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Artillery Training Depot

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Formed in Néméara, New Caledonia, on 26 July 1943 from personnel of the disbanded 33rd Heavy Regiment and the 28th Heavy Anti-aircraft Regiment. As well as training, the depot produced a weekly newspaper, the Arty Antidote, and arranged sports and entertainment.

Original Commander: LtCol B Wicksteed
Original 2IC: Maj JR Marshall
Original Adjutant: Capt EJ Manders
Original Quartermaster: Capt IHB Dixon
Chief Instructor: Capt IG Young

Early Composition:

  • Depot Headquarters
  • A Battery
  • B Battery (the anti-aircraft section)

Well over 1000 people passed through the depot. On 24 April 1944, the Artillery Training Depot became the Artillery Wing BTD.

Ref: "2 NZEF IP"