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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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Matiu Love

Serial No: 
817729
Surname: 
Love
Forename(s): 
Matiu Julius
Also known as: 
Matt, Julius, Ju
Next of kin on enlistment: 
Mr I. Te Puni (uncle), Waikawa Pa, Picton, New Zealand
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Rank: 
Lance Corporal
Address on enlistment: 
Fernhill, Hastings, New Zealand
Place of death: 
New Zealand
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Matiu Love's obituary published in the New Zealand Herald, 27 March 2012.

LOVE Matiu Julius (Julius, Ju). 817729, WWII-2NZEF Maori Battalion, L Cpl. Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Loved Husband of the late Hipera (Bella) Love nee Kupa. Much loved father of Matty and Leaine, Gary, Cherie and John, Myra and Gary, Moira and Tony, Nickola and Pat. Much Loved Grandfather and Great Grandfather to many moko's. Special thanks to all the staff AAU at HB Regional Hospital. Matiu will be laying in state at Omahu Marae until the funeral on Wednesday March 28, 2012 at 11.00am.
 

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'Baby from the Bay thankful he lived...'

Submitted by TeAwhi_Manahi on Thu, 18/11/2010 - 12:32

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There is an article written by Lawrence Gullery in the Hawke's Bay Today, 23 April 2010, titled: Maori Battalion 'baby from the Bay' thankful he lived to tell the tales He was one of the babies of the (28th) Maori Battalion which was dispatched to the deserts around Egypt and then to Italy during World War 2. Matiu Love, from Omahu, retells some of his stories and experiences in the hope more people will understand and respect the Anzac name... Click here to read more...
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Matiu Love 1925-2012

Submitted by mbadmin on Mon, 07/05/2012 - 16:20

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The wonderful Matiu Love passed away on 27 March 2012. He was a member of D Company and embarked with the 12th Reinforcements. Listen to an interview with him from 2010 on Radio New Zealand's Te Ahi Kaa
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"Lest We Forget" Uncle Matt

Submitted by Connie Love on Tue, 08/05/2012 - 11:44

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The last of our many taonga who has passed on to be among the many stars in our sky. We will always treasure your stories so that they may be passed on throughout the generations. As you were one of the lucky ones, we are also, that you were able to talk and share the songs and stories with us that so many before could not. Thank You Uncle for your love and generosity we will miss you always, Willie Loves Whanau. Lest We Forget!
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Hes my Great Grandfather and I am Proud!

Submitted by matiujuliusgrea... on Sat, 21/07/2012 - 14:56

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He was a strong and powerful man and I am so proud to be his Great grandson and to have shared 13 years with this wonderful person. I am proud!!
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