discuss document export feedback print share gallery-landscape xml Search hua Rapunga hou badge, regimental human history Tukua Tirohanga API Ingoa KēOnward hat badge, 1NZEF26/940 Sergeant Henry Clarence Welch, New Zealand Rifle BrigadeKupu whakaahuaOnward hat badge, 1NZEF, WW1Belonged to 26/940 Sergeant Henry Clarence Welch, New Zealand Rifle BrigadeTohu Tuakiri KēW2764 (war)WāhangaHistoryWar History Uiuitia Tāpirihia ki Taku Kete regimental Onward hat badge Tirohia ngā pikitia Mātātuhi me ngā tuhinga Mātātuhi Mātātuhi Taonga Taonga Rārangi MihiCollection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, W2764Tuhipoka HāngaiOnward hat badge, 1NZEF, WW1 Belonged to 26/940 Sergeant Henry Clarence Welch, New Zealand Rifle Brigade Farmhand, Henry Welch, known as ‘Tat’ embarked with the New Zealand Rifle Brigade on 5 February 1916, part of the same intake as his younger brother George. During the Battle of the Somme Tat was awarded the Military Medal "For gallantry and special good work during the raid by the 4th Battalion, 3rd New Zealand (Rifle) Brigade on the enemy trench at Corner Fort, south of Fleurbaix on the night of the 17th/18th December 1916. Though heavily bombed when he first entered the enemy trenches he led his party with great skill, silencing the party exposed to him, killing a number of them, and finally capturing 5 prisoners." The following year he took part in the Battle of Messines, and lost his life on 10 June 1917. He is buried at St Quentin Cabaret Military Cemetery.Mahi HāngaiWW1; 1914-1918Tangata Hāngāi Sergeant Henry Clarence Welch 1NZEF: New Zealand Rifle BrigadeRā Hāngai1914-1918Wā[World War 1, 1914-1918]/WarsPāoho[bronze]/copper alloy/nonferrous metal/metal/inorganic materialRaraunga Ine45 x 33 x 7mm6 x 38 x 2mmTaumata whakarōpūbadge, regimentalbadgemilitary insignia Badge, MilitaryBadge, InsigniaInsigniaStatus SymbolsPersonal Symbols08 Communication ArtifactsWhakahounga o Mua15 May 2023 Tūemi e whai hononga Ngā hua o DigitalNZ Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Hawera & Normanby Star, 09 June 1919) National Library of New Zealand Page 1 Advertisements Column 9 (Auckland Star, 25 October 1883) National Library of New Zealand Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Auckland Star, 23 October 1883) National Library of New Zealand Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Hawera & Normanby Star, 10 June 1919) National Library of New Zealand Page 1 Advertisements Column 9 (Auckland Star, 24 October 1883) National Library of New Zealand Mea e whai hononga ai E hangaia tonutia ana te kohinga tuihono a Tāmaki Paenga Hira; tāpirihia ai ngā whakahoutanga me ngā pūkete i ia wiki. I ētahi wā, kāore anō kia whakaūhia ngā pūkete e ngā kaimahi o Te Whare Taonga, tēnā pea he hapa kei roto i ngā kōrero. Search hua Rapunga hou The gift of curiosity With unlimited free entry to all paid exhibitions, discounted event tickets and exclusive Member-only events, a Museum Membership is the gift that keeps on giving year-round. SEE OPTIONS FROM $60