Joseph Peart
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Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Norris Peart DSO (12 February 1900 – 4 September 1942) was a New Zealand army officer and the fourth headmaster of King's College. He served in the army during World War II and was killed at El Alamein during the Battle of Alam el Halfa at the age of 42.
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Joseph Norris Peart | |
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Born | (1900-02-12)12 February 1900 Collingwood, New Zealand |
Died | 4 September 1942(1942-09-04) (aged 42) El Alamein, Egypt |
Allegiance | New Zealand |
Service/ | New Zealand Army |
Years of service | 1939–1942 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Service number | 2571 |
Commands held | 8th Battalion 26th Battalion |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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