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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

Skinner Arena

Serial No:

68504

Surname:

Arena

Forename(s):

Skinner

Next of kin on enlistment:

Mrs H.K. Arena (wife), Pakotai, Whangarei, New Zealand

Rank:

Private

Address on enlistment:

Waikiekie Lime Works, Private Bag, Whangarei, New Zealand

Date of death:

11-May-45

Place of death:

Faenza, Italy

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Skinner Arena - Would love to hear stories

Rosey McVay commented:
Fri, 23 April 2010 - 03:28pm

I would love to hear any stories anyone has about my Koro who I never got to met. My mum was Kathleen McVay (nee Arena)

Roll of Honour: Evening Post 30 May 1945

Te Awhi Manahi commented:
Tue, 09 November 2010 - 08:52pm

Sadly, in The Evening Post on Wednesday, 30 May 1945, Skinner Arena is reported to have 'Died on Active Service.' Click here to view full page.