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Henry brothers fought proudly in formidable Maori Battalion

Sunday 24 April 2016 | Published in Weekend

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Henry brothers fought proudly in formidable Maori Battalion
A 28th Maori Battalion reunion around 2000. Eric Henry is middle row fourth from the right and next to him, third from the right, is his brother Ru. 16042205

When local writer Howard Henry marches in the annual parade on Anzac Day, he will be wearing with pride the military medals of Ru Kamire Henry. In this story written for CI News, Howard tells of the wartime experiences of two of his relatives, Eric and Ru Henry.

When local writer Howard Henry marches in the annual parade on Anzac Day, he will be wearing with pride the military medals of Ru Kamire Henry. In this story written for CI News, Howard tells of the wartime experiences of two of his relatives, Eric and Ru Henry.


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