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February 1942 was spent re-equipping and training, the Battalion regaining its vitality. Read the war diary for February 1942 here

Serial No:

5550

Surname:

Anaru

Forename(s):

Wi Patene

Next of kin on enlistment:

Mr Tiweka Anaru (father), Rotorua, New Zealand|Mr Tiweka Anaru (father), Rotorua, New Zealand

Rank:

Major

Address on enlistment:

Native Department, Rotorua, New Zealand|Native Department, Rotorua, New Zealand

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Te Awhi Manahi commented:
Sat, 13 November 2010 - 06:43am

Today, in researching, we found that Uncle Wi was reported as 'wounded' in The Evening Post - Tuesday, 4 May 1943. Click here to view full page.

A wonderful man with a very beautiful, stately wife and a fine son, daughter-in-law, grand-children and great grandchildren that would do him proud.

Nga mihi aroha. Na, Te Awhi o Te Rangi Anderson Manahi maua ko Philip Wi Patene Anderson. No Pukehina maua.