Māori Battalion haka in Egypt, 1941

Members of the Māori Battalion's C Company who had fought in the Greek campaign perform a haka for the King of Greece at Helwan, Egypt, on 25 June 1941.

The four men in the foreground are, left to right: John Manuel (from Rangitukia, later killed in action), Maaka (Bill) White (Wharekāhika, killed in action), Te Kooti (Scotty) Reihana (Rangitukia, wounded), Rangi Henderson (Te Araroa, killed in action).

 

Reference:

Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference: DA-01229-F
Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library, National Library of New Zealand, Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, must be obtained before any re-use of this image

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