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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

Richard Eric Hale

Serial No:

16/5

Surname:

Hale

Forename(s):

Richard Eric

Also known as:

Dick, Eric

Next of kin on enlistment:

Mrs A.G. Hale (mother), Mangatuna, Tolaga Bay, New Zealand

Rank:

Sergeant

Address:

Croixelles, Nelson, New Zealand

Date of death:

14 Aug 1917 {Age unknown}

Place of death:

YPRES

Embarkation body:

1st Maori Contingent

Embarkation Unit:

B Company

Last unit:

New Zealand (Maori) Pioneer Battalion

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