Fred Baker
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Lieutenant-Colonel Frederick Baker (1908 – 1958) led the NZ 28 (Maori) Battalion in World War II
, from 13 July to 2 November 1942, and was injured at the commencement of the Battle of El Alamein
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World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, from 13 July to 2 November 1942, and was injured at the commencement of the Battle of El Alamein
Second Battle of El Alamein
The Second Battle of El Alamein marked a major turning point in the Western Desert Campaign of the Second World War. The battle took place over 20 days from 23 October – 11 November 1942. The First Battle of El Alamein had stalled the Axis advance. Thereafter, Lieutenant-General Bernard Montgomery...
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