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70 years ago this month

For most of June the Battalion are at Arce, north-west of Cassino. CO Lt-Col Young is keeping them occupied and out of mischief. The American’s have occupied Rome. Read the war diary for June 1944 here.

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Kāinga > Paul Downes

Paul Downes

Serial No: 
817461
Surname: 
Downes
Forename(s): 
Paul
Next of kin on enlistment: 
Mrs F. Downes (wife), Manutuke, New Zealand
Rank: 
Private
Address on enlistment: 
Manutuke, New Zealand
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Submitted by jaydee on Mon, 03/05/2010 - 21:00

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I am the eldest mokopuna of Paora (Paul) Downes. He was born Dec 5, 1922. He went away and fought with all the other fearless soldiers of the 28th Maori Battalion C company. He never spoke of his experiences, he kept it all to himself. He always attended the dawn parade, even when he was unable to walk. I am so proud of my grandfather going to fight for something he believed in order for us to live in the world that we do. Remembered forever and always Dad. Your grandson, Jason
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