Last Māori Battalion veteran laid to rest in Ōhinemutu

Tuesday 12 November 2024 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 12 Nov 2024, 4:51pm

In this story Julian Wilcox, 28th Māori Battalion

Thousands of people gathered at Te Papaiouru Marae in Rotorua to farewell Sir Robert "Bom" Gillies. The 99-year-old was the final surviving member of the 28th Māori Battalion. His funeral service acknowledged his Te Arawa and Tūhoe whakapapa.

How they headlined it

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1. StuffTue 12 Nov 2024, 4:47pm

   The Hui: Loss of Māori Battalion veteran brings challenge for future generations (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsTue 12 Nov 2024, 4:51pm

   Tā Bom Gillies: Mokopuna's eulogy pays tribute to humble koro (opens in new tab)