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2nd Field Regiment NZA Prepares for War

A Gunner's View
by
373649 Arthur H Paddison, 2nd Field Regiment, NZA

To Tales from the Trails

Arthur H. Paddison is a New Zealander who served overseas in World War Two with 2NZEF in 7 Anti-Tank Regiment in 31 Anti-Tank Battery and 34 Mortar Battery. He is a member of the Horowhenua Artillery Association and the RNZA Association. When he enlisted, he was a Territorial in the 2nd Field Regiment. This account includes information on daily life in the artillery as well as technical details of gunnery of World War 2.

Chapter One
Civilian into Soldier
Part 1 Joining Up
Part 2 We are Clothed
Part 3 Gun Crews
Part 4 Basic Training
Part 5 Specialist Training
Part 6 Promotion
Chapter Two
Rank brings Responsibility
Part 1 Field Artillery
Part 2 Moving the Guns
Part 3 Manoeuvres at Foxton
Part 4 Guns and Tractors
Part 5 Soft Ground
Part 6 Food
Part 7 Waiouru
Chapter Three
Honing the Skills
To be continued
 
 
 
 
 

See also: NZ Artillery Units of WW2