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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

Sydney Hemi

Serial No:

39067

Surname:

Hemi

Forename(s):

Sydney

Next of kin on enlistment:

Mr M. Hemi (father), Waipapakauri, New Zealand

Rank:

Private

Address on enlistment:

Care of Post Office, Opotiki, New Zealand

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Medals

pertricejames commented:
Tue, 04 May 2010 - 04:36pm

Medals awarded to my grandfather:

1939-45 Star

Africa Star

Defence Medal

War Medal 1939-45

NZ War Service Medal

Geneva Red Cross: The Evening Post 8 Aug 1941

Te Awhi Manahi commented:
Wed, 27 October 2010 - 04:55pm

In the Evening Post, Friday 8 August 1941, the Geneva Red Cross confirmed Sydney Hemi, Pte as a Prisoner of War in Greece – previously reported missing.

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