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‘Forgotten’ war heroes celebrated

Monday 17 September 2018 | Published in Local

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‘Forgotten’ war heroes celebrated
RSA club president Denis Dwane accepts the gift of a model of the SS Waitemata Union Steamship Company of NZ from ex Merchant Navy man Merv Martin, in celebration of the recognition of the fourth service. 18091121

Long after World War Two finished, many war heroes continued fighting their own battle - to be recognised as part of the New Zealand armed services.

Long after World War Two finished, many war heroes continued fighting their own battle - to be recognised as part of the New Zealand armed services.


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