Maori and WW1

A DigitalNZ Story by mary van rossen

Image: Maori (Pioneer) Battalion flag

Maori (Pioneer) Battalion flag

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Image: Māori soldiers in Egypt

Māori soldiers in Egypt

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Image: Recruitment cartoon for Māori

Recruitment cartoon for Māori

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Image: Niuean soldiers of 3rd Maori Reinforcements

Niuean soldiers of 3rd Maori Reinforcements

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Image: 3rd Maori Reinforcements on parade

3rd Maori Reinforcements on parade

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Māori and the First World War - Māori and the First World War

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Image: 3rd Maori Reinforcements depart from New Zealand

3rd Maori Reinforcements depart from New Zealand

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