Hello,
I am looking for information about Maori's fighting in Africa against the Italians (and maybe even the Germans). Did they fight with the British? I also heard something about Maori's who did fight during the battle at Monte Cassino. Is this true or just a rumour?
Bye,
Alex
Maori's fighting in Africa?
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Re: Maori's fighting in Africa?
Yeah. The 28th Bttn (Maori), 2nd NZEF fought in Africa at Tobruk, El Alamein & many, many other battles and engagements. They also fought extensively in Italy. In fact, 2/L Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa Ngarimu won the Victoria Cross for Tobaga Gap. Tunisia. IIRC he was the only Maori in WW2 to win the VC, and perhaps in NZ's entire history.lexiebabe wrote:I am looking for information about Maori's fighting in Africa against the Italians (and maybe even the Germans).
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Well, you can go here first for some info:lexiebabe wrote:But is it written down in a book or something?
http://regiments.org/milhist/newzealand ... /28inf.htm
IIRC there have been some works done that may have info. I'd just start searching the net for info in this battalion, and also look at general works on the NZEF in WW2.
Oops; I forgot to answer part of your question earlier. yes, they were at Cassino (as well as the Senio, Bologna, and a dozen or so other noted engagements in Italy). They also served in the Greek/Eastern Med theater.
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Hi
If you want all the story on the Maori battalion (officially) check this link and dowload ........
http://www.nzetc.org/collections.html
If you want all the story on the Maori battalion (officially) check this link and dowload ........
http://www.nzetc.org/collections.html