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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

Windy Albert

Serial No:

19840

Surname:

Albert

Forename(s):

Windy

Also known as:

Hector

Next of kin on enlistment:

Marchi Tautahanga (mother), Wairoa, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Rank:

Private

Date of death:

29 May 1919 {Age unknown}

Place of death:

ENGLAND

Embarkation body:

Maori Reinforcements

Embarkation Unit:

20th Reinforcements

Last unit:

New Zealand (Maori) Pioneer Battalion

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