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New Zealand Army commander (1905–1942) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Eruera Te Whiti o Rongomai Love (18 May 1905 – 12 July 1942) was a New Zealand rugby player, interpreter and military leader. Of Māori descent, he identified with the Te Ati Awa iwi.
Eruera Love | |
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Nickname(s) | "The Bull" |
Born | Waikawa, Marlborough, New Zealand | 18 May 1905
Died | 12 July 1942 37) Ruweisat Ridge, Egypt | (aged
Buried | |
Allegiance | New Zealand |
Service/ | New Zealand Military Forces |
Years of service | 1922–1942 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Commands | Māori Battalion |
Battles/wars | |
Relations | Ripeka Wharawhara Love (mother) |
One of seven surviving children of Wi Hapi Pakau Love and Ripeka Wharawhara Love, he was born in Waikawa Bay, Marlborough, New Zealand on 18 May 1905.[1]
A Territorial officer, during the Second World War, he was a company commander and later battalion commander of the Māori Battalion. He was killed in action in the Western Desert on 12 July 1942.[2]
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