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NOK: Myrtle Ivy Betty (mother), Avenue Rd, Foxton 

 

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 said Great uncle Eric

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I am Eric Betty's Great nephew. Within the family we have photo's and his service medals. Great to find this site. I am going to Padau next year to visit his resting place

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Eric Lionel BETTY


Date of birth:27 August 1923
Date of death:27 April 1945
Place of birth:Foxton, New Zealand
Awards:1939-45 Star, Italy Star, War Medal 1939-45, NZ War Service Medal
Occupation:Textile worker
Last known residence:Avenue Rd, Foxton
Cause of death:Killed in action
Place of death:Italy
Buried where:Padua War Cemetery. II. F. 15
Spouses name:Unmarried
Fathers name:Victor Carroll Betty
Mothers name:Myrtle Ivy Isobel (née Kelly)
Siblings:John Victor, Kathleen Joyce, Mervyn Richard, Kenneth Edward , Lawrence William, Zena Phyllis, Noeleen , Maureen, Donald Bradman, Gwenda, Keith , and Patricia
Theatres of war:Egypt, Italy
Surname:BETTY
War memorial:Foxton
Place enlisted:Palmerston North
Christian names:Eric Lionel
School:Foxton DHS
Wars:WW 11
Service number:459353
Date enlisted:17 October 1941
Final rank:Private
Regiment or service:NZ Infantry
User reference:1.57
 
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