied 257, mention 20, 68, 249, 256, 273, 297, 314, 321, 322, 323

Massey, Pte B. (NMR), 285

Mata Uarsissa, 83, 176

Matthews, S/Sgt D. (SACS), 46

Maud's Line, 65

Mawson, Major B. J.H. (2A/TkBty), 62, 83, 176,193, 239

Maxwell, Lt A. D. (SAAF), 111

Mayne, Major-Gen. A. G. O. M. (GOC, 5 Ind Div), before Amba Alagi 272, 297, 302, confers with Pienaar 300, 305, accepts surrender 311, 312, 313

Mazzarini, Mrs Violet, 298

Mazzi, Col. (102 Col. Div), 180

Mbagathi, camp 33

Meaker, Capt. J. (SAAF), 59

Mecciara, 232, 241, 242, 247

Medaccio, 137, 138, 144, 153, 163

Mediterranean, 24, 56, 216

Meeser, Lt R. D. (1 Armd Car Coy), 288, 315

Mega, escarpment 25, 27, enemy at 88, 92, veritable fortress 92, road from Marsabit 115, plan of attack 136-8, 151, 155, approach 136-46, Battle of 146-66, mention 27, 28, 32, 42, 91, 95, 105, 114, 120, 126, 127 134, 167, 170, 190, 200, 209, 214, 217, 220, 274

Mega Hill, 146, 155, 156, 162, 165

Meister, Major G. W. (1 A/A Bty), 10, 198

Melco, 262

Melka Galla, 44, 52, 61

Mello, 254

Melville, Lt-Col. S. A. (SAAF), 59

Melzer, Capt. L. (11 Fd Amb), 40, 120, 129n, 147

Merca, 174, 209, 212, 213, 219, 224, 228

Merille, tribesmen 51, 135

Merille, village 26, 27, 42, 43, 65, 67

Merry, Pte F. J. ('Q'SC), 208

Mersa Matruh, 23, 254

Mesandaro, 193, 195

Meti, 131, 132, 135

Meyer, Major L. W. (2 A/A Bty), 10

Michelangelo, Padre, 275

Middle East, C-in-C and SA Forces 6, 220, problems 23, 256, potential dangers 56, to reoccupy Berbera 210, ideas upset 218, serious problems 236, need for vehicles 254, 316, Auchinleck takes over 321, freed of E. African affairs 322, mention 5, 20, 45, 46, 48, 55, 58, 60, 64n, 93n, 213, 223, 256, 273, 278, 295, 314, 316, 319, 321, 323

Middle Hill, Alagi, 301, 302

Middleton, L/Cpl W. E. (9 Fd Coy), 286

Mido, 176, 181

Miesso, entered 242, mention 237, 238, 239, 241, 243, 244, 246, 247

Migiurtinia, 315

Military College S.A., 4, 9, 11, 50

Mill Colman, Major H., see Colman Miller, Pte J. A. (DEOR), 208

Mines, removing 36, stocks 64, improvised by SAEC 148, 156, Italian 106, 148, 152, 153, 162. 165, 167, 170, 179, 181, 186, 210, 257, 287, 323, 326

Minne, action at, mention 252, 275

Minnis Brig. A. (RE), Chief Engineer, EA Forces, 33, 67, 286

Minors, and mobilization 8

Mist, at Mega 149, 154, 155, 159, 162, 163, 165, 166, Debra Sina 258, Amba Alagi 306, Washa Waha 316

Mitchell-Baker, Brig-Gen. J. (QMG, UDF), 35

Mitubiri, 44, 54, 61

'Mobcol', 218 (see also 2 SA Inf Bde in Unit Index)

Mobilization, 1 SA Inf Bde 8

Modun, 182, 192, 201, 208, 209, 210, 211

Mogadishu, not bombed 18, airfield 22, instructions to 11 Af. Div 174, distance to Harar 204, 209, entered 211, magnetic mines 210, 212, lack of facilities 219, fixed defences 322, mention 35, 94, 175, 178, 180, 182, 192, 201, 202, 204, 207, 208, 209, 212, 213, 216, 218, 219, 224, 225, 226, 228, 229, 235, 236, 243, 315

Mogado, 88, 137, 154, 167

Moggio, 248, 274, 319

Mohawk, aircraft 326

Molale, 258

Molloy, Major (Patriots), 326

Molteno, Lt J. C. (DEOR), 77

Mombasa, defence of 7, anti-aircraft plan 10, not bombed 18, threat to 19, 69, mention 9, 12, 21,22, 24, 25, 26, 28, 31, 32, 38, 41, 44, 46,47, 54, 61, 62, 84, 88, 89, 198, 204, 209, 214, 218, 221, 223, 227, 236, 316

Monsoon, 59

Montezemolo, Col. A. C. di V. (Ital. Ch. of Ops), 313

Montgomery, Major (T' SC), 44

Moore, Sir Henry Monck-Mason (Gov. of Kenya), 22

Morale, in Kenya 54, 62, Italian 22, 23, 69, 79, 198, 200 201, 214, 228, 245, 270, 289, EA Force 80, Cunningham's hopes 85, effect of mail 168, South African 290, enemy's undermined 232, 312

Morelli, Major (Carabinieri), 247

Morillion, Capt. C. H. M. (3 Bde Sigs Coy), 152

Morris, Capt. N. D. (T'SC), 44, 45

Morris, Major W. H. (6 A/A Bty), 13, 173

Mortars, 3-inch 19, 61, 75, 77, 78, 100, 196, 266, 308, Italian 19, 239, ammunition 20, 44, 92, 93, 94

Morton, Major T. R. (32 Rd Con Coy), 32, 274

Moshi, 9

'Mossies', see WAAS in Unit Index

Mostert, Lt-Col. M. C. P. (SAAF), 317, 322

Motor-Cycles, arduous conditions 126

Motor transport, being augmented 4, staff view on motorization 16, in EA Force 20, 38, total SA vehicles 39, springs 66, 67, 86, 127, 217, 224, 225, chains withdrawn 68, 2nd SA Div units 86, Coloured drivers 87, 227, abandoned by Italians 304, 319, released for M.E. 254, 322, total from SA 316, mention 69, 85, 89, 113, 128, 227

Mount, Ambamelacce 301, Astembiel 301, Caeca 276, Cassi 289, Corarsi 297, 300, 301, 302, 303, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 313, Dofan 232, Fike 276, 277, Gugu 275, Muggo 276, Murdur 103, Palato 146, Termaber 258, Woghelem 301

Moyale, British 9, 15, 16, 23, 27, 54, 97, 110, 112, 170 Italian, bombed 10, 20, enemy withdrawal 105, 109, 147, 168, 1 SA Bde reconnaissance 108-12, occupied 169, 170, Regiment Botha approaches 194, mention 22, 25, 28, 65, 67, 82, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 95, 105, 106, 133, 136, 137, 146, 148, 150, 154, 167, 172, 177, 209, 214, 215, 217, 274

Msoings, 32

Mtanga Ya Papa island, occupied 190, mention 189

Muddo Gashi, 36

Muir, Pte J. H. (RNC), 206n

Mule, Tenente Franco (Ital. Arty), 163, 164, 165

Mule Plateau, 311

Mules, 65, 262, 288, 292, 293, 308, 310, 323

Muller, Corp. N. W. (DEOR), 110

Mullins, Major H. (SAEC), 25, 38

Munnick, Pte R. G. (DEOR), 208

Murder, in Diredawa 240, at Dessie 271, at Hula 288, of Gen. Volpini 312 Murle, 28, 115

Murray, Major R. H. E. (11 Fd Bty), awarded DSO 269, mention 177, 185, 188, 193, 261 Musketry, 69

Mussolini, visited by Aosta 17, intervenes in France 17, expectations 23, elated 56, dissatisfied with El Wak 79, orders evacuation of Somaliland 215, mention 29

Mussolini Tunnel, 258

Mutiny, at Diredawa 240

Myers, Major H. (SACS), 45, 46

Myburgh, Pte J. G. (FFB), 168

N

Nairobi, evacuation scheme 54, Smuts's visit 59, 60, road open to Addis 293, mention 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 15, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32, 33, 34, 38, 39, 42, 44, 47, 48, 54, 57, 58, 59, 63, 66, 69, 70, 84, 85, 86, 92, 174, 216, 217, 219, 228, 250, 288, 316

Naivasha, Lake 22, 33

Nakuru, 51, 59, 63, 89

Nam, Gen., captured 320

Namaruputh, occupied 216, mention 28, 90, 115, 134, 135

Nanyuki, SAAF at 21, 115, Smuts at 59, mention 26, 28, 32, 37, 39, 44, 46, 63, 66, 67, 86, 89, 169, 218, 219, 221, 236, 254, 288

Nasi, Lt-Gen. Guglielmo, in Eastern Sector 18, 314, in

Western Command 114, at Gondar 297, 314, 321, surrenders 328

Natal Field Artillery, 4 (see also Unit Index)

National Roads Board, 30

Native troops, Italian Colonial 19, suitability 55, need to bolster 62, Italian Frontier Force 175, disaffection among Italian 232 (see also under NEAS and various headings in Unit Index)

Navasa, HMT, 16

Neame, Lt-Gen. P. (Western Desert Force), 256

Neghelle, 277, 282

Neghelli, 22, 90, 92, 94, 109, 115, 137, 138, 139, 144, 147, 148, 156, 162, 167, 168, 210, 224, 225, 256, 273, 274, 286, 287, 290, 293, 315, 319

Nel, Lt-Col. P. (SAAF), 60

Nepau Pass, 37, 51

Newby, Major G. F. (12 Fd Coy), 64, 88, 167, 254

Newby, Lt R. M. (1 Med. Bde), 265

New Zealand, declares war 1, stipulations re troops 52, presence suspected 215

News, transmitted 46

Niblock-Stewart, Major N. G. (SAAF), 9

Nicholl, Capt. E. McK. (KIS), 64

Nicholson, Lt R. W. P. (RNC), awarded MC 269, mention 266

Niemann, Corp. N. J. (2 FFB), 141

Nigerians, language difficulty 20, and Kenya climate 55 Nile, road route 40, 237, 256, Army of the 85, Valley reserve 93, Blue Nile 95, 240, 258, 261, 273, 279, mention 56

No-man's-land, ascendancy over 54, 70

Non-combatants, 48

Non-Europeans, need for 8, 53, in SA Forces 87, mention 32 (see also NEAS in Unit Index)

North-East Front, 273

Northern Frontier District, 17, 26, 68, 87

Northern Rhodesia, 38

North Horr, 27, 32, 36, 42, 64, 65, 67, 70, 88, 90, 91, 93, 94, 95, 113, 129, 217

North West Frontier, 262

Norton, Lt D. G. (RNC), awarded MC 206

Norwegian ports seized, 7

Nurk, Capt. K. (Patriots), 326

Nurses, see under Medical in Unit Index

Nyeri, 33, 42, 43, 44

O

Oath, Africa Service 6, 7

Obot, 122, 126, 130

Observation Hill, 230, 232, difficulties 110, 278

O'Connor, Lt-Gen. Sir R. (Western Desert Force), 256

Oddur, 202, 215, 256

Offensive begins, 114, 116

Ogaden, 18, 68

Oldfield, Major J. F. (36 Water Sup. Coy), 29, 35, 85

Oldrieve, Lt W. H. (RB), 254

Oldring, Capt. G. H. CQ'SC), 169

O'Leary, Lt B. (DEOR), 241

Olsen, Major H. A., awarded DSO 308, mention 238, 239, 268, 308

Omboi, 201, 207

Omo River, crossed 317, 318, floods 317, 318, mention 28, 89, 135, 216, 253, 256, 257, 273, 274, 280, 289, 291, 294, 295, 296, 315, 317, 319

Oosthuizen, Capt. J. C. (130 RMT Coy), 217n

Oosthuizen, Lt J. J. (4 Fd Bde), awarded MC 269

Operation Canvas, 69, 113

Operations, plans vague 57

Opperman, Sgt J. A. (2 FFB), 164

Orbatte Hills, 132

Orde Mule, 319

Order of Battle, see Appendix 8

Ordnance Corps, S.A. 3, 49

Orenstein, Col. (later Brig.) A. J., DMS, EA Force 25, arrives Nairobi 40, mention 41

Orford, Dr J. H., 40

Osborne, Corp. E. M. (RNC), 204

O'Sullivan, Capt. P. J. (DEOR), 242

Otto, Pte H. (RNC), 266

Otto, Sgt P. V. (RNC), 266

Ourso, 254

Owen, Brig. W. (25 EA Bde), meets Merille 216, mention 134, 135, 215

P

Page, Lt-Col. J. Geddes (Kaff.R), 13

Paintin, Sgt J. R. (16 Fd Coy), 319

Palestine, 23

Palmer, Lt-Col. R. J. (1 SAP), 12

Palmera, Capt. R. (Regia Aeronautica), 226

Pannall, Capt. L. (11 Fd Amb), 147

Pannell, Lt D. (SAAF), 59

Parliament. 1, 7

Pass of the Dead, 298

Paterson, Lt-Col. D. E. (Rly Con & Main. Gp), 30, 33, 34, 322

Paton, Sgt A. M. (RNC), 78

Patriots, 69 (see also Unit Index)

Patterson, Capt. R. H. (2 Mob. Gen. Wkshps), 44

Pauling, Major J. G. (38 Rly Con Coy), 33, 212

Pay, 47

Pearce, Pte C. F. (DEOR), 241

Pears, Sgt A. E. (1 Fd Coy), 178

Peasants, armed 306, 311, 312

Pecorini, Lt-Col. Giulio, 270, 271

Pemberton, Cpl W. H. (NMR), 285

Penny, Lt W. H. (No. 1 Armd Car Coy), 105, 108

'Pensilvania', 180, 182

Perkins, Major W. G. (1 Bde Sigs Coy), 66, 91, 121

Personnel problems, 127, see also Manpower

Pesenti, Lt-Gen. Gustavo, GOC, Juba Sector 19, relieved 79, 80

Petain, Marshal, negotiating 12

Peters, Lt (6 A/A Bty), 74

Petrol, Italian stocks 18, dumps 39, 1 SA Inf Bde short of 212, 244, 245, 362, 363, unearthed at Mogadishu 213, 218, 219, for 'Mobcol' 236, acquired by Dukes 242, at Dessie 272, for light tanks 276, captured by NMR 290, mention 212, 225

Petterson, Air/Cpl E. H. (SAAF), 21

Pettifer, Major F. W. CQ'SC), 5

Phillips, Major E. (Spec. Sigs Service), 46n

Phillpott, Pte W. F. (RNC), 298

Phoney war, 4

Photographs, aerial 35, 115

Pialorsi, Gen., cut off 320

Pienaar, Col. (later Brig.) D. H. (1 SA Inf Bde), assumes command 11, splitting of brigade 52, 53, 57, visited by Gen. Brink 57, and El Wak 71-80, awarded DSO 79, Moyale reconnaissance 108-12, worry over personnel 127, 172, orders for Gobwen attack 176, 178, 183, 184, Juba crossing 192, 195, 198, taking Jelib 201, 204, 205, lack of fuel 212, 242, 244, 245, enters Addis 250, ordered to Dessie 256, 257, Battle of Combolcia 261-9, tribute 272, at Amba Alagi 300, 302-13, mention 22, 23, 54, 172, 200, 201, 204, 211, 219, 226, 227, 228, 236, 241, 251, 314

Pienaar, Spr J. P. (9 Fd Coy), 326, 328

Piersen, Capt. (TO. 12 A Div), 195

Pietermaritzburg, 8, 12

Piet Retief, Mounted HQ at 13

Pilkington, Captain (Wolla Banda) 326

'Pincol', see 1 SA Inf Bde

'PINFORCE', see 1 SA Inf Bde

Pinna, Gen. Pietro (Regia Aeronautica), 19, 313

Plans, not cut and dried, 57, 69, 92, 115, 208

Piatt, Lt-Gen. W. (Sudan Force), forces available 14,15, at Khartoum Conference 58, Italians anticipate moves 94, 115, commends Cape Corps 237, forces stripped 257, turns on Amba Alagi 297, agrees to Aosta's surrender 312, mention 22, 114, 313

Point 709, 52

Polish merchant's views, 17

Ponte del Greco, 319

Ponte Malcasa, 245, 274

Poole, Col. W. H. E. (St. Corps), 50, 58, 314

Poort, at Mega 153, 159, 165

Portees, 45, 73, 183

Port Elizabeth, fighters at 4

Port Sudan, 256

Portuguese East Africa, 10, 11

Postiglione, Lt-Col. (43 Col. Bde), 301

Posts and Telegraphs, Dept. of 46

Potchefstroom, 4, 8

Potgieter, Lt-Col. C. S. (Asst. Dir. of Transport), 38

Potterill, Pte F. R. (1 TS), awarded DCM 239

Potts, Lt J. G. (No. 1 Lt Tk Coy), awarded MC 281

Potts, Lt R. (7 A/A Bty), 322

Poulton, Lt-Col. N. E. (1 SA Div Sigs Off), 66

Pralormo, Gen. (24 Col. Div) at Wadara 289, 290, south of Dalle 292, 293, rescued 318

Preller, Major R. H. (SAAF), awarded DFC 21, mention 9

Premier Mine, 8, 11, 13, 15

Press, news for 46

Prestige, Italian 20, 92

Pretoria, road to Nairobi 6, wireless link with 46, mention 8, 33, 38, 48, 54, 85

Pretorius, Sgt (Lt Armd Det), 326

Pre-war opinion, 68, 69

Prisoners 47, 119, 120, 125, 132, 133, 145, 168, 170, 177, 184, 186, 188, 197, 200, 203, 204, 206, 207, 211, 212, 232, 235, 239, 241, 242, 252, 257, 258, 265, 268, 272, 275, 276, 283, 287, 289, 290, 292, 293, 294, 295, 298, 317, 318, 319, 320, 323, 326, 328

Propaganda, Italian 23, British 289

Provost, see under Police, SA Military in Unit Index

Purdon, L/Cpl R. K. (NMR), awarded DCM 285

Putter, Sgt J. D. (SAA), awarded MM 269

Pyramid, 301, 302

Q

Quartermaster General, UDF 35, 38

Queen's Battery, 1

Quin, Capt. S. E. V. (1 SA Inf Bde HQ), 308

Quoram, 298, 304, 305

R

Radar, development 46

Railhead, Nanyuki 26, 66, 67, 70, Kitale 32, 67, 70

Railways, employees on service 30, Thika-Garissa 34, Kenya and Uganda workshops 45, Mogadishu-Villagio 212, at Afgoi 224, Jibuti-Addis line 227, 236, target for SAAF 230, 233, Diredawa-Addis 248, 254, 322, Awash bridge 322

Rain, in E. Africa 27, 28, 58, effect on roads 62, 67, in Chalbi Desert 27, 36, 67, 91, torrential 64, and seizure of Moyale 92, at Mega battle 149, 150, 153, 154, 155, 158, 163, 165, Italian prediction 168, affects plans 209, 217, 218, before Addis Ababa 251, cloudburst at Harar 255, Juba River floods 256, at Debra Sina 258, in Combolcia Pass 262, torrent at Bocoggi 274, 276, at Bubissa Hill 279, at Dadaba 281, 282, delays columns 287, and Italian supply routes 289, at Mai Chew 300, at Amba Alagi 306, 308, 310, downpours at Maji 315, 316, floods Omo River 317, at the Didessa 320, before Gondar 323

Rajula, HMT, 16

Ralls, Pte F. H. (1 TS), 268

Ram, Subedar Richpal, awarded VC 295n

'RANK Plan', 51

Rankin, 2/Lt N. K. (SAAF), 22

Rankin, Major (Sudan Def. Force), 302, 307

Ras, 306n

Rashid Ali, 256

'Rats', 4-wheel drive 294

Raubenheimer, Capt. D. B. (SAAF), 59

Raugei, Col., surrenders 321, mention 268, 315

Raw, Cpl J. (RNC), awarded DCM 269, mention 266

Rebels, Abyssinian, 70, 88, 90, 95, 114, 129, 229, 240, 252, 261, 263, 287, 289, 295

Reception Camp, Nairobi 29

Reconnaissance difficulties, 95

Red Sea, Italian threat in 5, opened to American shipping 257, mention 20, 229, 257, 273, 297

Red Tab, 6

Rees, Lt E. J. W. (1 Armd Car Coy), 161, 162, 291, 292, 293

Reid, Pte I. G. W. (1 TS), 83

Reinforcements, 48, 87

Renton, Major M. (11 Fd Amb), 40, 124

Reserve supplies, 1 SA Div 113, 136

Reserves, UDF 2

Reserve MT Companies, available in E. Africa 38, 39 (see also under Cape Corps, 'Q' Services Corps, Indian & Malay Corps in Unit Index)

Residency, Mega 153, 165, 166

Ressel, Jose (1 Ent. Unit), 169

Rhinoceros cars, 120

Rhodesia, nervousness in 56

Ricchia, 262

Richards, Brig. C. E. M. (24 G.C. Bde), arrives in Kenya 14, at El Wak 71, 72, 74, conference with Godwin-Austen 172, mention 37

Richardson, Lt A. G. (SAEC), 85

Rifles, grenade shortage 92, 93, 94, Italians shoot high 100

Ritchie, Brig. A. McD. (21 EA Bde), 293

Roads and road construction, reconnaissances 5, 38, 39, 67, importance 30, 127, machinery 31, main Kenya 1. ofc. 31, on Marsabit plateau 35, maintenance 70, new road from Marsabit 115, 217, transformation 217, Nairobi-Addis open 293, appalling conditions, 293.

Roadblocks, 118, 120, 122, 132, 233, 242, 257, 258, 268, 269, 270, 288, 297, 312, 313, 320

Roberts, Major N. H. (Spec. Sigs Service), 46n

Robertson, Col. Sir Brian, appointed AQMG, EA Force 13, quoted 48, 49, 227

Robertson, Capt. (Hygiene Off., 2 SA Inf Bde), 170

Robi, village 252

Robi the Shifta, 90, 133, 134

Robinson, L/Cpl H. A. (RNC), 204

Robinson, Cpl R. B. (RNC), 206n

Rocca Littorio, occupied 315

Rocyn-Jones, Lt A. H. (16 Fd Coy), 38

Rodda, Lt C. St. J. (1 TS), 82, 198

Rolle, Colonel (Shoan Banda), 247

Rome, radio 55, 309, defensive policy 69, mention 80, 103n, 168, 178, 190, 208, 215, 312, 313

Rommel, Lt-Gen. Erwin (Afrika Korps), 219

Roodt, Pte D. C. (3 TS), 168

Roodt, Major K. (G2, AFV, 1 SA Div), 113

Rose, Col. J. G. (Dir. of Transport), 11

Rosebank Showgrounds, 4, 8

Rose-Nel, Major E. (130 RMT Coy), 217

Roscher, Capt. J. G. (1 FFB), 149

Royal West African Frontier Force, 4

RO 37, aircraft 83

Ruda, Pte A. M. (1 TS), awarded MM 267, 269

Rudd, Lt J. (DEOR), 208

Rumney, Spr C. (38 Rly Con Coy), 34

Rurake, signal station 33

Russell, Col. D. (5 Ind Div), 312

Ryan, Capt. E. W. B. (2 RB), 170

S

Sabatini, Gen. (Regia Aeronautica), 175

Sabdarat, 68

Saddle Hill, 230, 232

Sadei, Banda at 82

Saffery, Major H. E. (32 Rd Con Coy), 32n

Sandford, Brig. D. A., 253

Sandigliano, Col. V. di, 166

Sandrock, Major C. W. A. (34 Wks. Coy), 33

Santini, General (102 Col. Div), surrenders 252, mention 174, 233, 235, 241, 242

Sassabaneh, 225

Satellite landing ground, Gobwen 173, 176, 183, 184, 185, 192, 193

Saunders, Capt. C. A. C. (No. 2 Armd Car Coy), 90, 117, 118

Savoia, aircraft 78, 83, 226, 232, 244, 249, 258, 270, 271

Sayers, Cpl R. W. (DEOR), awarded MM 191

Scala, Lt-Gen. Ettore, GOC, Shoa 18, N-E front 273, 274, captured 319

Scandinavians, 7

Scholtz, Major H. (4 A/A Bty), 81, 287

Schonland, Brig. (Prof) B. F. J. (Spec. Sigs Service), 46

Schuster, Lt E. F. (18 Fd Bty), awarded MC 234

Sciano, 258

Sciola, 296, 315, 317

Scott, Sgt A. R. (RNC), 268

Scrimgeour, Pte A. R. A. (DEOR), 268

Searchlight, at Marda Pass 232, at Amba Alagi 305

Selassie, Emperor Haile, returns 95, on way to Belaiya 114, suspicious of EA Force 253, at Debra Marcos 257, mention 250, 252, 265, 298

Senate Bill, 1

Senescall, Lt-Col. G. T. (DEOR), awarded DSO 203, mention 8, 51, 72, 185, 193, 198, 200, 201, 306

Service Corps, SA 3

Settlers, Kenya 55

Seymour, Lt (128 RMT Coy), 252

Seyoum, Leul-Ras, 298, 304, 306, 307, 312

Shannon, Lt-Col. S. B. (SAEC), 30, 32, 33, 67

Shashamanna, entered 289, mention 22, 115, 252, 270, 273, 274, 276, 285, 292, 294, 319

Shaw, Lt A. H. E. M. (DEOR), awarded MC 311, mention 269

Shaw, L/Cpl C. H. (1 Bde Sigs Coy), 108

Shaw, Lt P. G. F. (1 Lt Tk Coy), 295

Shaw, Pte W. (RNC), 266

Shellshock cases, 83

Shelver, Sgt A. E. (2 FFB), 166

Sheppard, Lt (1 Med. Bde), 262

Sherbrooke-Walker, Capt. E. (1 SA Div T Off), 169, 170

Shifta, see Forces, Abyssinian in Unit Index

Ships, at Kismayu 173, 180

Shoa, 18, 19, 89, 114, 229

Short, Lt-Col. V. C. B. O'B. (1 Bn, SATC), 9

Short, Major W. F. (Fd Survey Coy), 30, 34

Shropshire, HMS, bombards Kismayu 189, bombards Modun 209, 210

Shume, 33

Sickness, incidence 43, 81, 226, see also Malaria

Silberbauer, Capt. H. L. (DEOR), awarded MC 259

Simonstown, 1

Simpson, Spr R. A. H. (1 Fd Coy), 37

Simpson, Major R. J. L. (1 Fd Bty), 88, 177, 189

Simpson, Capt. W. (11 Fd Amb), 124, 167

Sinai coast, radar watch 46

Singapore, defence 56

Sire, 247, 252, 319

Sirigatti, Gen. (13 Col. Bde), surrenders 252, mention 233

Sir Lowry's Pass, 27

Situation maps, 131

Skelton, Lt (16 Fd Coy), 320

Slack, Capt. F. G. (1 Bde Sigs Coy), 66, 121

Slouch hats, 97, 215

Smallwood, Brig. G. R. (23 Nig. Bde), training Nigerians 5, arrives in Kenya 14, in lead to Harar 235, enters Addis 250, west of Omo River 318

Smith, Capt. B. Owen (DEOR), awarded MC 187, mention 185

Smith, Major H. D. W. (16 Fd Coy), 25, 29, 173, 190, 254

Smitheman, Lt-Col. D. F. (1 TS), 8, 51

Smuts, Gen. J. C. (Prime Minister and C-in-C, South Africa), amendment on war motion 2, becomes PM 2, and commandos 3, sees Wavell 5, cables War Office 7, farewell to 1 SA Inf Bde 15, and move to Canal Zone 56, confers with GOC, EA Force 58, Khartoum Conference 58, visits SA troops 59, aircraft attacked 59, 60, agrees to send another brigade 60, gives Cunningham free hand 63, hopes for Kismayu operation 69, 70, offers second division 85, Nile Valley Reserve 93, see Brink 216, move of S. Africans to ME 218, 220, promoted Field Marshal 314, mention 6, 12, 15, 40, 54, 57, 68, 87

Smuts, 2/Lt J. (3 Fd Coy), 60

Snyman, Lt S. v. d. V. (4 Fd Bde), awarded MC 269

Soddu, entered 295, mention 109, 273, 276, 286, 288, 289, 290, 291, 292, 293, 295, 296, 315, 318, 319

Sole, 276, 289

Solium, captured 80

Sololo, outpost at 88, 137, 5 SA Inf Bde patrol 105-8, evacuated 112, mention 157

Solomon, Lt F. (1 Med. Bde), 257

Solomon, Pte G. (DEOR), 191

Somalia, see Somaliland, Italian

Somaliland, British, Wavell's visit 5, forces in 14, Italians occupy 23, 80, and morale in Kenya 54, attack on Tug Argan 55, Italians expect landing 94, reoccupation 174, 210, 227, Brig. Buchanan in command 227, re-establishment of administration 236, 253, mention 6, 18, 23, 227, 229, 276, 320

Somaliland, French, 5, 17, 18, 23, 69, 229, 254, 315, 322. 323.

Somaliland, Italian, threat to Red Sea 5, sectors 18, 19, attack 'impossible' 69, TS probe frontier 85, 90, enemy retire from 212, Mussolini orders evacuation 215, occupied 216, no further operations 236, mopping up 218, 274, 286, mention 14, 17, 18, 19, 26, 32, 54, 57, 68, 81, 82, 114, 128, 169, 174, 214, 229, 314

Somerset, Lt-Col. D. I. (SA Ir.), 12

Soroppa, 287

Soroti, 40, 48

South Africa, declares war 2, breathing space 4, war with Italy 10, views at Cairo Conference and crisis 12, helps Dickinson 28, 29, 38, 56

South Africa House, 7

South Africans, first contingent 7, 9, in E. Africa Force, 12, 48, 52, 55, 70, 93, praised by Godwin-Austen 79, for ME 191, strength in E. Africa 70, 221, 222, 322, to be withdrawn 220, 221, 314, 329

Southey, Major R. J. (3 TS), 166

Southern Sector, Italian 18

South Force, attacks Kulkaber 325, 326, mention 323

Sowrey, Group-Capt. W. (RAF), 20

Soya, 181

Specialists, UDF 45, 64, 86, 87

Spilhaus, Major T. M. S. (12 Fd Amb), 42, 55, 220

Spitzkop, 263

Splitting of formations, 52

Springs, see motor transport

St. Clair, Capt. (5 SA Inf Bde HQ), 227

Stacey, Lt J. M. (1 Fd Coy), 37, 186, 199

Stadler, Lt A. E. (25 Rd Con Coy), 325

Staff, amalgamation 47, 49

Stander, Major C. L. (2 M/C Coy), 133, 134

Starvation, at Villagio 228

Steedman, Capt. W. F. (2 SA Inf Bde T Off), 90

Steel, Capt. A. M. (19 Div Fd Pk Coy), 197, 22In

Steenkamp, Capt. W. P. (10 Fd Amb), 235

Steni, Major (Italian OC, Mega), 166

Stephens, Lt-Col. L. W. K. (1 Med. Bde), 62, 177

Steven, Major A. F. (27 Rd Con Coy), 30n, 32, 315

Stewart, Lt J. (16 Fd Coy), 319

Steyn, Capt. E. E. (4 Fd Bde), awarded MC 185, mention 62, 184

Steyn, Lt L. S. (3 Armd Car Coy), 186

Stiger, Pte H. R. (DEOR), awarded MM 187

Storey, Capt. (later Major) J. S. (10 Fd Bty), awarded MC 269, mention 109, 110, 176, 193n, 203, 261, 269, 304, 306

Stott, Cpl G. (2 Armd Car Coy), 279

Stott, Lt M. (5 A/A Bty), 244

Strachan, Lt-Col. D. B. (10 Fd Amb), 11, 41, 76, 189, 209, 259

Strada Imperiale, 219, 225

Strada Vittoria, 258

Strategy, Allied 14, 56, air 21, objectives 68, 256, 273

Stretch, Spr E. H. (5 Fd Coy), 107

Stretcher-bearer, Native 87

Strydom, Capt. G. S. CQ' SC), 78

Stubbs, Spr G. A. (9 Fd Coy), 286

Sturgeon, Major G. E. (3 TS), 105

Stutterheim, 33

Sub-Area Commanders, 48

Sub-Nigel Gold Mine, 237

Sudan, Italian threat to 4, forces available 14, 80, desert 17, Wavell's appreciation 68, operations from 70, 94, 321, mention 15, 17, 18, 22, 56, 58, 89, 273, 274, 301

Suez Canal, threat to 4, mention 21, 55

Sugar Loaf Hill, El Yibo 98, 99, 100, 101, 102

Sugden, Col. H. (RE), 35

Suk Pass, 32

Sumner, Lt-Col. H. L. (CTH), 13

Sunan Gado, 126

Supplies, SA Advanced Depot 29, escorts needed 86, at Keren 237, problems 85, 216, 254, mention 83, 113, 212, 213, 225

Survey, Directorate 34

Sutherland, Lt (17 Fd Pk Coy), 326

Swart, Major J. (1 Div Sigs Coy), 66

Swartkop aerodrome, 9

Syria, 256, 297

T

Tabda, brush at 82

Table Mountain, Combolcia 265

Tactics, at El Wak 77, at El Yibo 96, 98, 102, 104, Sololo 108

Tana River, access to 9, bridge 29, 81, 212, floods 34, mention 14, 26, 31, 34, 69, 70, 94, 127, 176, 177

Tanga, guns at 322

Tanganyika, possible Italian advance 5, timber reconnaissance 33

Tanks, in SA 2, from Egypt 12

Tapson, Major (EA Pioneers), 65

Tas Escarpment, 65, 217

Tassin, 210, 211

Taylor, Lt-Col. H. A. (2 NMR), 13

Technical Adviser, E.A. Force 45

Teletypists, 46

Tessenei, Italian withdrawal from 94, 115, mention 68, 70

Tessitore, Gen. Vincenzo (GOC, Eritrea), 15, 18

Territorials, British 56

Tertale, see Gardulla

Tertalli Hills, 90

Texaco House, Nairobi 45

Theron, Major F. (17 Fd Bty), 173, 211, 317

Theron, Col. (later Brig-Gen.) F. H. (UDF LO), at Cairo Conference 68, carries letter to Wavell 85, views re second division 86

Theron, Capt. S. v. B. (SAAF), 84, 226, 244

Theunissen, Lt H. B. (NMR), 133, 134

Thika, 32, 33, 34, 36, 81, 173, 197

Thomas, Capt. L. S. (3 A/Tk Bty), 62, 88, 221, 287

Thompson, Lt A. W. (1 Armd Car Coy), 124, 161

Thompson, Capt. E. H. T. (1 Med. Bde) 262

Ticcio, 252

Tigoni, 25, 42, 48

Tigre, 298

Timber, provision of 33, at Shashamanna 319

Tirrech, 227

Tissi, General, arrival in Abyssinia 92, Left Bank Group 273, divisions dissolve 289, 295, captured 319

Tobruk, 70, 93n, 256, 297

Todenyang, occupied 216, mention 28, 90, 115, 134, 135

Togo Pass, 301

Togora Pass, 301, 302

Topeisa Hill, 110, 111

Topography, E. Africa 25

Torda, 180, 201, 203, 208

Torr, Capt. E. H. (1 Armd Car Coy), 288

Toselli, Pass 272, 300, 301, 302, 304, 306, 312, 313, Fort 300, 301, 302, 309, 310, 311, 312

Toselli, Major Ptetro, 297, 300

Tosti, Gen., 252

Tramonti, Lt-Col., 301

Transit camp, SA 48

Transport, Director of 11, shortage 38, see also Motor Transport

Transvaal, possible raid 10

Transvaal Provincial Roads Administration, 31

Treharne, Spr H. (9 Fd Coy), 328

Trezzani, Lt-Gen. Claudio (Viceroy's C. of S.), surrender 313, mention 18, 240, 312

Triangle, see Mount Corarsi

Tromp, Lt B (25 Rd Con Coy), 31

Tsitsikama Forest, 33

Tug Argan Gap, 55

Tug Dakato River, 233

Tula River, bridges 31

Tulia, 42

Tullis, 2/Lt B. (SA Ent. Unit), 169

Tunnel, Mussolini 258

Turbi Hills, 67, 87, 90, 91, 94, 105, 106, 108, 109, 112, 124, 137, 169, 170

Turkana, detachment in 9, Dukes in 51, 52, 61, communications 28, developments 87, operations delayed 128, Merille hostile 216, mention 32, 37, 44, 51

Turkana tribesmen, 32, 135, 215

Turkey, 191, 192

Turkwell River, 37, 51

Tutton, Major J. (RE), 189, 195

Twin Pyramids, 300, 302, 308, 309

Two Tree Hill, 146, 152

Tyres, Viceroy's requests for 18, from Japan 23

Tyson, Major (17 Fd Pk Coy), 317

Tytherleigh, Sgt G. W. (5 Fd Coy), 105, 107

U

Ueb, 137

Uegit, 215

Uganda, 40, 51

Ugolini, Col., at Kulkaber 325, 328

Umboi, see Omboi

Urn Hagar, 301

Um Idla, 95

Uniform, SA 50n

Union Bridge, 198, 211, 221n; see also Yonte

Union Jack, 250, 253

United Kingdom, see Great Britain

United States, and Red Sea route 257

Upper Route, 242

Upton, Lt (SAAF), 84

Usumbara Mountains, 33

Uys, Bdr A. J. (1 Fd Bty), 248

V

Valencia, aircraft 243

Valetti-Borgnini, General, Dessie-Amba Alagi sector 257, commanding Alagi 301, 309, captured 313

Van Dam, Lt-Col. G. C. (2nd S.S. Bde), 3

Van den Heuvel, Gen., arrival 92

Van der Hoven, Capt. P. F. (SAA), 322

Van der Byl, Lt P. V. G. (DEOR), 110

Van der Vyver, Trooper (SATC), 54

Van der Westehuizen, Gnr P. S. (5 Fd Bty), 295

Van Deventer, Col. D. J. C. B. (Mtd Comdo Bde), 89

Vanetti, Col., 269, 271

Van Heerden, Alwyn (Ent. Unit), 169

Van Heerden, Sgt C. (SAEC), 107

Van Noorden, Lt-Col. H. P. (1 FFB), 3, 94, 148, 154, 164, 165, 236, 253

Van Rensburg, Lt J. R. Janse (2 FFB), awarded MC 164

Van Ryneveld, Lt-Gen. Sir Pierre (CGS, UDF), warns about Italy 4, at farewell parade 15, informed of expected attack 53, 54, names GOC, 1 SA Div 57, at Khartoum Conference 58, visits SA troops 59, offers artillery brigades 61, sees Gen. Brink 216, mention 7, 50, 220, 237

Van Strubenzee, Brig. A. B. (CRA, 5 Ind Div), 308

Varda, General, and Dessie defences 240, 258, 270, 271, accused by Gen. Frusci 270

Varty, Pte H. R. B. (RNC), 206n

Vehicles, sent overland from SA 316

Venter, Major C. J. (5 Fd Coy), 8n, 35, 62, 125, 167

Venter, Col. J. J. C. (AAG, SAF), 46, 47, 169

Venter, Lt (SAAF), 226, 244

Veronie, Spr B. G. (9 Fd Coy), awarded BEM 286

Vichy, Government 17, French ports 173

Vickers guns, 44, 75, 118, 131, 152. 159, 164, 186, 197, 199, 239, 240, 293, 308

Victoria Cross, 198, 295

Village Mountain, Combolcia 265, 268

Villagio Duca degli Abruzzi, 212, 228

Volpini, Gen., murdered 311, 312

Volunteers, UDF 6, 221, AG's estimate of 8, Non-European 8, reliance on 53

Voortrekkerhoogte, 3, 9

Vosloo, Gnr J. P. (SAA), awarded MM 269

Vorster, L/Bdr A. N. (1 Fd Bty), 278

Vorster, Sgt B. (11 Fd Bty), awarded MM 188

W

Wadara, Battle of 288, 290, 291, mention 175, 287, 288, 289, 292, 293

Wade's Post, 303, 307, 308

Wajir, water at 26, 36, attack expected 54, Smuts at 60, need for garrison falls away 219, mention 9, 20, 21, 22, 31, 32, 37, 39, 52, 62, 69, 70, 71, 73, 82, 83, 105, 108, 110, 173, 174, 177, 178, 212, 214, 215, 217, 218

Walker, Major C. G. (2 Armd Car Coy), 54, 96, 98, 101, 102, 104, 143, 145

Walker, Capt. F. (3 Mob. Gen. Wkshps), 127

Wallis, Corp. J. (5 Fd Coy), awarded MM 153, mention 148

Walvis Bay, fighters at 4

War Cabinet, Great Britain, telegrams 23, and aid to

Greece 191 War Correspondents, 59, 250

Wardrop, Capt. C. H. D. (SAAF), 67n

Warren, Lt (27 Rd Con Coy), 81

Washa Waha, 315, 316

Water, in Kenya 35, 70, 'divining unit' 35, treated 35, 65, holding up operations 69, 94, 95, discipline at El Yibo 100, 101, 102, at Hagadera 85, 87, mention 78, 81, 89, 109, 113, 125, 128, 135, 146, 150, 157, 190, 225, 226, 254

Water-bottles, as spoils 79

'Waterloo Battle', 230

Wavell, Gen. Sir A. (C-in-C, ME), assumes command 5, visits SA 5, instructions to Dickinson 9, visits Sudan and Kenya 5, 16, problems in ME 23, dispatch 35, and 1 SA Inf Bde 55, General Directive 56, firm on retaining S. Africans 56, Khartoum Conference 58, first Cairo Conference 68, wishes for S. Africans 69, 70, 85, success in Egypt 80, policy on SA brigades 81, views on moving SA forces 93, 191, 192, 216,217, hopes for rebellion 95, visits Kenya again 112, signals re attack 113, considers Asmara operation 115, signal on Mogadishu 192, the plan to take Harar 209, 210, another Cairo Conference 218, committed in Greece 219, move of S. Africans to ME 219, 220, and advance beyond Diredawa 236, and surrender of Addis 245, 249, wants S. Africans in Egypt 256, mention 5, 6, 39, 54, 86, 93, 94, 167, 297, 321

Wayburne, Capt. S. (SAMC), 66

Wayne, 2/Lt D. W. (1 Fd Coy), 108, 185

Weale, Major B. G. (31 Rd Con Coy), 30n, 32, 274

Webb, Pte (NMR), 278

Webi Iero, bridgeheads 82

Webi Shebelli, river 175, bridge 224, 225

Wei Garis, 214

Wellesley, aircraft 326

Wells, Capt. F. W. (DEOR), 185, 187, 269

Wendt, Lt-Col. L. C. (2 RDLI), 13n

Wessels, Major J. H. (2 FFB), 118

Wessels, Major N. G. (5 A/A Bty), 13

West Africa, reinforcements from 5, troops arrive 14, 22, in EA Force 70

Wetherall, Major-Gen. H. E. de R. (11 Af. Div), commands 1 Af. Div 14, division renumbered 58, confers with Cunningham 127, enters Mogadishu 211, discovery of petrol 213, 218, 224, advance to Marda Pass 230, admires SA gunners 235, 1 SA Inf Bde lack of fuel 244, 245, enters Addis 250, civilian problems 251, few troops at disposal 273, 274, to 'go it alone' 289, expecting full-scale attack 292, becomes C-in-C, East Africa Command 322, mention 32, 114, 128, 173, 174, 205, 209, 218, 223, 246, 247, 264, 268, 276

Weygand, Gen., 58

Whaleback, 301

Wheeler, Lt B. C. (8 Fd Bty), 288

Wheeler, Pte C. H. (SA Ir.), 153

Whiley, Lt (Cape Corps), 323

White, Cpl R. R. G. (1 Armd Car Coy), 125

White flag, misuse of 155, 206, 302

Whittingdale, Lt-Col. (Govt. Survey Dept), 30

Whyte, Lt-Col. I. B. (7 Fd Bde), 88, 173, 177, 190, 211, 317, 320

Wieht, Major J. D. (10 Fd Amb.), 41, 235, 259

Will, Major D. D. (1 FFB), 293

Wilkinson, Lt L. B. (130 RMT Coy), 215

Williams, Capt. C. G. G. (1 Fd Coy), 193, 195

Williams, L/Cpl M. (DEOR), 208

Williams, Lt W. (SAEC), 31

Williamson, Lt L. G. (1 Armd Car Coy), 120, 121, 130

Wilson, Spr R. B. (9 Fd Coy), 286

Windsor, Spr (5 Fd Coy), 153

Wingate, Col. Orde, 95, 252, 253

Winti, 178

Wireless, sets available 3, 45, 76, silence 71, 176, American sets 121, failure 124, 248, difficulties at Mega 152,166, at Combolcia 264, at Amba Alagi 302, mention 96, 98, 130, 167, 217, 227, 246, 259

Withdrawal, Italian policy 94

Witwatersrand University, 46

Wocke, L/Bdr E. H. (7 Fd Bde), 317, 320

Wocke, Major J. R. (1 FFB), assumes command 254, mention 90, 292

Woggidi, 258

Wolchefit Pass, surrender of 323, mention 314, 321, 322, 325 Woldia, 298, 305

Wolf, Capt. L. G. F. (5 A/A Bty) 225, commands

7 A/A Bty 321 Wolfe, Capt. W. C. ('J' RMT Coy), 67n

Women, in UDF 47, 53; see also under Women's Services in Unit Index

Wondo, 175, 288, 289, 291, 293, 319

Wood, 2/Lt D. A. (2 Armd Car Coy), 139, 141, 142

World War I, 15, 19, 40, 42, 57, 89n

Woroma, water at 27, 36

Worrollu, 315

Wright, Lt H. A. (9 Fd Coy), 228, 325 Wright, Cpl J. (1 Bde Sigs Coy), 108

Wynyard Battery, 1

X

X-Ray units, see under Medical, S.A. in Unit Index

Y

Yavello, airfield 21, 22, possible operations 92, 113, next objective 216, mention 42, 90, 115, 129, 132, 133, 136, 137, 139, 142, 144, 146, 149, 152, 162, 167, 170, 221, 273, 274, 286, 287, 288, 290, 293, 315

Yeatman, Major J. L. (Kenya Armd Car Regt), 328

Yeomanry, 56

Yonte, column 193, crossing 195, bridge christened 198, salvaging pontoons 286, mention 189, 197, 198, 199, 201, 209, 211, 212, 220, 221n

Z

Zanzibar, guns at 322

Zaptie, 19

Zariba, 76, 77

Zauli, Gen., 141, 145, 287

Zeilah, 23, 227

Zeppenveld, Capt. F. G. (SAEC), 63

Zietsman, Pte L. (RNC), 268

Zonderwater, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 30, 33, 62, 86

Zwanepoel, Pte P. A. (SA In), 152, 153

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UNITS AND FORMATIONS

Listed under Air Force, Armies, Armour, Artillery, Battalions, Brigades, Cavalry, Commandos, Corps, Divisions, Engineers, Forces, Irregulars, Medical, Navy, Non-European Army Services, Police, 'Q' Services, Scouts, Signals, Technical Services, and Women's Services

A

AIR FORCE, Italian: Strength 10, 20, whittled down 70, 84, 85, Divisione Azzurra formed 84, lack of aircraft 126, 190, only 56 aircraft left 294, crushing blows 229, 249, 270, last remaining aircraft 271, 323, general 5, 14, 19, 38, 83, 175, 215, 247, 268, 301, 313 321

AIR FORCE, Royal: Rhodesia Sqn 20, 21, general 46, 229, 240, 249, 306, 326, 328

AIR FORCE, South African: Aircraft 3, reaches Nairobi 9, nine kills in a day 84, 172, gains supremacy 87, 172, reconnaissance difficulties 95, strength in E. Africa 223, attacking trains 248, Addis bombed 248, casualties 328, general 4, 9, 10, 20, 70, 76, 84, 111, 115, 127, 174, 176, 179, 187, 192, 207, 223, 229, 240, 241, 243, 263, 265, 270, 271, 276, 277, 282, 287, 288,289, 320, 326, 328

1 Fighter Sqn 9, 10, 21, 84
2 Fighter Sqn 21
3 Fighter Sqn 84, 179, 226, 249, 270, 317, 322
1 Bomber Bde 59
11 Bomber Sqn 9, 10, 21, 59, 115, 229
12 Bomber Sqn 9, 115, 229
15 Bomber Sqn 317, 322
16 Bomber Sqn 322
40 Army Co-op Sqn 21, 59, 60, 66, 78, 88, 89, 95, 100, 102, 114, 115, 116, 118, 119, 122, 124, 130, 131, 133, 134, 135, 137, 144, 154, 156, 158, 161, 164
41 Army Co-op Sqn 111, 112, 193, 207, 226, 230, 270,322, 325
2Wing 322
Close Support Gp 317

ARMIES, British

Army of the Nile 85
Eighth Army 64n, 322

ARMOUR, East African: East African Armd Car (or Recce) Regt 9, 72, 75, 77, 211, 235, 248, 280, 288, 289,290, 292, 325, 328

ARMOUR, Italian

Light Tk Sqn 17, 19, 142, 143, 145, 279, 283
Medium Tk Coys 17, 20, 247, 276, 278, 279, 294
Armd Car Sqn 19, 20, 148, 156, 162, 180n, 276, 289, 293

ARMOUR, South African

SA Tank Corps, established 9, strength in E. Africa 221, general 48, 253
1 SA Motor-Cycle Coy 54, 64, 65, 94, 136, 280
2 SA Motor-Cycle Coy 94, 129, 133, 136
1 SA Armd Car Coy 12, 91, 105-8, 120, 121, 124-6, 129n, 130, 136n, 138, 161, 162, 165, 221, 286-93, 315, 316
2 SA Armd Car Coy 54, 82, 90, 94-6, 98, 100, 101, 118, 129n, 134, 139, 143, 158, 181, 275, 277-9, 291, 293, 295
3 SA Armd Car Coy 54, 72, 73, 76, 82, 108, 109n, 110, 172, 177n, 183, 184, 186, 189, 193, 198, 199, 203, 204, 206, 207, 226, 237, 240, 253, 257n, 258, 259, 262, 263, 297, 304, 305
4 SA Armd Car Coy 86
13 SA Armd Car Coy 221
14 SA Armd Car Coy 221
3 SA Recce Bn 54n
6 SA Armd Car Regt 221
1 SA Lt Tk Coy 10, 12, 22, 44, 57, 71, 73, 77, 89, 179, 183, 186, 188, 193, 199, 202, 232, 276, 278, 280, 281, 289, 295, 317, 319
SA Lt Armd Detachment 325, 326, 328

ARTILLERY, British: Royal Artillery 237, 257, 302n

ARTILLERY, East African

1 EA Lt Bty 5, 6, 9
52 EA Lt Bty 287, 288
53 EA Lt Bty 325

ARTILLERY, Cold Coast

51 GC Lt Bty 71, 179, 322
51 GC Med Bty 325

ARTILLERY, Indian

18 Mountain Bty 278, 279, 289, 294, 325
22 Mountain Bty 5, 9, 179, 280, 282, 289, 294, 325

ARTILLERY, Italian

Field artillery 19, 20, 111, 147, 151, 154, 155, 159, 161, 163, 165, 180, 187, 197, 198, 203, 206, 207, 225, 227, 230, 231, 234, 235, 237, 242, 248, 261, 263, 264, 265, 268, 269, 271, 273, 276, 281, 282, 284, 285, 287, 291, 294, 301, 304, 308, 311, 318
Anti-aircraft 18, 19, 179, 180, 190, 198, 227, 263, 269, 271,283, 285, 301, 304, 306
Pack Artillery 92, 134, 230, 237, 242, 275, 292
Anti-tank 281, 283, 285, 289
Coast and Naval 180, 190, 261, 268

ARTILLERY, Nigerian: 52 Nig Lt Bty 230, 232, 233, 292, 317, 320

ARTILLERY, Rhodesian: 4 Rhod A/Tk Bty 62

ARTILLERY, South African

SA Artillery, trained officers 2, at Potchefstroom 4, 13, portees 45, extra brigades offered 61, units for Middle East 321, general 221
Field Artillery
1 Fd Bty CFA 88, 177, 179, 183, 189, 193, 198, 230, 231, 234, 247, 248, 276-8, 281, 282, 289, 292, 294, 295, 317-19
3 Fd Bde THA (7, 8 and 9 Btys THA) 4, 57, 62, 66, 88, 113, 151, 221
7Fd Bty THA 62, 64, 113, 136, 170, 221, 287, 290, 292, 295, 317
8Fd Bty THA 91, 94, 101, 102, 113, 119, 138, 150, 154, 155, 159, 161, 165, 170, 221, 288
9 Fd Bty THA 113, 121^1, 129n, 132, 139, 146, 149, 151, 153, 161, 163, 167, 221
4 Fd Bde SAA (10, 11 and 12 Btys SAA) 7, 10, 12, 54, 57, 71-3, 88, 111, 176-8, 183-5, 188, 190, 210, 226, 239, 246, 247, 257n, 261, 262, 264, 266, 268, 270, 271, 297, 303, 305, 306, 308-10
10 Fd Bty SAA 52, 77, 109n, 110, 112, 176, 177, 193, 196, 199-203, 239, 253, 257, 261, 262, 264, 304
11 Fd Bty SAA 74, 77, 109n, 111, 177, 188, 193, 196, 201, 202, 241, 253, 259, 261, 262, 264
12 Fd Bty SAA 73, 76, 77, 177, 199-201, 204, 239, 257, 262, 267, 304
7 Fd Bde SAA (17,18 Fd Btys SAA and 5 Fd Bty NFA) 88, 173, 177, 182, 190, 198, 202, 211, 228-30, 233, 234, 246, 247, 280, 295, 317-21
17 Fd Bty SAA 173, 177, 201, 205, 233, 280, 317, 320
18 Fd Bty SAA 173, 177, 230, 231, 234, 280, 317, 320
5 Fd Bty NFA 173, 177, 225, 228, 230-4, 274, 279, 280, 282, 289, 294, 320
1 Med Bde SAHA (1 and 2 Med Btys SAHA) 54, 62, 177, 234, 247, 253, 257, 262, 266, 268, 269, 271, 274, 305, 306, 309, 310, 317, 320, 322
1 Med Bty SAHA 177, 179, 183, 185, 188, 193, 196, 199, 202, 204, 205, 210, 246
2 Med Bty SAHA 173, 177, 179, 234, 235, 241
Anti-Aircraft Artillery
1 A/A Bde SAA (1, 2 and 3 A/A Btys and 1 Searchlight Bty SAA) 8, 10, 46, 57, 63, 81, 89, 230
1 A/A Bty SAA 4, 10, 198, 220
2 A/A Bty SAA 10
3 A/A Bty SAA 10
1 Searchlight Bty SAA 10
2A/A Bde SAA (4, 5, 6 and 7 A/A Btys SAA) 13, 57, 59, 63, 295
4 A/A Bty SAA 63, 81, 89, 135, 137, 148, 221, 287
5 A/A Bty SAA 13, 63, 172, 177n, 184, 193, 221, 225, 230, 232, 234, 243, 244, 257n, 287, 305, 317-19
6 A/A Bty SAA 13, 63, 74, 78, 88, 108, 109, 173, 221, 243, 257n, 305, 317, 319
7A/A Bty SAA 321, 322
Coast Artillery
Cape Garrison Artillery 1
1 Special Service Detachment SAA (14 and 15 Heavy Btys SAA) 322
2 Special Service Detachment SAA (16, 17 and 18 Heavy Btys SAA) 322
Anti-Tank Artillery
1A/Tk Bty SAA 62, 173, 247
2A/Tk Bty SAA 62, 83, 84, 172, 176, 177n, 193, 199, 239, 253
3A/Tk Bty SAA 62, 88, 91, 94, 119, 121, 123, 138, 143, 145, 221, 287

B

Banda, see Irregulars, Italian Native

BATTALIONS, Abyssinian: 2 Ethiopian Bn 466

BATTALIONS, British

Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders 328
Highland Light Infantry 305, 323
Worcesters, 1st Bn 304, 305, 309, 313
Skinner's Horse 302n

BATTALIONS, East African

King's African Rifles, general 4-6, 20, 22, 31, 36, 51, 52, 56, 64, 65, 82, 87, 190, 250
1/1 KAR 15, 52, 84, 189, 190, 202, 204, 210, 289, 317, 320
1/2 KAR 176, 215, 293
1/3 KAR 129, 136, 170, 231, 283, 287 1/4 KAR 212, 217, 219, 273, 287, 288 1/5 KAR 84, 189, 190, 202, 248, 276, 277-9, 318 1/6 KAR 72, 202, 277, 282, 283, 291, 294, 323, 325 2/3 KAR 128, 134, 315 2/4 KAR 128, 134, 135, 216, 315, 316, 328 2/6 KAR 321
1 EA Pioneers 323, 325
2 EA Pioneers 64, 65, 325

BATTALIONS, Gold Coast

1GC Regt 71, 199, 205
2GC Regt 199, 201, 205
3GC Regt 72, 199, 256 GC Pioneers 75

BATTALIONS, Indian

3/12 Frontier Force Rifles 302
3/18 Garhwal Rifles 302, 308, 309
3/14 Punjab Regiment 322

BATTALIONS, Italian:

General 20, 206, 227
Alpini 19, 268, 279
Bersaglieri 19
Blackshirts (MVSN) 19, 92, 229, 237, 245, 247, 258, 261, 263, 264, 266, 276, 285, 301
Carabinieri 14, 174, 180n, 197, 229, 247, 301
Colonial, 2nd 92, 7th 92, 12th 92, 285, 17th 92, 131, 132, 134, 20th 212, 229, 231, 22nd 266, 27th 15, 38th 229, 49th Amhara 203, 54th 92, 161, 215, 291, 59th 92, 107, 108, 60th 92, 131, 134, 64th 235, 73rd 175, 74th 175, 75th 174, 180n, 202, 76th 175, 83rd 235, 275, 87th 258, 93rd 258, 94th 174, 180n, 202, 140th 233, 191st 79, 175, 192nd 175, 225, 193rd 174, 180n, 184, 196, 196th 174, 180n, 203, 207, 210th 285, Battalion 'M' 206
Coast Bn 180, 197
Savoy Grenadiers 19, 247, 301, 307

BATTALIONS, Nigerian

1 Nig Regt 52, 230-5, 317, 319, 320
2 Nig Regt 202, 228, 230-5, 239, 289, 292, 294, 318
3 Nig Regt 230, 233, 274, 280, 318, 320

BATTALIONS, Northern Rhodesian: 1 N Rhod Regt 288, 315

BATTALIONS, South African

1 Regt Botha 4
2 Regt Botha 12, 87, 91, 105-8, 110, 112, 133, 137, 167, 169, 170, 254
Cape Town Highlanders 13
De la Rey, Regt 3
Duke of Edinburgh's Own Rifles 8, 11, 16, 22, 28, 37, 51, 52, 56, 60, 61. 72^1, 77, 78, 82, 108-10, 177n, 178, 183-91, 193-201, 203, 208, 210, 211, 232, 233, 237, 241-5, 251, 252, 257n, 258, 259, 261-5, 268-70, 298, 300, 305-13
1 Field Force Bn 65, 90, 91, 94, 121, 126, 129, 132, 138, 148, 149, 154, 155, 159, 161, 163, 254, 274, 275, 292, 293, 295
2 Field Force Bn 65, 87, 91, 94, 102, 103, 116-20, 139-45, 148, 149, 154, 156, 158, 162-6, 168,275,284
3 Field Force Bn 18, 43
1 Imperial Light Horse 11, 86, 275
2 Imperial Light Horse 221
Kaffrarian Rifles 13
Kimberley Regt 197, 198
Middellandse Regt 227
1 Natal Carbineers 8, 16, 22, 51-3, 56, 60, 73-8, 109-11, 127, 172, 176, 177n, 183, 184, 186, 189, 195, 198-207, 209-11, 233, 236, 237, 242, 250, 251, 257n, 258, 259, 262, 264-8, 270, 297, 298, 300, 303-5, 310, 312, 313
2 Natal Carbineers 221
1 Natal Mounted Rifles 11, 54n, 64, 65, 87, 90-103, 114, 127, 133, 136, 153, 167, 274-8, 280-4, 288-93, 295
2 Natal Mounted Rifles 13
Pretoria Highlanders 13
Pretoria Regt 8
Rand Light Infantry 12, 86, 212
1 Royal Durban Light Infantry 12, 86
2 Royal Durban Light Infantry 13,86
Royal Natal Carbineers, see Natal Carbineers
1 SA Irish 12, 110, 120, 121, 124-6, 129-33, 137-66, 217
1 SA Police 12, 86
2 SA Police 12, 86
Special Service Bn 1, 3, 8, 14, 20
1 Transvaal Scottish 8, 11, 16, 22, 51, 52, 56, 60, 61, 73, 75-8, 82^1, 90, 172, 176-8, 183-91, 193-201, 204, 207, 208, 210, 211, 232, 237, 239-43, 253, 257-9, 262. 264-6, 268, 270, 271, 274, 303-10, 313
2 Transvaal Scottish, 13, 86
3 Transvaal Scottish 12, 13, 91, 105, 110, 120-6, 147-67
Umvoti Mounted Rifles 13, 86

BATTALIONS, Sudanese: Equatorial Bn 90

BRIGADES, 'Australian'

29 'Australian' Bde 325
30 'Australian' Bde 325

BRIGADES, East African Infantry

21 EA Bde (formerly 1 EA Bde) 9, 14, 38, 173, 174, 217,218, 256, 274, 286-8, 293
22 EA Bde (formerly 2 EA Bde) 5, 9, 14, 52, 64, 81, 82, 84, 172, 176-9, 182, 189, 190, 201, 202, 204, 208, 209, 228, 245-8, 251, 268, 274, 276, 280, 289, 292, 294-6, 317-19, 322
25 EA Bde 28, 44, 66, 69, 70, 88-90, 113-15, 121-5, 128, 134, 135, 190, 215, 218, 256, 274, 288, 315, 322, 323, 325, 326, 328
26 EA Bde 323, 325, 328

BRIGADES, Gold Coast Infantry

24 GC Bde (formerly 4 GC Bde) 14, 22, 52, 53, 56, 62, 71-4, 77, 81, 174, 176, 179, 182, 193, 196n, 198, 201, 204, 205, 210, 212, 215, 226, 256, 274, 286-93, 318, 322

BRIGADES, Indian Infantry

9 Indian Inf Bde 302, 306, 308, 309, 310 29
Indian Inf Bde 297, 302, 305, 310, 313

BRIGADES, Italian

Irregulars, see under Irregulars 15
Amhara Motorized 175, 192
Colonial, Eritrean 19, 9th 92, 133, 13th 235, 252, 14th 229, 235, 252, 16th 175, 17th 227, 239, 20th 180, 25th 92, 43rd 301, 70th 227, 76th 205, 91st 180n, 92nd 180

BRIGADES, Nigerian Infantry

23 Nig Bde (formerly 3 Nig Bde) 14, 54, 56, 62, 173, 177, 182, 209, 210, 219, 224-6, 229-35, 237, 245, 257, 274, 289, 294, 296, 317-20, 322

BRIGADES, South African Infantry

Active Citizen Force 6, 7
1 SA Inf Bde Group, farewell parade 16, arrives Mombasa 22, at Gilgil 29, in 1 SA Div 50, split 52, Dukes rejoin 61, El Wak raid 70-80, Moyale reconnaissance 105, 106, 108-12, Juba operations 173, 176-209, Yonte crossing 195, capture of Jumbo 200, capture Margherita 202, 203, Jelib 201-5, in Force Reserve 209, lack of petrol 212, 233, 244, 245, to come under 1 SA Div 217, under 11 Af Div 218, 223, driving north 219, 226, 227, under strength 226, Hubeta Pass 237-9, Diredawa occupied 240, enter Miesso 242, enter Asba Littorio 243, in Addis Ababa 251, advance to Omo 253, advance to Combolcia Pass 257-9, Battle of Combolcia 259-69, enters Dessie 271, 272, under Sudan Force 300, advance to Amba Alagi 300-3, Amba Alagi 303-13, sails for Middle East 314, general 8, 10-16, 21-4, 30, 41, 44, 46, 51, 54, 56, 68. 69, 81, 82, 87, 90, 92, 114, 211, 220, 232, 236, 274, 275, 287, 296, 297
2 SA Inf Bde Group, in 1 SA Div 50, arrives Mombasa 57, at Marsabit 64, 66, capture of El Yibo 92-104, crosses frontier 114, capture of Gorai 116-20, occupies Kunchurro 126, 129, Banno patrol 129-32, Crossroads action and approach to Mega 136-46, Battle of Mega 146-66, occupies Moyale 169, 170, 215, 'Mobcol' 218, 220, 236, to Berbera 218, 220, in British Somaliland 227, 236, 253, troops lent to 11 Af Div 274, sails for Middle East 314, general 11, 44, 58. 59. 61, 70, 86, 87, 109, 113, 133, 134, 167, 170, 190, 217, 246, 254
3 SA Inf Bde Group 12, 58, 86
4 SA Inf Bde Group 13, 58
5 SA Inf Bde Group, in 1 SA Div 50, arrives Mombasa 62, at Marsabit 87, 91, Sololo ambush 105-8, crosses frontier 114, capture of EI Gumu 120-1, captures Hobok 122-5, occupies Banno 129-34, approach to Mega 136-46, Battle of Mega 146-66, concentrates at Wajir 218, move to Middle East 221, 223, 254, at Mersa Matruh 314, general 12, 44, 57, 63, 66, 70, 86, 92, 94, 95, 109-14, 116, 126, . 127, 167, 190, 217, 218, 219
6 SA Inf Bde Group 12, 58, 86
7 SA Inf Bde Group 13
8 SA Inf Bde Group 13
9 SA Inf Bde Group 11, 13 Field Force Bde 6, 7, 11
2 Special Service Bde 3, 4, 6, 13

BRIGADES, South African Mounted: SA Mounted Commando Bdes 4, 89n

C

CAVALRY, Italian: 19, 20, 251, 261, 265, 292

COMMANDOS, British: 51 Arab-Jewish Commando 257, 302, 309

COMMANDOS, South African

Defence Rifle Associations 2, 3
Mounted Commandos 227

CORPS, East African: EA Service Corps 73, EA RMT Coy 286

CORPS, Somali: Somaliland Camel Corps 23

CORPS, South African

Cape Corps 8, 39, 48, 67, 87, 135, 142, 168, 215, 217n, 223, 227, 237, 315, 323
SA Admin Pay and Clerical Corps 3
SA Engineer Corps, see Engineers, South African
SA Indian and Malay Corps 39, 48, 67, 87, 173, 174, 212, 217, 219, 223, 224, 227, 228, 246, 248, 251, 252, 274, 287, 288, 293, 315
SA Instructional Corps 2, 12
SA Medical Corps, see Medical, South African
SA Native Military Corps, 48, 87, 223
SA Ordnance Corps 3
SA 'Q' Services Corps, see 'Q' Services, South
African SA Service Corps 3
SA Corps of Signals, see Signals, South African SA Staff Corps 333
SA T' Services Corps, see Technical, South African
SA Tank Corps, see Armour, South African
SA Veterinary Corps 333

CORPS, Sudanese

Arab Corps 15
Equatorial Corps 315, 316

CUSTOMS GUARDS, Italian: R Guardia Finanza 229, 247, 264

D

DIVISIONS, African

11 (formerly 1) African Div., poised for attack 114, Kismayu operation 173, 177, 178, 182, 189, advance to Mogadishu 202, 209, 210, 211, thurst to Harar 213, 218, 219, includes 1 SA Inf Bde 223, clears Marda Pass 232, captures Harar 235, crosses Awash 248, occupies Addis Ababa 250, Dessie 271, 272, into Lakes area 273, 274, NMR and 1 FFB on loan 274, to clear Soddu 289, links with 12 Af Div 293, advance on Jimma 295, crosses Omo 317, 318, general 14, 32, 38, 41, 44, 58, 62, 81, 88, 89, 127, 192, 205, 208, 214, 220, 221, 224, 245, 252, 256, 259, 263, 275, 292, 300, 313, 316, 321

12 (formerly 2) African Div, El Wak raid 73-80, poised for attack 114, Juba operations 172-210, advance from south 256, 273, 274, 286, delayed 289, Battle of Wadara 290, links with 11 Af Div 293, reconstituted 322, Kulkaber 326, general 14, 44, 53, 58, 61, 62, 63, 81, 88, 89, 105, 111, 112, 127, 170, 211, 212, 214, 221, 273, 274, 290, 292, 313

DIVISIONS, 'Australian': 4 'Australian' Div 167, 173, 178, 190, 214

DIVISIONS, East African

Coastal Div 14
Northern Frontier Districts 14

DIVISIONS, Indian

4 Indian Div 178, 237
5 Indian Div 237, 257, 272, 297, 300, 304, 305, 308. 309, 311, 312

DIVISIONS, Italian

Africa Div (Cacciatori d'Africa) 19, 20, 233, 247, 261, 272, 301
Blue Div (Divisione Azzurra) see Air Force, Italian
Savoy Grenadier Div 19, 20, 233, 237
21 Colonial Div 90, 92, 141, 145, 287, 289, 290, 291, 293, 295
22 Colonial Div 273, 315, 320
23 Colonial Div 318
24 Colonial Div 289-95, 318
25 Colonial Div 276, 294, 295
26 Colonial Div 318
101 Colonial Div 174, 175, 180, 201, 202, 211, 215, 224, 225. 288, 291, 295
102 Colonial Div 174, 180, 192, 201, 207, 208, 211. 228

DIVISIONS. South African

1 SA Div, formed 50, arrives in E. Africa 61, manpower situation 62n, 104, 25 EA Bde under command 69, 88, dispersal 63, primary task 90, capture of El Yibo 93-103, Gorai 116-20, El Gumu 120-1, Hobok 122-5, Banno 129-34, co-ordination with 12 Af Div 111, Mega, plan of attack 133, 137, 139, approach march 136--46, Crossroads clash 139-45, Battle of Mega 146-66, move on Moyale 169, redistribution 217, future role 218, transfer to Middle East 216, 217, 219, 223, 226, thanked by Cunningham 220, at Amariya 314, general 26, 43, 44, 57, 58, 62, 66, 68, 70, 87, 88, 89, 109, 112, 129, 169, 170. 178. 200, 214, 219. 256

1 SA Mounted Commando Div 13, 227
2 SA Div 50. 58. 61. 63n, 85, 86, 169. 212, 227
3 SA Div 13, 50
6 SA Armd Div 50, 54n, 237n

DUBAT, see Irregulars

E

ENGINEERS, East African

54 EA Field Coy 64, 240
EA Military Labour Service 36, 67
EA Survey Group 34, 179

ENGINEERS, British: Royal Engineers 14

ENGINEERS, Gold Coast: 53 GC Fd Coy 37, 288, 322

ENGINEERS, Indian: Sappers and Miners 302n, 323

ENGINEERS, Italian: General 180, 180n, 247, 261, 276, 319

ENGINEERS, Nigerian: 51 Nig. Fd Coy 317

ENGINEERS, South African

SA Engineer Corps 3, 7, 9, 25, 27, 29, 30, 32, 37, 38, 48, 64n, 115, 127, 217, 223, 233, 237, 248, 254, 274, 315, 316, 318, 322 1 Fd Coy 29, 30, 37, 51, 60, 72, 73-6, 79, 82, 109, 172, 177n, 178, 179, 181, 182, 184-7, 189, 190, 193, 195-7, 199, 212, 225, 226, 237, 240, 241, 253, 257-9, 268-71, 297, 298, 305, 313 3 Fd Coy 60, 89, 288

5 Fd Coy 8, 25, 35, 36, 62, 63, 67, 105, 109, 120, 122, 123, 125, 129n, 132, 133, 136, 138, 147, 148, 152, 153, 167

6 Fd Coy 9
9 Fd Coy 212, 228, 254, 256, 286-8, 290, 292, 319, 323, 325, 326, 328
12 Fd Coy 36, 64. 65, 88, 91, 93, 94, 96, 98, 109, 120, 148, 167, 220, 221, 254, 256, 319
16 Fd Coy 25, 29, 31, 38, 81, 173, 182, 190, 210, 224, 225, 254, 256, 292, 319-21
17 Fd Pk Coy 317, 325, 326, 328
18 Fd Pk Coy 254
19 Fd Pk Coy 177n, 178, 179, 197, 221, 224, 287, 290, 291
21 Fd Pk Coy 36, 64, 67, 120
24 Workshop and Pk Coy 197, 212, 228
25 Road Con Coy 30-2, 81, 321, 323, 325
26 Road Con Coy 30n, 31, 32, 67, 81, 127, 274
27 Road Con Coy 30n, 31, 32, 81, 84, 192, 293, 315
28 Road Con Coy 29-32, 109
29 Road Con Coy 30n, 31, 32, 254
30 Road Con Coy 30n, 67, 116
31 Road Con Coy 30n, 32, 127, 274
32 Roads Maint Coy 30n, 32, 127, 274, 319
33 Works Coy 33, 254
34 Works Coy 33
35 Works Coy 29, 30, 33, 37, 197, 209
36 Water Supply Coy 29, 35-7, 85, 255
37 Forestry Coy 29, 33, 319
38 Railway Con Coy 33, 34, 212
39 Railway Con Coy 33, 34, 254
41 Harbour Con Coy 33, 34, 212
42 Geological Survey Sect 35, 85 Field Survey Coy 30, 31, 34
47 Railway Survey Coy 34
48 Bitumen Road Con Coy 32
Road Con and Maint Gp 30
Works, Water Supply and Forestry Gp 30
Railways and Harbours Gp 30
Mapping Gp 34
Railway Eng Bn 34
Railway Con and Maint Gp 33, 34, 322
Trigonometrical Gp 34

F

FORCES, Belgian: Congolese Forces 274, 321

FORCES, Commonwealth

East Africa Force, divisions 14, difficulties 16, 25, 48, 254, formations renumbered 58, expecting attack 53, insufficient vehicles 69, Kismayu priority 69, moral ascendancy 80, 87, regrouping 89, poised for attack 114, 174, Juba operations 175-211, advance on Harar 209, 219, moves 1,725 miles in 53 days 251, problems in Addis Ababa 252, anti-tank guns withdrawn 278, dependent on SA 314, fighting ends 328, general 19, 22, 28, 33-5, 38, 40, 43, 47, 52,67,70,85, 92, 109, 111, 127, 168, 175,212, 218, 221-3, 227, 249, 256, 273, 315, 316, 321

FORCES, South African

Active Citizen Force 2-4, 7, 29, 30, 40
Mobile Field Force 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 33, 58 see also SA Forces below Permanent Force 1-3, 78
Seaward Defence Force, see Navy, South African
SA Forces (in East Africa) 48, 58.
See also individual units, formations and corps

FORCES, Sudanese: Sudan Defence Force 14, 15, 89, 90, 237, 257, 263, 279, 297, 300, 302, 325, 326

FORCES, West African

Royal West African Frontier Force 4, 231, 319.
See also Gold Coast and Nigeria under Battalions and Brigades
Guardia Finanza, see Customs Guards, Italian

I

IRREGULARS, Abyssinian

Patriots 68, 93, 251, 257, 262, 263, 265, 267, 269, 271, 272, 274, 275, 279, 280, 298, 302, 304, 306, 307, 309, 310, 312, 317, 319-23, 325, 326, 328
Shifta 88, 90, 95, 129, 133, 251, 271, 275, 306, 309-12

IRREGULARS, Allied (Under British Officers)

Abyssinian 64, 65, 82, 88, 90, 92, 94-6, 101, 114, 129n, 130, 133, 136, 154, 169, 170, 177n, 183, 265, 266, 288, 325
Somali (Grant's) 108, 109
Sudanese 14
Wolla Banda 326, 328

IRREGULARS, Italian

Native 14, 37, 56
Banda (Bande Annate di Confine) 15, 20, 37, 38, 54, 65, 71, 73, 74, 82-4, 90, 92, 97, 103, 104, 106, 108, 118-24, 134, 137, 141, 153, 164, 167, 174, 175, 180n, 185, 188, 207, 210, 215, 229, 230, 233, 247, 261, 275-7
Dubat (Somali) 20, 82, 83, 175, 180, 192, 202, 206, 227, 229, 231

INFANTRY, see under Battalions, Brigades and Divisions

M

MEDICAL, British: Royal Army Medical Corps 40

MEDICAL, East African

Kenya Fd Amb 44
Uganda Fd Amb 44
Nyasaland Fd Amb 44
2 Tanganyika Fd Amb 42, 44
Zanzibar Fd Amb 44

MEDICAL, Gold Coast: 4 Gold Coast Fd Amb 37, 44

MEDICAL, Italian: Depot, Harar 235

MEDICAL, South African

SA Medical Corps 3, 7, 29, 40, 41, 43, 209, 223
10Fd Amb 11, 12, 25,41, 44, 73, 76, 169n, 172, 177n, 184, 189, 193, 195, 209-11, 235, 237, 253, 257n, 258, 259, 262, 305, 310
11Fd Amb 11, 16, 22, 40-3, 91, 105, 120, 124, 126, 129n, 147, 157, 167, 221
12Fd Amb 22, 42, 43, 55, 57, 65, 66, 88, 91, 96, 99, 119, 136n, 139, 146, 148, 150, 156, 170, 220
15 Fd Amb 42-4, 61, 88, 91, 135, 136n
4 SA Gen Hosp 33, 42-4 6
SA Gen Hosp 42
5 CCS 33, 42, 44
6 CCS 41, 42, 44
7 CCS 42
10-17 Motor Amb Convoys 42n, 44
SA Military Nursing Service 41, 42, 43
Mobile Field Dental Units 43, 44
Mobile X-Ray Units 43, 44
Mobile Bacteriological Labs 43, 44

N

NAVY, British: Royal Navy 12, 20, 127, 173, 174, 182, 208

NAVY, Italian: R. Marina 5, 14, 19, 20, 180n, 181, 261, 264, 266, 301 NAVY, South African: Seaward Defence Force 8, 93n

NON-EUROPEAN ARMY SERVICES:

General 7, 8, 47
See also Cape Corps, SA Indian
and Malay Corps
and SA Native Military Corps under Corps

O

ORDNANCE, South African

SA Ordnance Corps 3, See also Technical Services
Patriots, see under Irregulars, Abyssinian
Pioneers, see under Battalions, East African and Gold Coast

P

POLICE, Abyssinian: Ethiopian Police Force 280

POLICE, Italian: Italian Africa Police 14, 229, 250, 301

POLICE, South African

SA Military Police 47, 48, 211
SA Police Battalions, see under Battalions, South African

POLICE, Sudanese: Sudan Police 14, 15

Q

Q' SERVICES, South African

SA 'Q' Services Corps, general 3, 7, 11, 29, 42, 223, 316
1 Reserve MT Coy 39, 172, 177n, 181
2 Reserve MT Coy 37, 39, 51, 73, 82, 83, 109n, 172, 177n, 183, 253, 257, 297, 305, 310
1 Bde Coy 'Q' SC 177, 181, 257n, 305
2 SA Div MT 86, 169, 275, 305
1 SA Entertainment Unit 168, 169
Div Ammunition Coy 25, 168
Div Fd Bakery 25
Div Fd Butchery 25
Div Petrol Coy 25
Inland Water Platoon 48
Mobile Map Printing Sect 34
Div 'Q' SC Coy 67
7 Non-Div Transport Gp 86
8 Non-Div Transport Gp 217
Army Printing and Stationery Services 34

R

Regiments, see under Battalions

S

SCOUTS, Allied

Campbell's Scouts 262-5, 269, 272, 300, 302, 303, 307, 310, 312
Henfrey's Scouts 280, 282
Kenya Independent Scouts 64, 98

SUPPLY, South African: SA Service Corps 3. See also 'Q' Services

T

TECHNICAL, South African

'T' Services Corps, General 3, 7, 44, 45, 49, 86, 111, 223
1 Mobile Gen Workshops 44, 79, 109n, 177n, 197, 257n, 305
2 Mobile Gen Workshops 44, 45
3 Mobile Gen Workshops 44, 127 1-4
Mobile Field Workshops 44
Base Gen Workshops 44

W

WOMEN'S SERVICES, British

First Aid Nursing Yeomanry 46
Marjorie Juta Company 43

WOMEN'S SERVICES, South African

SA Military Nursing Services, see under Medical, South Africa
SA Women's Auxiliary Service 47
SA Women's Auxiliary Army Services 47, 53
Voluntary Aid Detachments 16

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