Credit: Sir Robert "Bom" Gillies, the last survivor of the Māori Battalion that served in World War II, stands with New Zealand Governor-General Cindy Kiro, who made him a Knight of the New Zealand Order of Merit on May 4, 2022. Gillies took the opportunity to speak out for recognition for the battalion, which he said was poorly treated. (Photo via the Office of the Governor-General of New Zealand)

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