Robert Harvey Bidois
Born 25 Oct 1921
- Service number
- 437433 AWMM
- Also known as
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- Armed force / branch
- Army AWMM
- Last rank
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- War
- World War II, 1939-1945 AWMM
About
- Title
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- Forenames
- Robert Harvey AWMM
- Surname
- Bidois AWMM
- Ingoa
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- Also known as
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- Service number
- 437433 AWMM
- Gender
- Male AWMM
- Iwi / Hapū / Waka / Rohe
- Iwi Māori, Māori AWMM
- Tauranga Moana, Māori AWMM
- Religion
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Images
Documents
About birth
- Birth
- 25 Oct 1921 AWMM
- Date of birth
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- Place of birth
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- Birth notes
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- Address before enlistment
- Unknown AWMM Pyes Pa, R.M.D., Tauranga, New Zealand AWMM
- Post war occupation
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- Next of kin
- Mr W. Bidois (brother), Care of Mrs M. Lennon, 69 Cameron Road, Tauranga, New Zealand AWMM
- Relationship status
- Pre 21 Jul 1943 AWMM Single AWMM
Wars and conflicts
- War
- World War II, 1939-1945 AWMM
- Campaign
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- Armed force / branch
- Army AWMM
- Service number
- 437433 AWMM
- Military service
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- Promotions/ Postings/ Transfers
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Military decorations
- Medals and Awards
- Military Medal (MM) AWMM
20 Jul 1944 AWMM
'In the attack on CASSINO station, Italy, on the night of 17 February 1944 Private Bidois showed outstanding courage and determination of a high order. Both during and after consolidation the Company area was heavily shelled and mortared yet without thought for his own safety Private Bidois repeatedly visited platoon areas carrying messages to and from his Company Commander. On two occasions he went out under heavy machine-gun fire to carry wounded back to safety and when his Company Commander was wounded he was largely instrumental in having him safely evacuated.'. (Source: The National Archives. Recommendation for Award for Bidois, Robert Harvey. (Ref. WO 373/6/663). Military Medal. MM. New Zealand Gazette, Vol 1/45, p. 157 AWMM - War Medal 1939-1945 AWMM
- New Zealand War Service Medal AWMM
- Military Medal (MM) AWMM
Training and Enlistment
- Military training
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- Branch Trade Proficiency
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- Enlistment
- WW2 Unknown AWMM Farmer/Civilian AWMM
- Age on enlistment
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- Occupation before enlistment
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Embarkations
- Embarkation details
- WW2 Vessel was Nieuw Amsterdam AWMM Private AWMM 28 (Maori) Battalion, B Company AWMM Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force AWMM
Prisoner of war
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- Liberation Repatriation
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Medical history
- Medical notes
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Last known rank
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Biographical information
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About death
- Death
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- Age at death
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- Place of death
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- Cause of death
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- Death notes
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- Cemetery
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Memorial
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Sources
- External links
- 28th Maori Battalion Website 1941-1945
http://www.28maoribattalion.org.nz/
Further Reference - Cody, J. (1956). 28 (Maori) Battalion. Wellington: Dept. of Internal Affairs, War History Branch. Digital copy.
https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20210104000423/http://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/tei-WH2Maor.html
Further Reference - 'The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy.' (London Gazette, 20 July 1944, p.3378.). Military Medal.
http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/36615/supplements/3378
Further Reference - 'In the attack on CASSINO station, Italy, on the night of 17 February 1944 Private Bidois showed outstanding courage and determination of a high order. Both during and after consolidation the Company area was heavily shelled and mortared yet without thought for his own safety Private Bidois repeatedly visited platoon areas carrying messages to and from his Company Commander. On two occasions he went out under heavy machine-gun fire to carry wounded back to safety and when his Company Commander was wounded he was largely instrumental in having him safely evacuated.'. (Source: The National Archives. Recommendation for Award for Bidois, Robert Harvey. (Ref. WO 373/6/663). Military Medal.
http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/Details?uri=D7350599
Further Reference
- 28th Maori Battalion Website 1941-1945
- References
- Sutherland, J. (1989). Gallantry awards to New Zealanders in World War Two. Christchurch, N.Z.: Regal Medals.
- Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force. (1945). Nominal Roll Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force No. 12 (Embarkations from 1st July, 1943 to 31st December, 1943). Wellington, N.Z.: Govt. Printer.
WW2 12: WW2 16 - Gardiner, W. (2019). Ake ake kia kaha e! : Forever brave! : B Company 28 (Maori) Battalion, 1939-1945. Auckland : Bateman Books.
- Cody, J. (1956). 28 (Maori) Battalion. Wellington, N.Z.: Department of Internal Affairs, War History Branch.
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