Blog - Photos from Greece, Crete and North Africa

Hi all,
I hope I have put this in the right place. Mods, feel free to move if needed.

I have recently been given the opportunity to scan some photos and associated bits and pieces belonging to my Great-Great Uncle Leonard Diamond who was sadly killed during WWII serving with 23rd Battalion, 5th Brigade, 2NZEF. Some of the material is fairly unique and I believe my fellow WW2Talk members may find it of interest.

I am intending to cover an item or series of items per blog post using the item as a stepping off point for learning more about Len's experiences serving in WWII. The first post is an introduction and overview of Len. Hopefully the second post will be up by the end of next week. I will update this thread accordingly.

http://hopingthewindisstrongenough.blogspot.co.nz/

Any feedback is greatly appreciated

 

Great idea, Andy and a fine tribute. Really look forward to seeing the photos.

 

Look forward to seeing this Andy.
I am involved with researching some of the vessels involved with the evacuations of Greece and Crete.

 

Look forward to seeing more, my husband's grandfather fought (and was captured) in Crete.

 

Many thanks for the support guys, hopefully I do a good service to Len's memory.

 

Hi all,
I have just put up my second post, its about a photo that covers two world wars and a slight mystery. I have made a few assumptions so if you have any more information please let me know. http://hopingthewindisstrongenough.blogspot.co.nz/2014/01/in-my-fathers-footsteps.html

Many thanks

 

Been a while, but here is another update. This post covers the period when there were New Zealanders stationed in a quiet Syria.
All comments and questions welcomed

http://hopingthewindisstrongenough.blogspot.co.nz/2014/03/syria.html

 

Hi all,
Have managed to get another blog up. This one is about Len's time in Greece. Any comments are welcome. http://hopingthewindisstrongenough.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/those-olympian-nights-battle-in.html

 

Hi all,

Another blog up. This one is about Crete, a bit longer than the others but there was a lot to cover. Hope you find it interesting.

I will be visiting Crete in May so hopefully be able to visit some of the locations covered.
http://hopingthewindisstrongenough.blogspot.co.nz/2015/04/the-greater-part-of-it-i-wish-to-forget.html

 

A very interesting read, thanks for sharing.

 

Thanks for reading South.

 

You obviously put a lot of work into this, and it is very well done. Congratulations, a fine tribute.

I look forward to when you get around to the first bout in the Western Desert. I have some of the war diaries for the period, feel free to text me if you would like to see something from them.

All the best

Andreas

 

Thank you for your kind words Andreas. I too am looking forward at getting into the Western Desert research, I don't know too much about Len's North Africa experiences. I will keep you in mind when I start working on them.

 

Well that last blog was a wee while ago now!

Life has gotten in the way so I haven't been able to blog as much as I would liked to. However, I have started a twitter account to share photos and ephemera in a slightly easier way. It can be found here - Hoping the wind is strong enough (@HopingWind) | Twitter

Once time allows I intend to pick the blog up again.

 

I don't know how many of our posters use "the Twitters" but I've followed your account

 

Fair point! Many thanks Chris, I believe I may have followed you back...

 

Me too! Alex.

 

Many thanks Alex.

 

After waaay too long I've resurrected the blog and moved it Wordpress. Have added a few new blogs, nothing too in depth - just a base to showcase Len's material. Hoping the wind is strong enough

 

Nice one, I shared it and hope you get a lot of interest.

All the best

Andreas