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Arctic Convoys

Hudson, F A (Lt), Royal Navy official photographer, Imperial War Museums, IWM A 15402

Hudson, F A (Lt), Royal Navy official photographer, Imperial War Museums, IWM A 15402

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The Arctic convoys of World War II played a crucial role in delivering essential supplies to the Soviet Union, often in treacherous conditions. Many New Zealanders served in these convoys, primarily in the Royal Navy, Merchant Navy, and Fleet Air Arm. Their contributions, though largely unrecognised in New Zealand’s wartime historiography, were vital to the war effort. Recent research, including the work of Grace Penlain, has helped identify and document these individuals, ensuring their service is acknowledged. The following list provides the names of New Zealanders who took part in the Arctic convoys, honouring their role in one of the most perilous maritime operations of the war.

Resources:

Penlain, Grace. From the Southern Cross to the Northern Lights: New Zealanders in the Arctic Convoys, 1941-45. Master’s thesis, Massey University, 2022. http://hdl.handle.net/10179/17843

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PhotoFamily nameFirst namesForceWarsService # 
293007KeenanJimmyNavyWorld War II, 1939-1945  
293002CrafarFrederick BrianMerchant NavyWorld War II, 1939-1945  
204433McLauchlanAlan Charles LeslieNavyWorld War II, 1939-19457204, NZ7204 
203679GrantGeorge G.NavyWorld War II, 1939-19458763, NZ8763 
C133214BayesKenneth JohnNavyWorld War II, 1939-1945NZ7451, 7451 
205273SpiersDavid HenryNavyWorld War II, 1939-19457148, NZ7148 
C33484CastleRichard GeorgeNavyWorld War II, 1939-1945NZ5353, 5353 
97687HusbandCharles TrevorNavyWorld War II, 1939-19459456, NZ9456 
204482MetcalfRobert WalterNavyWorld War II, 1939-19456859, NZ6859 
205468TinneyWilliam N. J.NavyWorld War II, 1939-19458567, NZ8567 
293003GreyIanNavyWorld War II, 1939-194545242 
C121948WheelerJames JosephNavyWorld War II, 1939-1945A1800, A/1800 
203505ForresterGordon MurdochNavyWorld War II, 1939-19459026, NZ9026 
179142RichmondMaxwellNavyWorld War II, 1939-1945, Regular Military Service  
204458McNeiceThomas D.NavyWorld War II, 1939-19459052, NZ9052 
C121405JonesRonald WilliamNavyWorld War II, 1939-19457705 
223935O'ConnorReginald M.NavyWorld War II, 1939-1945C/JX259175 
293006MacDonaldRobert SinclairNavyWorld War II, 1939-1945D/KX85724 
210490MeadlarkinPatrick EdwardMerchant NavyWorld War II, 1939-1945  
C141775HogbenGeorge LawrenceNavyWorld War II, 1939-1945