New Zealand Infantry Brigade Concentrated at AnzacMay 1915
Johnston concentrates the New Zealand Infantry Brigade after its units complete the landing.
Historical person
Francis Earl Johnston Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Francis Earl Johnston, based on 6 World History Database records associated with New Zealand.
6 records1915–19156 events5 places
Chronological biography
1915
New Zealand Brigade Ordered to Helles5 May 1915
Johnston's brigade is transferred from ANZAC to reinforce the Helles offensive.
Krithia Daylight Advance Ordered8 May 1915
Johnston commits New Zealand battalions to a costly daylight advance during the Second Battle of Krithia.
Auckland Battalion Daylight Attack Ordered7 August 1915
Johnston orders the Auckland Battalion forward after delays prevent the planned dawn assault.
Night Assault on Chunuk Bair Approved7 August 1915
Johnston accepts the plan for the Wellington Battalion to attack the summit before dawn.
Rhododendron Spur Assembly Delayed7 August 1915
Johnston's brigade reaches the Chunuk Bair approaches late after difficult night movement.
Titles and roles
Commander New Zealand Infantry Brigade
Record provenance
This biography is assembled from World History Database records filtered by country and personal-name fields. Exact duplicate display records are removed. The database is an index rather than a complete narrative biography; formal research should verify entries against relevant primary or specialist sources.