Greetings from NZ

Discussion in 'User Introductions' started by Clint_NZ, Feb 4, 2012.

  1. Clint_NZ

    Clint_NZ Member

    Greetings all from NZ.

    A bit about me, 27yo, a History Graduate and have been researching family military history over the years. I had a grandfather serve in Sherman Tanks with the NZ Army in Italy and a Great Uncle serve as a Air Gunner with the RNZAF in the Pacific, so I have strong interests in these areas.

    Look forward to the forum.

    Cheers.
     
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  2. Owen

    Owen -- --- -.. MOD

    Welcome to the forum.
    Have you been to Italy yet to see where he was?
    I know you Kiwis are rather good travellers.
     
  3. Clint_NZ

    Clint_NZ Member

    No I haven't been to Italy yet, but thats the dream!
     
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  4. Kbak

    Kbak Senior Member

    Welcome to the forum

    Regards

    Keith
     
  5. kiwi craig

    kiwi craig Member

    Welcome Clint
    There is a lot of knowledge on this forum. Being from the same side of the world, I am amazed with the help I have received.
    cheers, Craig
     
  6. Steve Mac

    Steve Mac Very Senior Member

    Welcome to the forum Clint -enjoy!

    We have a couple of veterans - Tom Canning and Ron Goldstein - who served in tanks in Italy. If they don't drop by to say hello on this thread you may wish to drop them a PM - private message - about your grandfather. I am sure they will help you with insights if they can.

    You will also find lots of threads they have contributed to about tanks in Italy via the 'Search' facility.

    Best,

    Steve.
     
  7. Gage

    Gage The Battle of Barking Creek

    Hello and welcome.
     
  8. CL1

    CL1 116th LAA and 92nd (Loyals) LAA,Royal Artillery

    Welcome to the forum
     
  9. Smudger Jnr

    Smudger Jnr Our Man in Berlin

    Hello and welcome to the forum.

    Regards
    Tom
     
  10. 4jonboy

    4jonboy Daughter of a 56 Recce

    Welcome to the forum

    Lesley
     
  11. stolpi

    stolpi Well-Known Member

    Welcome to the forum
     
  12. kiwigeordie

    kiwigeordie Senior Member

    Welcome Clint.
    Pete
     
  13. Sandra Doran

    Sandra Doran Well-Known Member

    Clint, if you are able I would love to know more about your grandfather and his time in Italy.
    Sandra
     
  14. vitellino

    vitellino Senior Member

    Hello Sandra,

    What's your particular interest in the New Zealanders in Italy?

    Vitellino
     
  15. Lindele

    Lindele formerly HA96

    Hi
    Hello Sandra,
    was your grandfather ever a POW in Italy?
    If yes, I just finished reading book also about a famous POW fortress in Gavi.
    Might be worth visiting this castle anway.
    Stefan.
     
  16. Sandra Doran

    Sandra Doran Well-Known Member

    Vitellino... the primary combat contribution. Surviving veterans and family members, and especially photos, diagrams, maps, letters, diaries. Mainly about 2nd New Zealand Division, their courage and sacrifices.
     
  17. vitellino

    vitellino Senior Member

    Attached Files:

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  18. Sandra Doran

    Sandra Doran Well-Known Member

    Thank you. Already tried.
     
  19. GeoffMNZ

    GeoffMNZ Well-Known Member

    Clint,
    Welcome, I am also from NZ and have been researching my fathers war for the past few years. If I can help I will, but you will find this site's members have a wealth of knowledge and are only to happy to share

    Cheers
    Geoff
     
  20. Sandra Doran

    Sandra Doran Well-Known Member

    Geoff.... thank you. I appreciate your offer. If you could private message me I'm happy to discuss it further.
     

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