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Andrew, Hargest and Freyberg in Egypt

Andrew, Hargest and Freyberg in Egypt

Three key commanders of the Crete and North African campaigns, (left to right): Lieutenant Colonel Andrew, CO 22 Battalion, Brigadier Hargest and Major General Freyberg confer at Helwin, Egypt on 21 July 1941.

Alexander Turnbull Library,
Reference: DA 13918
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Thanks, Mark - not sure how this one slipped through! Have corrected the caption and changed the title. Jamie Mackay www.nzhistory.net.nz
Mark
The terrain and uniforms suggest that the photo was taken in North Africa, Crete. Andrew commanded 22 Battalion, not 20 Battalion.

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