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Māori battalion medals presented to whānau in Burnham ceremony
The whānau of 10 soldiers of the Māori Battalion who fought in World War II have received their ancestors’ medals at a ceremony held at Burnham Military Camp near Christchurch.
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Unclaimed 28 (Maori) Battalion medals identified
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is encouraging whānau of soldiers and officers of the 28 (Maori) Battalion to apply for medals their relatives might be eligible for.
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Maori Battalion medals in the hands of whānau
The families of four Hawke’s Bay Maori Battalion soldiers who fought in World War II have been given their original World War II medals – 75 years after they returned home.
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Three Defence Force personnel recognised in King’s Birthday honours
A daring rescue to save lives, making tough decisions during the pandemic and leadership through New Zealand’s response to Ukraine have all been recognised in this year’s King’s Birthday and Coronation Honours List.
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Award honours Officer's achievement in deployment to Iraq
Lieutenant Colonel Iain Hill is one of several Army personnel recently honoured for their outstanding performance in Iraq as members of the final Defence Force rotation to the Building Partner Capacity mission at the Taji Military Complex, near Baghdad.
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NZ Special Service Medal – Ukraine
Medallic recognition for personnel supporting Ukraine’s self-defence.
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New Year Honours awarded to three NZDF personnel
Leading from the front, whether through dire humanitarian situations, outstanding professionalism or innovative problem solving, has resulted in three New Zealand Defence Force personnel being recognised in the New Year Honours 2023.
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Three NZDF personnel recognised in New Year Honours List
Leadership displayed by three New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel in the face of uncertain times has been recognised in the New Year Honours List.
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Long service medal for 102-year-old Second World War veteran
At 102 years old, Brigadier (Retired) Les Wright MBE would have been confident he had all the medals he’d earned over a lengthy military career. But it turns out he was entitled to one more.
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Kiwi veterans eligible for British Nuclear Test Medal
New Zealand veterans involved in UK atmospheric nuclear testing in the fifties and sixties can now apply for the British Nuclear Test Medal.