Wellington Battalion Lands at Anzac
Malone brings the Wellington Battalion ashore and begins organising defensive positions within the ANZAC perimeter.
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1915 in New Zealand
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April
Walker's Ridge Defences Strengthened
Malone strengthens exposed positions on Walker's Ridge as the ANZAC beachhead settles into defensive warfare.
May
New Zealand Brigade Ordered to Helles
Johnston's brigade is transferred from ANZAC to reinforce the Helles offensive.
Wellington Battalion Moves to Helles
Malone's Wellington Battalion moves south with the New Zealand Infantry Brigade for the renewed Krithia offensive.
Daisy Patch Advance Survived
Malone leads the Wellington Battalion through intense fire during the New Zealand attack across the Daisy Patch.
Krithia Daylight Advance Ordered
Johnston commits New Zealand battalions to a costly daylight advance during the Second Battle of Krithia.
Chunuk Bair Approaches Reconnoitred
Overton scouts routes north of ANZAC and reports that approaches toward the Sari Bair heights are lightly held.
Wellington Battalion Returns from Helles
Malone's battalion returns to ANZAC after suffering heavily during the fighting around Krithia.
Mounted Rifles Reinforce ANZAC without Horses
Russell's mounted riflemen land as infantry reinforcements and take over sections of the ANZAC line.
New Zealand Infantry Brigade Concentrated at Anzac
Johnston concentrates the New Zealand Infantry Brigade after its units complete the landing.
June
Courtney's Post Command Assumed
Malone takes responsibility for Courtney's Post and begins strengthening its vulnerable defensive works.
Quinn's Post Command Assumed
Malone takes command of Quinn's Post and begins extensive work to strengthen the dangerous forward position.
Quinn's Post Bombing Tactics Improved
Malone improves local bombing and defensive procedures against close Ottoman trench attacks.
Quinn's Post Overhead Cover Expanded
Malone improves overhead protection and trench organisation at Quinn's Post.
July
Maori Contingent Lands at Anzac
Buck serves with the Maori Contingent when it lands at ANZAC to reinforce the garrison.
August
Bauchop's Hill Captured
Russell's brigade captures Bauchop's Hill and helps secure the approach routes for the August advance.
Maori Contingent Joins August Offensive
Buck accompanies the Maori Contingent during operations supporting the August offensive toward Sari Bair.
Mounted Rifles Open Northern Approach
Russell's mounted riflemen attack Ottoman outposts to open routes toward the Sari Bair heights.
Old No. 3 Post Retaken
Russell's brigade retakes Old No. 3 Post during the opening night of the Sari Bair offensive.
Table Top Captured
Russell's mounted riflemen seize Table Top as the northern assault columns move inland.
Auckland Battalion Daylight Attack Ordered
Johnston orders the Auckland Battalion forward after delays prevent the planned dawn assault.
Daylight Chunuk Bair Attack Refused
Malone refuses to send the Wellington Battalion into a suicidal daylight attack and waits for darkness.
Night Assault on Chunuk Bair Approved
Johnston accepts the plan for the Wellington Battalion to attack the summit before dawn.
Rhododendron Ridge Apex Seized
Malone leads the Wellington Battalion in capturing the Apex on Rhododendron Ridge during the Sari Bair offensive.
Rhododendron Spur Assembly Delayed
Johnston's brigade reaches the Chunuk Bair approaches late after difficult night movement.
Chunuk Bair Counterattacks Repelled
Malone's battalion holds Chunuk Bair through repeated Ottoman attacks and devastating artillery fire.
Chunuk Bair Summit Captured
Malone leads the Wellington Battalion onto the summit of Chunuk Bair before dawn.
Chunuk Bair Telephone Line Maintained
Bassett repeatedly repairs telephone lines under fire between the front and headquarters at Chunuk Bair.
Malone Killed on Chunuk Bair
Malone is killed on Chunuk Bair by shellfire while his depleted battalion continues holding the summit.
Mounted Rifles Attack Hill 60
Russell's mounted riflemen attack Hill 60 as Allied forces try to secure the link between ANZAC and Suvla.
Renewed Hill 60 Assault Begins
Russell's New Zealand mounted troops join a renewed Allied attack against the summit trenches on Hill 60.
September
Mounted Rifles Withdrawn to Lemnos for Rest
Russell's exhausted mounted rifle brigade is withdrawn from ANZAC to Lemnos for rest and reinforcement.
Other events (month unknown)
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Quinn's Post Defences Rebuilt
Malone improves trenches, communications and overhead protection at one of the most exposed ANZAC positions.
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