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75th anniversary: Return of 28th Māori Battalion B company celebrated
24 Jan, 2021 02:01 AM
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Dennis Ngatai (from left), Willie Apiata, Richie Ngatai, Ohomairangi, Keira, Awatea Ngatai at the commemorations. Photo / Supplied
Whānau and returned serviceman commemorated the return of New Zealand s 28th Māori Battalion B company 75 years ago with a spine-tingling hīkoi today.
The last surviving member of the B Company, Bom Gillies, put the call out to honour those he fought beside and whānau from across the rohe attended.
Richard Ngatai said he would forever hold the commemoration close to his heart. It was a very special time, it was spine-tingling.