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Ian was reported missing as of 1 May 1944. We never heard another word from the authorities.

According to the family history I have: William Timmins. B: 22 February 1891, Helensville.

The following narrative explains the circumstances surrounding the possible death of William Hard

Thank you Jacob for your post ... John (Jack was my Father's older brother).

Known as Johnny Lyall. Lied about his age so he could join up.

The circumstances surrounding the death of Jack Lyall can be described in the narrative below.

Owen Miles was my Uncle and my hero when growing up in the 50's and 60's.

See attached De Ruvigny Roll of Honour entry for other details.

This story is handed down by the Italian soldiers returning from the battle, after the surrender

Arthur Clarence Heenan was mentioned in despatches:

A few years ago I uploaded the photos of Michael Flynn and his plaque and provided a brief bio of

The information below was copied from Auckland Museum War Memorial page for Roy Brabant.

A grand-son of John Stratford who arrived in Port Nicholson in January, 1840 on the Cuba, Leonard

401800 Pilot Officer Lewis Alfred Wright (26) single of Christchurch NZ was the navigator/bomb ai

In driving through Southland tracing my own family history, I came across the Tuturau memorial an

John Henry Pollard: born 28th September 1885; died Wellington 2nd July 1915.

Robert was born on the 28 Jan 1921.His parents were Joseph and Alice Murray.

Francis Lionel Weeks (Frank) was born in Gisborne New Zealand on the 4 March 1897.

Born: 23 June 1891 Waiohika, Gisborne, New Zealand.

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