THE PRO PATRIA PROJECT

CARKEEK Arthur Wakefield

Sergeant, Armed Constabulary

CITATION

New Zealand Cross

The honour marks his bravery in carrying an urgent message through enemy territory during the New Zealand government's campaign

against Maori leader Te Kooti Arikirangi Te Turuki during the New Zealand Wars of 1860-1872

KNOWN AWARDS

New Zealand Cross

New Zealand Wars Medal

NOTES

Born 1843 Nelson, New Zealand

Died 24 May 1897 Blenheim, New Zealand

Buried Omaka Cemetery, Blenheim

Earned the New Zealand Cross at Ohinemutu while serving with the Armed Constabulary on 8 February 1870. A part-maori, Carkeek won his

medal for travelling 30 miles (48 km) from Ohinemutu, when Te Kooti attacked, to get help for the beleaguered force