THE PRO PATRIA PROJECT
WATENE Stephen Colin
301327, Trooper, Royal New Zealand Regiment - Posted to 22 SAS Regiment, Malaya.
CITATION
British Empire Medal
Awarded 20 December 1957
Trooper Watene is a brave fighting soldier of the very highest quality. In three successful contacts through 1956 and one in 1957 Trooper Watene displayed typical Maori offensive spirit. His outstanding ability as a tracker and leading scout and his marked level headedness in a crisis have helped make his Troop one of the best operational units the regiment has ever possessed. Due to his fine personal example and natural powers of leadership, Trooper Watene naturally becomes the pivot man in any patrol in which he is operating.
KNOWN AWARDS
British Empire Medal (Military)
General Service Medal
MalayaNegri Sembilan Conspicuous Gallantry Medal
NOTES
Born
Died 1995 Queensland, Australia
Notes to citation:
a.This covered the period Nov 1955 to June 1957.
This covered the period Nov 1955 to June 1957. b.Citation as above was recommended by CO 22 SAS Regt Lt Col G H Lea, MBE on 11th June 1957.
Citation as above was recommended by CO 22 SAS Regt Lt Col G H Lea, MBE on 11th June 1957.c.Recommended by British Brigade Commander on 31 July 1957; Lt Gen B H Bower, GOC Malaya Command on 20 August 1957 and Gen L W
Recommended by British Brigade Commander on 31 July 1957; Lt Gen B H Bower, GOC Malaya Command on 20 August 1957 and Gen L W 