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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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Kelly Hawira

Serial No: 
39064
Surname: 
Hawira
Forename(s): 
Kelly
Next of kin on enlistment: 
Mr Heke Hawira (son), Carterton, New Zealand
Rank: 
Private
Address on enlistment: 
Mourea, New Zealand
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Submitted by Anahera-Aroha Hawira on Sat, 24/10/2009 - 21:03

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Kelly Hawira was my koro. I never knew that he served in the 28th Maori Battalion next to Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa Ngarimu.. Its interesting to know that, because I never really knew my koro, which is quite sad. I also never knew my kuia because she died when my mother was only 3 years old. One of my greatest and deepest wishes, is that I wish I knew my grandparents, and that I could have spent time with them. To listen and learn through their knowledge and experience. And share their stories with my children one day. I wish I could have shared that bond that only a koro and kuia have with their grandchildren. I wish I knew my grandparents... Naku Noa, Anahera-Aroha Hawira
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Submitted by Hawira75 on Sun, 25/04/2010 - 23:32

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Kelly Hawira was my koro and Hekenui Hawira (Heke) was my dad. I too wish I had learned alot more about his life experiences while he was still here with us. I on the otherhand, do have some wonderful memories visiting as a child and will never forget. I miss both him and my father dearly and am so proud of them both. Kia tau te rangimarie, Natasha Awhina Hawira.
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Submitted by Hawira75 on Sun, 25/04/2010 - 23:37

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Kia Ora.
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