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C Company
This long-term exhibition is a moving tribute to the men of C Company who gave and risked their lives for the World War II Allied war effort.
The Tairawhiti Museum, in partnership with the C Company Trust Nga Taonga a Nga Tama Toa Trust, are celebrating the men and memories of the C Company, Maori (28) Battalion. The Maori Battalion was organised on a tribal basis. The C Company was made up of men from an area between Torere in the Eastern Bay of Plenty to Paritu, 40kms south of Gisborne. Nearly 1,000 men served with the C Company, including Te Moananui-a-Kiwa Ngarimu who was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery.
A main component of this display is a wall of photographs of the C Company soldiers. Most of the named soldiers have accompanying photographs and it is hoped one day this wall of photos will be complete.
September 2008 - update
This exhibition is undergoing refurbishment and is currently closed. It will be updated and refreshed and open again in 2009.
A book compiled by Monty Soutar covering the history of C.Company is now available. Nga Tama Toa is available at www.tairawhitimuseum.org.nz
Open public holidays 1.30pm to 4pm
organisation:
cost:
$5 for visitors, $2 for locals
featuring:
te moananui-a-kiwa ngarimu
dates:
on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, 10:00am - 4:00pm
on Sat, 11:00am - 4:00pm
on Sun, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
venue:
Tairawhiti Museum, Kelvin Rise, Stout St, Gisborne
region:
Gisborne, New Zealand
Related links
Fighting for Equality - Maori in the Second World War
Read about the Māori commitment to the war effort. Learn about The Māori War Effort Organisation and The Māori Battalion.
Te Moananui-a-Kiwa Ngarimu VC - DNZB
Ngarimu was a member of the Māori Battalion, C Company, made up of East Coast Māori during World War Two. He was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery, determination and outstanding leadership.
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