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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

Thomas Watson Ruka

Serial No:

39430

Surname:

Ruka

Forename(s):

Thomas Watson

Also known as:

Tom|Tamati Tau Wiremu Ruka

Next of kin on enlistment:

Mr Wati Ruka (father), Poroti, Whangarei, New Zealand

Rank:

Private

Address on enlistment:

Poroti, Whangarei, New Zealand

Date of death:

29-Mar-88

Place of death:

Auckland, New Zealand

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