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First medals in over a decade for No. 3 Squadron
Royal New Zealand Air Force's No. 3 Squadron’s work in Solomon Islands last year has earned them medallic recognition.
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Unclaimed 28 (Maori) Battalion medals kaupapa comes to an end
The 28 (Maori) Battalion unclaimed medals kaupapa has come to a close with the final ceremony taking place in Hastings at Pakipaki’s Houngarea Marae, on Saturday.
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‘Recognising mana’ at Waitangi Maori Battalion medals ceremony
Presenting medals to the whānau of Māori Battalion soldiers who fought in World War II is a chance to recognise the mana they brought to themselves and New Zealand, says Chief of Army Major General John Boswell.
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NZDF research reveals thousands of Second World War campaign medals were never claimed by veterans
For the first time since the 1950s, in-depth research has been carried out into how many Second World War campaign medals awarded to ex-serving New Zealand veterans were never claimed, and what may have led to this.
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More Māori Battalion families receive World War II service medals
The whānau of 24 Māori Battalion soldiers who fought in World War II have received their medals at a ceremony in Upper Hutt.
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Thousands turn out for Māori Battalion medals ceremony in Rotorua
The whānau of 89 Māori Battalion soldiers who fought in World War II have received their medals at a ceremony conducted at Te Papaiouru Marae in Rotorua.
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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.