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Artillery shells explode at El Alamein

Artillery shells explode on a ridge in the southern sector of El Alamein, September 1942. The photograph was taken from positions occupied by New Zealand gunners of 27 Battery, 5th (NZ) Field Regiment.

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el alamein
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Alexander Turnbull Library
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3 comments have been posted about Artillery shells explode at El Alamein

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KATHRYN DITO (KATE)

Posted: 26 Jan 2015

My mother is the sister of W.H. HARLAND. We live in the Blue Mountains in Sydney., Henry had two sisters, my mother is the only one left.

Bobbie14

Posted: 07 Mar 2010

My uncle Nevile James Boswell was killed in action at El Alamein 28/06/1942. He was with the NZ 'B' Force 30th Infantry. My daughter has visited his grave. Would like to make contact with anyone else having family that served El Alamein, 1941-1942.

AJillnonymous

Posted: 17 Feb 2010

My Uncle (my mothers brother) died on 24 October 1942 and was buried in El Alamein. Beside him is No. 67266 H. W. Harland, 24th Bn NZ Infantry. Died aged 23 on 26 October 1942. We are looking for his relatives (maybe my married name relatives too). If any one can help much appreciated.