6 Feb 2023

Maori Battalion battle honours recognised

From Waitangi Day 2024, 11:45 am on 6 February 2023

The 28 Maori Battalion's Battle Honours Memorial flag with the Battalions 42 Campaign and Battle Honours are being presented to be recognised for the first time in 76 years. They're being presented by the New Zealand Army to Ta Robert aka BOM Gillies, 28 (Maori) Battalion's the last surviving member.

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