Wi Pewhairangi Reedy
Born 13 Jul 1909
- Service number
- 67452 AWMM
- Also known as
- Bill Pewh AWMM
- Armed force / branch
- Army AWMM
- Last rank
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- War
- World War II, 1939-1945 AWMM
Images
Documents
About birth
- Birth
- 13 Jul 1909 AWMM
- Date of birth
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- Place of birth
- Whareponga, East CoastPublic - Lorraine Mona - Researcher - 31 October 2022 - https://www.ancestry.com.au/genealogy/records/wi-pewhairangi-reedy
- Birth notes
- son of John Marshall Reedy and Materoa NgarimuPublic - Lorraine Mona - Researcher - 31 October 2022 - https://www.ancestry.com.au/genealogy/records/wi-pewhairangi-reedy
- Address before enlistment
- Unknown AWMM Ruatoria, New Zealand AWMM
- Post war occupation
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- Next of kin
- Mrs W. Reedy (wife), Ruatoria, New Zealand AWMM
- Relationship status
- Pre 21 Jul 1943 AWMM Married AWMM
Wars and conflicts
- War
- World War II, 1939-1945 AWMM
- Campaign
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- Armed force / branch
- Army AWMM
- Service number
- 67452 AWMM
- Military service
- 2nd Maori Battalion AWMM
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Military decorations
- Medals and Awards
- Military Cross (MC) AWMM
18 Oct 1945 AWMM
Lt. (T/Maj.) Reedy commanded a Company during the attack from San Lugo to Santerno on 9 April 1945. During the crossing of the Frattura Canal, his company met stubborn resistance from enemy strongpoints on the immediate front and right flank. without hesitation and with complete disregard for his own personal safety, he led his company in a direct assault on the enemy, inflicting heavy casualties. He then led a charge on an enemy Mk IV tank sited directly in the line of advance which attempted to withdraw but was effectively put out of action, enabling the advance to continue. By his display of great personal courage, determination and utter disregard for his own safety, Lt. (T/Maj.) Reedy inspired his men in the face of bitter opposition and his personal leadership was a major factor in successfully gaining the objective.(London Gazette 18/10/1945) The National Archives. Recommendation for Award for Reedy, Wi. (Ref. WO 373/14/232). Military Cross. AWMM - War Medal 1939-1945 AWMM
- New Zealand War Service Medal AWMM
- Military Cross (MC) AWMM
Training and Enlistment
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- Branch Trade Proficiency
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- Enlistment
- WW2 Unknown AWMM Farm hand/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 Second Lieutenant AWMM 28 (Maori) Battalion, C Company AWMM Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force AWMM
Prisoner of war
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Medical history
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Last known rank
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Biographical information
- Listed as Wi Reedy in Nominal Roll. Listed as Wi Pewhairangi Reedy (a.k.a Bill Pewh) in Soutar (2008) AWMM
- Wi Pewhairangi Reedy passed away on 30.5.1972 in Ruatoria, Gisborne, New ZealandPublic - Lorraine Mona - Researcher - 31 October 2022 - https://www.ancestry.com.au/genealogy/records/wi-pewhairangi-reedy
About death
- Death
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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 - 'The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy.' (London Gazette, 18 October 1945, p.5102.). Military Cross.
http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/37310/supplements/5102
Further Reference - The National Archives. Recommendation for Award for Reedy, Wi. (Ref. WO 373/14/232). Military Cross.
http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/Details?uri=D7355669
Further Reference - Paterson, Lachy. (24 October 2020). The forgotten Maori Battalion. maorihomefront.nz
https://www.maorihomefront.nz/en/whanau-stories/the-forgotten-maori-battalion/
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
- 28th Maori Battalion Website 1941-1945
- References
- 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 161 - Soutar, M. (2008). Nga tama toa = The price of citizenship : C Company 28 (Maori) Battalion 1939-1945. Albany, N.Z.: David Bateman.
Portrait published in Soutar (2008) - Cody, J. (1956). 28 (Maori) Battalion. Wellington, N.Z.: Department of Internal Affairs, War History Branch.
- Ko te Reo Huringa Tau o te Ope Maori Tuarua, i noho ki Remuera, Ohaeawai, 1942-43: The Anniversary Magazine of the Second Maori Battalion, Remuera, Ohaeawai 1942-1943. Patrick Smyth Papers, MS-2002-147, Auckland War Memorial Museum.
- Nominal Roll of Members of the 2nd Maori Battalion, 26th January 1943. Part of the 2nd Maori Battalion Anniversary Magazine. (MS-2002-147). Auckland War Memorial Museum.
- 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.
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