Paki AWMM

Walters AWMM

39497 AWMM

Male AWMM

Iwi Māori AWMM

25 November 1918 AWMM Aratapu, New Zealand AWMM

Unknown AWMM Aratapu, New Zealand AWMM

Mrs P. Walters (wife), Te Kopuru, Dargaville, New Zealand AWMM

Unknown AWMM Married AWMM

World War II, 1939-1945 AWMM

Army AWMM

39497 AWMM

Military Medal (MM) AWMM
17 June 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. (L.G. 17/6/1943 (I)) The National Archives. Recommendation for Award for Walters, Paki. (Ref. WO 373/25/212). Military Medal. AWMM

WW2 Unknown AWMM Labourer/Civilian AWMM
Rotorua, Bay of Plenty AWMM

WW2 Lance Corporal/Military AWMM 28 (Maori) Battalion, Headquarters AWMM Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Second Echelon AWMM

• 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.
  http://www.nzetc.org/tm/scholarly/tei-WH2Maor.htm
  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

• 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. AWMM
  WW2 2: WW2 193 AWMM
• Cody, J. (1956). 28 (Maori) Battalion. Wellington, N.Z.: Department of Internal Affairs, War History Branch. AWMM