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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.

Home > Bren Gun Carriers advance near Rimini

Bren Gun Carriers advance near Rimini

Māori Battalion troops in Bren Gun Carriers advance to the front near Rimini, Italy, in September 1944. The men in the nearest carrier are (left to right): Hone Pura Turner of Kihikihi (who would be killed in action on 31 January 1945), Te Tuhi Callaghan of Waihau Bay, Hone Jack Turoa of Muriwai, Poihipi Paora of Te Kaha, and 2nd Lieutenant Te Uaki (Monty) Searanke of Ōtorohanga.

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Alexander Turnbull Library
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