George Henare Albert Sutherland
Born 30 Dec 1919
- Service number
- 67388 AWMM
- Also known as
- Henare AWMM
- George Henry Albert AWMM
- Armed force / branch
- Army AWMM
- Last rank
- Captain/Military AWMM 28 (Maori) Battalion, B Company AWMM
- War
- World War II, 1939-1945 AWMM
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About birth
- Birth
- 30 Dec 1919 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 43 Egmont Street, Hawera, Taranaki, New Zealand AWMM
- Post war occupation
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- Next of kin
- Mrs M. Sutherland (wife), Murupara, New Zealand AWMM
- Relationship status
- Unknown AWMM Married AWMM
Wars and conflicts
- War
- World War II, 1939-1945 AWMM
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- Armed force / branch
- Army AWMM
- Service number
- 67388 AWMM
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Military decorations
- Medals and Awards
- Military Medal (MM) AWMM
20 Jul 1944 AWMM
In the attack on Cassino railway station on 17 February 1944 Pte. Sutherland displayed outstanding courage and initiative. When his platoon commander was wounded, Pte. Sutherland carried him back to safety despite intense enemy shelling of the area. Pte. Sutherland then returned to the platoon, took charge of the remnants and by his own personal example courage and handling of the position enabled them to get to their objective. In this action he displayed complete fearlessness and disregard of personal safety, and his example and leadership contributed largely to the success obtained. (London Gazette 20/7/1944 (I)) The National Archives. Recommendation for Award for Sutherland, George Henry Albert. (Ref. WO 373/6/666). Military Medal. 20 Jul 1944 AWMM - War Medal 1939-1945 AWMM
- New Zealand War Service Medal AWMM
- Military Medal (MM) AWMM
Training and Enlistment
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- Branch Trade Proficiency
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- Enlistment
- WW2 Unknown AWMM Labourer/Civilian AWMM
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Embarkations
- Embarkation details
- WW2 Private AWMM 28 (Maori) Battalion, B Company AWMM Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force (2NZEF), 8th Reinforcements AWMM
Prisoner of war
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Medical history
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Last known rank
- Last rank
- Captain/Military AWMM
28 (Maori) Battalion, B Company AWMM - Last rank
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Biographical information
- Listed on the Nominal Roll as George Henry Albert Sutherland, Infantry Reinforcements. Listed as George Henry at National Archives (NZ) Former servicemen's rehabilitation files, 1946 - 1957 AWMM
About death
- Death
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Memorial
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Sources
- External links
- 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
Sources Used - 28th Maori Battalion Website 1941-1945
http://www.28maoribattalion.org.nz/
Sources Used - Former servicemen's rehabilitation files
https://collections.archives.govt.nz/web/arena/search/#/entity/aims-archive/R14894107
Further Reference - 28th Maori Battalion Website 1941-1945. Personal page
www.28maoribattalion.org.nz/soldier/george-henare-albert-sutherland George Sutherland
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 - The National Archives. Recommendation for Award for Sutherland, George Henry Albert. (Ref. WO 373/6/666). Military Medal.
http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/Details?uri=D7350602
Further Reference
- Cody, J. (1956). 28 (Maori) Battalion. Wellington: Dept. of Internal Affairs, War History Branch. Digital copy.
- References
- Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force. (1945). Nominal Roll Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force No. 9 (Embarkations from 1st July, 1942 to 31st December, 1942). Wellington, N.Z.: Govt. Printer.
WW2 9: WW2 385 - Cody, J. (1956). 28 (Maori) Battalion. Wellington, N.Z.: Department of Internal Affairs, War History Branch.
Cody, J. (1956). p. 503 Honours and Awards - Gardiner, W. (2019). Ake ake kia kaha e! : Forever brave! : B Company 28 (Maori) Battalion, 1939-1945. Auckland : Bateman Books.
- Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force. (1945). Nominal Roll Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force No. 9 (Embarkations from 1st July, 1942 to 31st December, 1942). Wellington, N.Z.: Govt. Printer.
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