75th anniversary: Return of 28th Māori Battalion B company celebrated
75th anniversary: Return of 28th Māori Battalion B company celebrated 24 Jan, 2021 02:01 AM 3 minutes to read Dennis Ngatai (from left), Willie Apiata, Richie Ngatai, Ohomairangi, Keira, Awatea Ngatai at the commemorations. Photo / Supplied Whānau and returned serviceman commemorated the return of New Zealand's 28th Māori Battalion B company 75 years ago with a "spine-tingling" hīkoi today. The last surviving member of the B Company, Bom Gillies, put the call out to honour those he fought beside and whānau from across the rohe attended. Richard Ngatai said he would forever hold the comme...