William Batten

Production date
1923-1965
1941-1942
 Description
Serviceman, Sapper William Valentine Batten. Killed in action on 2 December 1941, buried at Heliopolis War Cemetery, Egypt. Both William and his older brother Darcy were killed in action during World War Two (II). Son of William James and Grace Batten of New Plymouth, Taranaki.
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Artist/Maker
Production role
Photographer
Production date
1923-1965
1941-1942
Production place
New Zealand/Taranaki/New Plymouth
Production period
20th Century
World War II
World War II (1939 - 1945)
Subject person
Classification
Photograph/Original Art/Art Object
Collection
Swainson/Woods Collection
Credit line
'Swainson/Woods Collection, Puke Ariki and District Libraries'
Accession number
SW1923-1965.01052
Collection type
Photographs
Material
Black and White Sheet Film
Black and White Negative
Photographic Negative

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Note Incorrect Surname: William Valentine (Bill) BATTEN

- Steve Batten posted 6 years ago.

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