Māori Battalion Choir singing for the Kiwi Request Session at the British Forces Radio Station in Bari, Italy.
Tūhoe leader Sir John Te Ahikaiata Turei stands to the right of the microphone (holding a piece of paper). He enlisted in 1939 but because of his leadership capabilities was kept in New Zealand. He eventually served overseas in 1944 leaving with the 13th Reinforcements.
Winter, E E, fl 1945. Awatea Maori Choir singing for the Kiwi Request Session at the British Forces Radio Station in Bari, Italy.
New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency.
Ref: DA-08473-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. https://natlib.govt.nz/records/22888595
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