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The Māori Battalion in Libya. Pt. 4 of 5.

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1942
Reference
15331
Media type
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Year
1942
Reference
15331
Media type
Audio
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Series
U series
Categories
Māori radio programs
Nonfiction radio programs
Radio commentaries
Radio programs
Sound recordings
Duration
00:05:17
Broadcast Date
20 Jan 1942
Credits
RNZ Collection
Harawira, K. T. (Kahikatoa Takimoana), 1892-1963, Speaker/Kaikōrero, New Zealand. Army. Expeditionary Force, 2nd. Battalion, 28
Bennett, F. T. (Frederick Te Tiwha), -1967 (d.1967), Speaker/Kaikōrero, New Zealand. Army. Expeditionary Force, 2nd. Battalion, 28
New Zealand Mobile Broadcasting Unit, Broadcaster

Padre Captain Chaplain K. T. Harawira introduces Captain F. T. Bennett. He speaks (in English) about the depletion of the Battalion's field officers during the Libyan campaign and how he was commanded to take over B Company when Major Rangi Royal was wounded at Gazala. Captain F. T. Bennett comments about Company Sergeant Major Martin McRae's tireless and energetic efforts. He then talks about the orders given for Ngāti Porou C Company to take Point 152 on the 17 December 1941. They were supported by Arawa B Company and with New Zealand machine gunners in their ranks. By nightfall Point 152 was no longer in enemy hands and they were then ordered to move forward to Point 154 to support Ngā Puhi. The next morning the enemy had fled from Point 154.