Te Kauri Marae War Memorial
Lance Sgt Haane Manahi DCM
B Company
28th Maori Battalion.
It is with particular gratitude that the first image on this site is that of this heroic Soldier from Te Arawa. He leads this section of lest we forget as the example of a man that was recognised for his ultimate bravery and heroic conduct on the battlefield at Takrouna Ridge. L/Sgt Manahi was recommended for the Victoria Cross, however King George made an order that no more Victoria Crosses were to be awarded in 1942. But Her Majesty awarded the whanau with gifts as a substitute for the Victoria Cross in his honour this year 2008.
It has been through Naumaiplace that I have had the privledge to meet the the sons of L/Sgt Haane Manahi. I wish to acknowledge Rauawa and Geoff Manahi.
In particular to Geoff and Te Awhi Manahi and their daughter Jasmine. This family are credited for the directing and construction of our Te Kauri Marae website, it is through their incredible efforts and sincere aroha that our marae and families now have this lovely website to be proud of. We of Te Kauri Marae and Ngati Whawhakia are indebted to the Manahi family
E koro Haane..! te parekawkawa o Te Arawa, kua eke koe ki runga te tuara o Rangianiwaniwa, i riro atu koe ki te Toi a Te Putanga-a-Pipiri, Haere ra e te Toki e Haane He maturuturu o Tomairangi e kaukau ana i te anuanu mataotao, e ai te korero kua maunu te taumarere a Tumatauenga, no reira haere ra e Kare ki te murau a te wenerau.
Moe mai ra..! Takoto mai ra..!
This is our memorial and rememberance page for our whanau who have fought in combat. We salute them, we honour them and applaud them for their efforts and the impact of their actions.
Onward!
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| Regiment Number: 26046World War II, 28th Maori Battalion, 'D' Company | ||
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 | Pte Mohi Tarawhiti | |
| Regimental Number 26045 World War II, 28th Maori BattalionD Company. | ||
Mohi was born on the 15th November at Huntly, he is the brother of Patara Tarawhiti. Mohi passed away on the 17 April 1960 | ||
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| Cpl Samuel Tarawhiti | |
| Regiment Number: 67389World War II, 28th Maori Battalion, 'D' Company2 Div NZEF | ||
| This is a tribute to my Grand Uncle commonly known to the family as Uncle Sam or to the younger generation as 'Koro Sam'... read more | ||
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| Cpl Jack Tuhuna Albert |
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| Regimental Number: 39546World War II, 28th Maori BattalionHQ Company. 1939-1945 | ||
This is a special tribute to man that joined the Army and completed his full service with the infamous 28th Maori Battalion - a man that returned in 1943 for a short time and then returned back overseas for another tour of duty. Jack Albert was also known by his Maori name Tuhuna Erueti. He came from a little settlement called Karioi and was one of the youngest of four children. Jack Albert was born on 21st March 1912 in Wanganui. His religion was Church of England. He attended Kakatahi Native School on the Parapara Road and became a noted horse rider, riding in many Rodeo's and won the competition as the NZ Steer Champion. Army Service Record Jack Albert enlisted into the Army on 26th January 1940, He marched into Linton Camp Palmerston North on the 9th August 1940. He deployed with the Battalion to England. After training in England he was posted with 28th Battalion on the 4th January 1941 to Egypt, Middle East. He was posted to HQ Company or the ' Odds and Sodds'.
On the 16th July 1942 he was promoted to temporary Lance Corporal. On the 6th August he signed his hymn book as being in the Sahara Desert. On 22nd April 1943 Jack was promoted from Lance Corporal to Temporary Corporal. He returned home on the 12th July 1943 to Wellington for leave. He returned back to the Parapara where the photo was taken with him and his relation but then returned back to the Middle East on the 8th August 1943. On the 12th January 1944 He was made Corporal. On the 22nd February he received the Africa star medal and the 8th Army medal and clasp while he was in the Middle East. He finally returned back with the 28th Maori Battalion on the 21st April 1945. He was awarded the 1939-45 star, Africa star, 8th Army clasp, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, NZ War Service Medal. He was finally discharged from the Army on the 5th July 1945. He is buried in Ngamokai Urupa in Karioi.
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Dick Clarke | | |
Regimental Number 62869 World War II, 28th Maori Battalion, D Company. | ||
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Page last updated 15 Oct 2008
