James,known affectionately as Kiri, was one of 3 brothers who went to WW11. He and an older brother Wallace,never returned, both having being KIA. The other brother Te Maere ( Luddy) did return however. THey were the sons of Karauria and Nora Milner, of Ngati Rangi, Reporua, in Ngati Porou. Karauria was one of 13 children of William Milner, a settler, and Keita Te Hauauru Aupouri. They were first cousins to Joseph and David Richard Baker Milner who also served in te Maori Battalion. David was killed in action in Egypt but Joseph returned. THey were also first cousins to my two brothers who also served in WW11, James Wi Hekopa, and John Kiwa Walker. Other first cousins were Keepa Pomare Paenga, who returned and became an Anglican Minister, and Ted Dickin ( who was not in the Maori Battalion however. THey were also related to many others from their hapu.Kiri is survived by 2 sisters and some nephews and nieces.