| Date of birth | 23 May 1912 |
| Date of death | 17 December 1943 |
| Mothers name | Margaret Carlotta (Maggie, née Sciascia) |
| Spouses name | Unmarried |
| Fathers name | Horima (Henry) Pene |
| Siblings | Riria, Reihana, Pani (Killed in action WW1, 22 July 1944,), Horima Frank, Mary, Arthur, Signa, Charles, Nicholas, Harry EH, Carlotta , Raffaella |
| Children | , , , , |
| Cause of death | Killed in action |
| Buried where | Sangro River War Cemetery. lX.E.13 |
| Places of relevance | , , , , |
| Last known residence | Porangahau |
| Awards | 1939-45 Star; Italy Star; War Medal 1939-45; NZ War Service Medal |
| Place of birth | Otane, New Zealand |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Place of death | Italy |
| Theatres of war | Middle East & Italy |
| Surname | PENE |
| War memorial | Levin RSA Memorial |
| Place enlisted | Waipukurau |
| Christian names | James R |
| Wars | WW 11 |
| Service number | 802132 |
| Date enlisted | 2 October 1941 |
| Final rank | Private |
| Regiment or service | 28th Maori Bn NZ Infantry |
| User reference | 11.285 |
Died aged 31 years
NOK: Mrs Margaret Sciascia (mother), Porangahau or Koputaroa, Levin
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