Arapeta Awatere
Arapeta Awatere was born on April 25, 1910. See ranking, bio blurb, and everyone else born that day.
About Arapeta Awatere
Arapeta Marukitepua Pitapitanuiārangi Awatere (25 April 1910 – 6 March 1976) was a scholar, decorated military leader, Māori welfare officer, writer, linguist, and local politician. He served in the Māori Battalion from 1940 to 1945, commanding C Company at the Battle of Tebaga Gap in 1943 and later leading the battalion in Italy. He was awarded the Military Cross and the Distinguished Service Order for bravery and leadership. After the war he became a prominent civic figure, teaching and advocating for Māori language and culture. He also wrote poetry and translated literary works into Māori,…