1801 Gunner John Thomas Hunt – soldier in World War II

May 18, 2021 | People

The family of Gunner John Hunt have donated items that belonged to him. These items have been photographed and appear here. Gunner Hunt served in World War II. There are several interesting items such as a Prayer Book given to soldiers. The cover is well worn. Also, there are a few Christmas cards produced for the New Zealand Army / NZ Expeditionary Force that were given to soldiers to send home.

This letter, dated 12th February 1940, was written by King George VI to soldiers from 2nd NZ Division to welcome them and wish them well.
Soldier's Pay-Book
Soldier’s Pay-Book cover
Details inside pay book
Pay details from April to June 1940
Pay details from June to October 1940
Pay details from October 1940 to February 1941
Pay details from February to June 1941.
Pay details from July and August 1941.
Pay book entries from December 1942 to June 1943
The cover of the Prayer Book given to N.Z. soldiers who fought in World War II
Inside page from Gunner Hunt’s prayer book
1801 HUNT,
Next page with “A Message From The Bishops Of The Province”
Two badges
Two badges
Envelope with 1942 Xmas card from Soldier Hunt to his wife from the Middle East.
Artwork from the 1942 Xmas card
Inside of the 1942 Xmas card
Front cover of the Xmas card from N.Z. Army 1943 that soldiers sent home.
The inside of the 1943 Xmas card
This card commemorates the First Crossing aboard H.M.T. Empress of Canada
Signatures on the back of the H.M.T Empress of Canada card