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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

Charlie Hapeta

George Rangitikei Rewa

Serial No:

16/115

Surname:

Rewa

Forename(s):

George Rangitikei

Next of kin on enlistment:

Hori Rewa, Motiti, Tauranga, New Zealand

Rank:

Private

Address:

Ohinepanea, Tauranga, New Zealand

Date of death:

31 Aug 1916 {Age 22}

Place of death:

SOMME

Embarkation body:

1st Maori Contingent

Embarkation Unit:

B Company

Last unit:

New Zealand (Maori) Pioneer Battalion

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