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Walter Callaway

Personal details

Full Name:

John Walter Callaway

Lifetime:

Jan 1873 – 16 Sep 1926

Biography

Walter Callaway
John Walter Callaway (Wāta te Wahahuia) or Walter, as he was commonly known, is credited with being the first Māori to serve in the South African War.
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John Walter Callaway (Wāta te Wahahuia) is credited with being the first Māori soldier to serve in the South African War.