Kiwi brothers in arms--Rifleman Peter Kean's legacy in Le Quesnoy lives on.

  • Published In: New Zealand Genealogist, 2026, v. 57, n. 408. P. 33 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Kara, Scott 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the wartime experiences of the three Kean brothers from Southland during World War I, highlighting their service, injuries, and the death of Rifleman Peter Kean near the liberation of Le Quesnoy in 1918. Topics include the brothers' military service across major battles such as Gallipoli and the Somme, the family's efforts to preserve Peter's story, and the later discovery of his personal items in France that created a connection with local historians.

Additional Information

  • Source:New Zealand Genealogist. 2026/03, Vol. 57, Issue 408, p33
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Military History and Science
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0110-4012
  • Accession Number:192168522

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