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70 years ago this month

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

Featured soldier

Whiti Mane

David Kohuru Aratema

Serial No:

62443

Surname:

Aratema

Forename(s):

David Kohuru

Next of kin on enlistment:

Mrs E.H. Aratema (wife), Ohinemutu, Rotorua, New Zealand

Rank:

Private

Address on enlistment:

8 Maraetai Street, Tokoroa, New Zealand

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David Aratema

Panapa Barry Te... commented:
Fri, 12 February 2010 - 11:40pm

Although born a Ngaheu , my uncle Sessue was always known as an Aratema.

Wounded: Evening Post 14 July 1942

Te Awhi Manahi commented:
Tue, 09 November 2010 - 08:26pm

In The Evening Post on Tuesday, 14 July 1942, David Aratema is reported as 'Wounded' in the Roll of Honour - NZEF Casualties list. Click here to view full page.

Wounded: Evening Post 7 January 1944

Te Awhi Manahi commented:
Tue, 09 November 2010 - 08:32pm

In The Evening Post on Friday, 7 January 1944 David Kohuru Aratema, Cpl is reported as 'Wounded' in the Roll of Honour - NZEF Casualties List. Click here to view full page.