John Pohe
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Porokoru Patapu Pohe (10 December 1914 – 31 March 1944), commonly known as John Pohe, was a New Zealand Māori Royal New Zealand Air Force officer and bomber pilot who was taken prisoner during the Second World War. Notable for his part in the 'Great Escape' from Stalag Luft III in March 1944, he was one of the men recaptured and subsequently murdered by the Gestapo.
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John Pohe | |
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Birth name | Porokoru Patapu Pohe |
Nickname(s) | Johnny, Lucky johnny |
Born | (1914-12-10)10 December 1914 Wanganui, New Zealand |
Died | 31 March 1944(1944-03-31) (aged 29) Halbau near Görlitz |
Buried | Poznan Old Garrison Cemetery, Poland |
Allegiance | New Zealand |
Service/ | Royal New Zealand Air Force |
Years of service | 1940–44 |
Rank | Flying Officer |
Service number | 402894 |
Unit | No. 51 Squadron RAF |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Mentioned in Despatches |
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