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We visit with Great Grandad Harry and the other kiwi lads every time we pass Bancourt; even durin

DOB: 15.3.1897, Enlisted: 15.3.1917, Data from Archives New Zealand, New Zealand Defence Force Pe

I have always known that Ernest had tragically lost his life on 28/10/42 at the young age of 23.

Captain Bailey was born on the 3rd August 1881 and was killed during a bombing raid on the Royal

My uncle was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Dath of Waitahuna Gully.

Above references 'Sultan Camp' as a POW camp in Hanover but was most likely in Soltau (

My father, Staff Sergeant FDP ('Don') Weaver, REME, served alongside Laurie Beach durin

I have attached 2 Papers Past clips.

John Henry Dinan
Rifleman; B Company; New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 2nd Battalion.