Wellington Battalion Lands at Anzac
Malone brings the Wellington Battalion ashore and begins organising defensive positions within the ANZAC perimeter.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1914-1915
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William George Malone Biography and Timeline
Follow William George Malone through 15 dated historical records for New Zealand.
William George Malone, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1915–1915Years on this page
1915
Walker's Ridge Defences Strengthened
Malone strengthens exposed positions on Walker's Ridge as the ANZAC beachhead settles into defensive warfare.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1914-1915
Wellington Battalion Moves to Helles
Malone's Wellington Battalion moves south with the New Zealand Infantry Brigade for the renewed Krithia offensive.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1914-1915
Daisy Patch Advance Survived
Malone leads the Wellington Battalion through intense fire during the New Zealand attack across the Daisy Patch.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1914-1915
Wellington Battalion Returns from Helles
Malone's battalion returns to ANZAC after suffering heavily during the fighting around Krithia.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1914-1915
Courtney's Post Command Assumed
Malone takes responsibility for Courtney's Post and begins strengthening its vulnerable defensive works.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1914-1915
Quinn's Post Command Assumed
Malone takes command of Quinn's Post and begins extensive work to strengthen the dangerous forward position.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1914-1915
Quinn's Post Bombing Tactics Improved
Malone improves local bombing and defensive procedures against close Ottoman trench attacks.
Role range: 1914-1918
Quinn's Post Overhead Cover Expanded
Malone improves overhead protection and trench organisation at Quinn's Post.
Role range: 1914-1918
Daylight Chunuk Bair Attack Refused
Malone refuses to send the Wellington Battalion into a suicidal daylight attack and waits for darkness.
Role range: 1914-1918
Rhododendron Ridge Apex Seized
Malone leads the Wellington Battalion in capturing the Apex on Rhododendron Ridge during the Sari Bair offensive.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1914-1915
Chunuk Bair Counterattacks Repelled
Malone's battalion holds Chunuk Bair through repeated Ottoman attacks and devastating artillery fire.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1914-1915
Chunuk Bair Summit Captured
Malone leads the Wellington Battalion onto the summit of Chunuk Bair before dawn.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1914-1915
Malone Killed on Chunuk Bair
Malone is killed on Chunuk Bair by shellfire while his depleted battalion continues holding the summit.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1914-1915
Quinn's Post Defences Rebuilt
Malone improves trenches, communications and overhead protection at one of the most exposed ANZAC positions.
Role range: 1914-1918 – 1914-1915
Records, sources and methodology
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