2nd (Army) NZFA Brigade

Formed in 1917 by reorganising existing units, the 2nd Brigade came under the control of the Army commander and was called an "Army" Brigade. It consisted of three 6-gun 18-pounder batteries and one 6-gun howitzer battery. Supported the 57th Division and the 3rd Australian Division at Armentières and the 25th Division at Messines. E gun of 2nd Bty in action

Composition:

2nd Battery
5th Battery
6th Battery
9th Battery
Ammunition Column

Main engagements:
2nd Bty under Hun fire 1916 Armentières
Somme
Messines
Ypres
Polygon Wood
Le Quesnoy

Photographer: Sgt H ("Jack") Howes, 2nd Bty
Upper: "E" Gun, 2nd Battery, in action
Lower: 2nd Battery under Hun fire (original caption)