OWHATA TENNIS CLUB
ROTORUA EARLY 70's
KEI WAREWARETIA TĀTOU - LEST WE FORGET
THE ITALY STAR
General
The Italy Star is granted for operational service in the Sicily or in Italy from the capture of Pantellaria on 11th June, 1943, until 8th May, 1945, inclusive. This star is also granted for certain operations in Sardina, Greece, Corsica, Elba, Yugoslavia, the Aegean and Dodecanese.
THE WAR MEDAL 1939-45
General
The War Medal 1939-45 was awarded across the British Commonwealth to all fulltime members of the Armed Forces for 28 days service between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945 irrespective of where they were serving. On the obverse of this medal is the effigy of King George VI.
THE AFRICAN STAR
General
GREECE OR CRETE
New Zealand soldiers who were captured or killed in Greece or Crete in 1941 had qualified for the Africa Star before entering Greece. This was because they entered and/or were based in Egypt (North Africa) on or after 10 June 1940, before being sent to Greece.
THE FRANCE AND GERMANY STAR
General
The France and Germany Star is granted for operational service in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany between the 6th June, 1944 and the 8th May, 1945, inclusive.
WHARE'S WAR DIARY
Whare's Diary translation
Remembrance
To my best mate
SGT Sonny Hau – Kaikohe
Whom fought & gallantly through Faenza & past away on New Years day 1.1.45 by heavy shelling under enemy fire.
Our casualties 4 killed
9 wounded.
Oh what a day,
however life is nothing, your number counts.
In memories forever
Amen
HAU, SIDNEY PAPA
Cemetery:
Forli War Cemetery
Country: Italy
Rank: Lance Sergeant
Force: Army
Official Number: 62851
Unit: 28th (Maori) Battalion New Zealand Infantry
Nationality: New Zealand
Details: 1st January 1945 Age 28
Son of Joe and Bessie Hau of Auckland
New Zealand VI?A?5
SYDNEY RANGA HAU
Serial No: 62730
Surname: Hau
Forename(s): Sydney Ranga
Next of kin on enlistment:
Mr R. Hau (father), Kaikohe, New Zealand
Rank: Private
Address on enlistment:
Kaikohe, New Zealand