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70 years ago this month

February 1942 was spent re-equipping and training, the Battalion regaining its vitality. Read the war diary for February 1942 here

Featured soldier

Whiti Mane

John Clark Harrison

Serial No:

801791

Surname:

Harrison

Forename(s):

John Clark

Next of kin on enlistment:

Mr W. Harrison (father), Dargaville, New Zealand

Rank:

Private

Address on enlistment:

Tangowahine, New Zealand

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John Harrison

Jasmine Harrison commented:
Thu, 08 October 2009 - 01:46am

This is my Grandfather.

I have seen in a book `New Zealand at War`there is a picture of my grand-dad jumping in the air while performing the haka. Has anyone a copy of this photo?

It makes me cry to see the old photos and to think what they went thru, being so far away from home. My Grandfather never talked about the war when he returned.

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MaryJ commented:
Thu, 29 October 2009 - 08:27pm

This is also my grandfather, I had hoped to find more information about his journey whilst in the war. I have heard some of his stories but yes it's true he never spoke openly about his experiences which is understandable to say the least. Jaz I do have that book that you've mentioned and as soon as I get a chance I will upload the photo.

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mbadmin commented:
Fri, 30 October 2009 - 12:03pm

Kia ora Jasmine and Mary

We have just added two images of hakas to the site - are either of these the one you mean?:

Haka in Maadi

Haka for King of Greece

Nāku, nā
Jamie Mackay
Web Editor

Kia Ora Jamie

MaryJ commented:
Wed, 30 December 2009 - 10:08pm

Thank you so much for that yes the photo 'Haka in Maadi' my grandfather is the 4th one from the left in the back row. Thanks again greatly appreciated

Mary

Missing You

MaryJ commented:
Wed, 30 December 2009 - 10:09pm

Hi cuz, hows Switzerland, thought you were planning on coming back for a holiday

mwah hear from you soon