Is this a New Zealand soldier?

[jman]

Hi everyone. (I'm new here)

I am in Rome on holiday and I wanted to know a bit more about Italy in World War 2. So I had a search on YouTube and found this

If the link does not work just search for "Liberation of Rome - World War 2 Documentary movie" on YouTube. 

At about 8:20 in the film it shows an Allied soldier appearing out of his tent to complain about the horrid weather they are experiencing on the way to Cassino. I couldn't help but notice a striking resemblance to my grandfather. Of course the chance would be very slim, but to narrow it down, my question is ... is the uinform on the soldier a New Zealand uniform?

Thank you so much for your help!!

[Dave Homewood]

It looks like an American uniform to me I'm afraid.

If you'd like to learn more about the kiwis in Italy in WWII may I suggest you take a look at my site at www.newzealandersatwar.com and take a listen to the audio series there, "Courage And Valour: New Zealanders in the Italian Campaign in WWII".

[jman]

Thanks David. I saw a photo of two NZers up on a hill in Cassino. One was holding a machine gun and he had a jacket that looked the same. We're all the jackets quite similar I wonder?

[jman]

(Or at least the photo caption said they were New Zealanders) ... which might not be accurate. I will keep searching!