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James R PENE

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Date of birth23 May 1912
Date of death17 December 1943
Mothers nameMargaret Carlotta (Maggie, née Sciascia)
Spouses nameUnmarried
Fathers nameHorima (Henry) Pene
SiblingsRiria, Reihana, Pani (Killed in action WW1, 22 July 1944,), Horima Frank, Mary, Arthur, Signa, Charles, Nicholas, Harry EH, Carlotta , Raffaella
Children, , , ,
Cause of deathKilled in action
Buried whereSangro River War Cemetery. lX.E.13
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Last known residencePorangahau
Awards1939-45 Star; Italy Star; War Medal 1939-45; NZ War Service Medal
Place of birthOtane, New Zealand
OccupationLabourer
Place of deathItaly
Theatres of warMiddle East & Italy
SurnamePENE
War memorialLevin RSA Memorial
Place enlistedWaipukurau
Christian namesJames R
WarsWW 11
Service number802132
Date enlisted2 October 1941
Final rankPrivate
Regiment or service28th Maori Bn NZ Infantry
User reference11.285

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Died aged 31 years

NOK: Mrs Margaret Sciascia (mother), Porangahau or Koputaroa, Levin


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