The help given to me by many people in the writing of this book is gratefully acknowledged—in particular Dr Judy Malone of Wellington, whose practical assistance and encouragement was invaluable; military historians Dr Chris Pugsley, Dr Ian McGibbon and John Crawford, and the former chief archivist of Archives New Zealand, Ray Grover. Others who helped me with my research or in other ways were Fiona Harvie, archivist at the Stratford District Council, David Walter, a former mayor of Stratford and collector of Malone memorabilia and, especially my ever-supportive partner Barb Freeman. My sincere thanks also to the National Army Museum Literary Trust for its generous financial support of this project.