Nga Tama Toa. The Price of Citizenship. C Company 28 (Maori) Battalion 1939-1945.
It was Sir Apirana Ngata’s wish that the history of C Company be written by a person with tribal affiliations to the rohe - from Tarakeha, 20kms east of Opotiki, to Paritu, 30kms south of Gisborne.
Here it is -a huge well researched book, many years in the making and a taonga for the descendants and whanau of the men and boys it commemorates.
Ko Ngati Porou; Te Whanau-a-Apanui; Ngai Tai, Te Aitanga-a-Hauiti; Rongowhakaata; Te Aitanga-a-Mahaki and Ngai Tamanahiri te iwi.
The fascinating story of C Company, Maori Battalion told through personal recollections, eyewitness accounts, numerous anecdotes and fantastic photographs. At times heart-rending, at times heart-warming, this impressive book captures the special 'spirit' of the Maori Battalion - an amazing story that documents the stories of those who were actually there.