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Māori and the Second World War
Despite some opposition, nearly 16,000 Maori enlisted for service during the Second World War. By 1945 the 28th (Maori) Battalion had became one of New Zealand's most celebrated and decorated units. But Maori contributed to the war effort in many different ways, at home and overseas.
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The 28th (Maori) Battalion established a formidable reputation as one of New Zealand’s finest fighting forces.
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On 15 November 2014 several thousand people gathered in Kelvin Park, Gisborne, for the opening of C Company Māori Battalion Memorial House.
