Maori Becomes A
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Lieut.-Colonel
MAJOR E. T. Love, husband of the Makea Ariki of Rarotonga, has been promoted to Lieut.-colonel, and suc ceeds Brigadier G. Dittmer as commander of the Maori Battalion in the Middle East.
Although Polynesians have held high positions in other professions—especially law, medicine and the church—this is the first time one has attained such high rank in the Army. Mr. Love, who is a full Maori, obviously has earned his dis tinction on active service. The Maori Battalion, of the NZ Expeditionary Force, has distinguished itself in several battles —the Maori soldiers’ bayonet charges never will be forgotten.
Dr. E. P. Ellison, Chief Medical Officer of the Cook Group, returned to Raro tonga from furlough in NZ in "May. Mrs.
Ellison and their family remained in NZ.