Bennett, Fergus and Dave Bertrand
Production date
1939-1940
Description
Group of three Maori brothers, one wearing a navy serviceman uniform and a cap reading 'H.M.S. Achilles'. They are the sons of William Norton Bertrand and Queenie Emma Bertrand (nee Adlam) of Purangi.
From left: Bennett Llewllyn Bertrand (b.1923, service number 83363), Fergus Bertrand and George David (Dave) Bertrand (service number WWII 286881, who also served in Jayforce). Bennett, also known as Bennie, was killed in action on 7 June 1944, aged 20 and is buried in Cassino War Cemetery, Italy.
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Public comments
left is fergus bertrand middle is ben and right is actually dave bertrand my father
- kay christie /bertrand posted one year ago.
Three Bertand brothers. Think Fergus in middle and David on left. Ex Purangi.
- Laurel Aitken posted 10 years ago.