Story: First World War

Great War Stories: Rikihana Carkeek

Rikihana Carkeek of Ngāti Raukawa served with the Maori Contingent on Gallipoli and then the Māori (Pioneer) Battalion on the western front. This Great War Story tells of his experiences.

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How to cite this page:

Ian McGibbon, 'First World War - Western Front, 1916 to 1917', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/video/46403/great-war-stories-rikihana-carkeek (accessed 3 May 2024)

Story by Ian McGibbon, published 20 Jun 2012