Heritage

New Zealanders in World War II

Māori and Pacific Island soldiers

28th Maori Battalion [information file]
Held in Nga Pounamu Maori Collection.
A collection of articles from newspapers, magazines and books about the Battalion. Includes information on Ngarimu, VC; the battle of Tebaga Gap; John Waititi; Bill Rickard; Miki Harrison; Nepia Mahuika; Heta Wawatea; the Ferris family; Moana Katae; Ted Wanoa; Hone Te Kauru Green; J.K.Waenga. Includes bibliography of further sources.
Cody, J.F. 28 (Maori) Battalion
Official war history. Read an online edition of this book at NZETC New Zealand Official War Histories.
Gardiner, W. Te mura o te ahi: the story of the Maori Battalion
Covers all the Battalion’s campaigns in the Second World War. Ch. 2: Maori in the First World War.

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