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Sir Robert Nairn Gillies KNZM (born 14 February 1925), commonly known as Bom Gillies, is a former New Zealand soldier who served with B Company, 28th (Māori) Battalion, during World War II. He is the last surviving member of the Māori Battalion, and was knighted on 31 December 2021.
Nov 17, 2021 · Gillies is an experimentalist whose work spans molecular, cellular, animal models, and image analytics. He is the Martin Silberger Chair of Cancer Physiology, Director of the Center of Excellence in Cancer Imaging and Technology, and Scientific Director of the Small Animal Imaging Lab, SAIL.
May 2, 2022 · Sir Robert 'Bom' Gillies. 97 years old and the last survivor of the legendary 28th Māori Battalion. Physically and mentally sharp AND still fighting - this time for justice - for his “boys, all my mates.”. His comrades didn't get it before or after WW2, he tells Moana.
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Tā (Sir) Robert “Bom” Gillies, 98, spoke at the conclusion of a dusk service at Waitangi Treaty Grounds on Tuesday after presenting a memorial battle flag to the nation.
Dec 31, 2021 · Sir Robert Gillies, the last surviving member of the 28th Māori Battalion, has agreed to be knighted after previously rejecting the distinction twice.
Robert Arthur "Bob" Gillies (born 21 October 1951) is a retired British Anglican bishop. From 2006 to 2016, he served as the Bishop of Aberdeen and Orkney in the Scottish Episcopal Church. He is also a published author.
Moana Maniapoto heads to Rotorua to meet with the 97 year old. A special one on one with to the last living solider of the 28th Māori Battalion Sir Robert 'Bom' Gillies.
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