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70 years ago this month
May 1942 the Battalion is still at Arsal in the Syrian foothills undertaking exercises and manoeuvres. Major Tiwi Love becomes the first Māori commander of the unit. Read the war diary for May 1942 here
Featured soldier
Harry Jerome Parkinson
Serial No:
802123
Surname:
Parkinson
Forename(s):
Harry Jerome
Also known as:
Jerry and Rangipuatea Jerome
Rank:
Private
Address on enlistment:
Lower Waiawa, New Zealand
Notes:
Harry's brother Maiki (Jules Vern Parkinson) also served with the 28 Maori Battalion.
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