Media Advisory
25 August 2008
The gallantry medals stolen from the Army Museum Waiouru in December last year are to be returned in a formal ceremony to the Museum on 21 October, Chief of Army Major General Lou Gardiner said today.
“We are very excited in having the medals returned to their rightful home at the Army Museum Waiouru and the ceremony will acknowledge the professionalism and dedication of all those involved in their successful return, including the support of the New Zealand public,” Maj Gen Gardiner said.
The returned medal sets include nine Victoria Crosses and two George Crosses and were stolen from Waiouru Army Museum in the early morning of 2 December 2007.
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Media Contact: Bas Bolyn, Army Public Relations on 021 478 574.