Paki Walters
Born 25 Nov 1918
- Service number
- 39497 AWMM
- Also known as
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- Armed force / branch
- Army AWMM
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- War
- World War II, 1939-1945 AWMM
Images
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About birth
- Birth
- 25 Nov 1918 AWMM
- Date of birth
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- Place of birth
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- Birth notes
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- Address before enlistment
- Unknown AWMM Aratapu, New Zealand AWMM
- Post war occupation
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- Next of kin
- Mrs P. Walters (wife), Te Kopuru, Dargaville, New Zealand AWMM
- Relationship status
- Unknown AWMM Married AWMM
Wars and conflicts
- War
- World War II, 1939-1945 AWMM
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- Armed force / branch
- Army AWMM
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- 39497 AWMM
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Military decorations
- Medals and Awards
- Military Medal (MM) AWMM
17 Jun 1943 AWMM
During the attack on Point 209 on 26 March 1943 Sgt. Walters was in charge of a section of carriers whose task it was to give protection to the right flank. He executed this duty in a most aggressive manner, engaging all and sundry that showed any sign of movement and operating from well out on the flank. It was not until the battalion had fully completed it's consolidation that he reported back, by which time it was well after dark. Sgt. Walters again played a telling part during the battalion attack on Point 209 proper on 27 March. The infantry had been pinned to the ground by heavy resistance from Point 209. It was decided to call in the carriers to give support to the attack. Sgt. Walters, operating from a flank, used his carriers with such dash and determination that it was evident his boldness completely disorganised the enemy. The enemy garrison of Point 209, amounting to over two hundred Germans, surrendered. (London Gazette 17/6/1943 (I)) The National Archives. Recommendation for Award for Walters, Paki. (Ref. WO 373/25/212). Military Medal. AWMM - War Medal 1939-1945 AWMM
- New Zealand War Service Medal AWMM
- Military Medal (MM) AWMM
Training and Enlistment
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- Branch Trade Proficiency
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- Enlistment
- WW2 Unknown AWMM Labourer/Civilian AWMM
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- Occupation before enlistment
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Embarkations
- Embarkation details
- WW2 Lance Corporal/Military AWMM 28 (Maori) Battalion, Headquarters AWMM Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Second Echelon AWMM
Prisoner of war
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Medical history
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Last known rank
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Biographical information
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About death
- Death
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Memorial
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Sources
- External links
- 28th Maori Battalion Website 1941-1945
http://www.28maoribattalion.org.nz/
Further Reference - Cody, J. (1956). 28 (Maori) Battalion. Wellington: Dept. of Internal Affairs, War History Branch. Digital copy.
https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20210104000423/http://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/tei-WH2Maor.html
Further Reference - 'The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East.' (London Gazette, 17 June 1943, p.2762.). Military Medal.
http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/36057/supplements/2762
Further Reference - The National Archives. Recommendation for Award for Walters, Paki. (Ref. WO 373/25/212). Military Medal.
http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/Details?uri=D7361431
Further Reference
- 28th Maori Battalion Website 1941-1945
- References
- Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force. (1941). Nominal Roll Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force No. 2 (Embarkations to 30th June, 1940). Wellington, N.Z.: Govt. Printer.
WW2 2: WW2 193 - Cody, J. (1956). 28 (Maori) Battalion. Wellington, N.Z.: Department of Internal Affairs, War History Branch.
- Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force. (1941). Nominal Roll Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force No. 2 (Embarkations to 30th June, 1940). Wellington, N.Z.: Govt. Printer.
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