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A popular officer in the Native Contingent during the First World War, Roger Dansey led by example. He was photographed in 1915 at Malta, digging a trench with comrades. Dansey is in front, with Peter Buck behind him and Captain Hiroti and Lieutenant Tikao on the right.
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Alexander Turnbull Library, New Zealand Free Lance Collection (PAColl-0785)
Reference: PAColl-7171-57
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