Kia Ora my name is James Whiti Haami-Jones from Rotorua. My Father was a pvt in the 28th Maori Battalion. He passed away in 1977, he drowned in Lake Rotoiti. Dad was 7th in line in his family of 15. They lived in Te Karaka, Gisborne. His Dad's name is Whiti Haami Jones and his mum's name was Polly Te Wharerekou nee Oakes from Opotiki.

James Haami-Jones: My father was Edward Brownie Jones of 28th Battalion. My mother was Sabina Eru. Their nicknames were Nina and Nani known to Rotorua R.S.A. She was related to Martin Mccrae from Ohinemutu in Rotorua.

Hi my name is Paea my friend Emma and I are school students from Gisborne Intermediate. We are doing a research project about a soldier from WORLD WAR 1. We have chosen Edward brownie Jones. We were wondering if you could tell us where we could find some information on Edward. Maybe would you have some information about him that we could use. We would like to know where he was born. Where he grew up. What did he do in the War? What did he do after the War? Can you give us any interesting information that we could put in our project ? Thank you very much.