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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.

Featured Soldier

Harry Putangaroa Taituha

Albert Downes

Serial No:

16/508

Surname:

Downes

Forename(s):

Albert

Next of kin on enlistment:

Henry Downes, sen. (father), Kohukohu, Hokianga, New Zealand

Rank:

Private

Address:

Matawai, Gisborne, New Zealand

Date of death:

09 Sep 1915 {Age unknown}

Place of death:

MALTA

Embarkation body:

1st Maori Contingent

Embarkation Unit:

B Company

Last unit:

Maori Contingent

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