Allegiance New Zealand Rank Major general | Name Brian Poananga Years of service 1944–1981 | |
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Born 2 December 1924Palmerston North, Manawatu ( 1924-12-02 ) Battles/wars Second World WarOccupation of JapanKorean WarMalayan EmergencyIndonesia–Malaysia confrontation Awards Companion of the Order of the BathCommander of the Order of the British EmpireMentioned in Despatches (2) Died September 5, 1995, Taupo, New Zealand Battles and wars | ||
Major General Brian Matauru Poananga, CB, CBE (2 December 1924 – 5 September 1995) was a New Zealand sportsman, military leader and diplomat. Of Māori descent, he identified with the Ngāti Porou and Rangitāne iwi. He was born in Palmerston North, Manawatu, in 1924. He was educated at Palmerston North Boys' High School.
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