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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

Sinclair Valentine Anderson

Serial No: 
634509
Surname: 
Anderson
Forename(s): 
Sinclair Valentine
Next of kin on enlistment: 
Mr L. Anderson (father), Te Teko, New Zealand
Rank: 
Private
Address on enlistment: 
Te Teko, New Zealand

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Maumaharatanga

Kia ora tatou. My name is Tekooti Anderson. This is my father who served in the 28th Maori Battalion. I received my name after my uncle, who also was a member of the Battalion, Te kooti Wahapango. I am proud of all the men, particularly from Te Teko, who made us feel humble and honoured of their wairua and kaha. And, to all those men who did not return, we are all very proud and will always remember them. Arohaina atu ki a ratou katoa. Moe mai, moe mai.

Wounded: Evening Post 30 Dec 1944

Sinclair V. Anderson, Pte was listed as 'Wounded' in The Evening Post, Saturday 30 December 1944.

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Cousins from Te Teko and Awanui in Battalion

Tena koe Te Kooti

Nga mihi mahana ki a koe. Your Dad, Sinclair and my Dad, Hori Tunui (George) Anderson, are first cousins. Uncle Leo and my grandfather Joseph are brothers.

Another cousin to Sinclair who served in the 28th Maori Battalion was William Joseph Andrew Berghan. Dad served in Japan in the J Force. - Te Awhi