Serial No:
6125
Surname:
Katene
Forename(s):
George
Rank:
Lieutenant
Address on enlistment:
Porirua, New Zealand
Date of death:
7-Dec-43
Place of death:
Italy
Notes:
From 28th Maori Battalion diary
'Field Return of Officers'
"Lieut Katene G, NZ Maori Inf, 7.12.43, Killed In Action"
Reference: Archives New Zealand - R23517744, ADQZ 18886, WAII 11666, DA 68/1/48
From JF Cody's Official history, p.332
"Lieutenant Katene met Tomoana about this time and asked if there were any targets for the mortars. He then moved on towards A Company and was killed en route. Katene was a foundation member of the Maori Battalion and one of the very few still serving."
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Lieut. Katene remembered in Ngati Toa service
Poppy Places Palmerston North
Hello everyone,
I am the researcher and contributor for Poppy Places, Palemrston North (http://poppyplaces.nz/). I am currently researching the Awatapu subdivision and the 28th Maori Battalion individuals which the streets are named for as commemoration of their service overseas. I am looking for any and all information which anyone can supply about the following individuals: Major Wi Patene Anaru, Lieutenant George Katene, Sergeant E T M Pitama, Lieutenant Colonel H Ruha and Major M P Te Punga. I have already completed articles for Brigadier George Dittmer, Lieutenant Colonel J C Henare, Captain Wiremu Te Tau Huata and Captain M Wikiriwhi, but any more information would be greatly appreciated to add on.
If anyone can provide any information on these individuals it would be greatly appreciated. You can contact me via [email protected]
Thank you,
Evan Greensides
Takupu
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