N.Z.E.F. AWARDS
(Official war correspondent) CAIRO, February 19. News of 10 immediate awards to members of the 2nd N.Z.E.F. for bravery and leadership during the battle of Alamein and advance to Nofilia has been released. Two senior officers receive the Distinguished Service Order, a junior officer- the Military Cross, and seven n'.c.o.’s and other ranks the Military Medal. Distinguished Service Order. Lieutenant Colonel R. E Romans, Arrowtown; Major E. W. Playton, Christchurch. Military Cross. Lieutenant R. T. Masefield. Hamilton. Military Medal. ■ Sergeant T. ’ Matenga, Castlecliff; Sergeant H. H. McLean, Christchurch; Corporal B. Pounsett, Auckland; Corporal .J. Tupene, Opotiki; Corporal J. Pirihi, Opotiki: Signalman C. Baugh, Hikurangi; Private E. J. Bullot, Dunedin.
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Grey River Argus, 26 February 1943, Page 6
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