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Online Cenotaph is our digital social space where enthusiasts, families, and researchers can share and contribute to the records of those who served for Aotearoa New Zealand.  Read more.

 

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McNeil Brothers on Gallipoli

In commemoration of the 105th anniversary of Chunuk Bair, Associate Curator Gail Romano reflects on the lasting legacies of the McNeil Brothers, and how often the way into the lives of those who are lost to the past is through the material objects they have left behind.

A Morning on Chunuk Bair

On the 8th August 2015, Dr Christopher Pugsley, watched as the sun rose over the Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial and wrote about the legacy of these events one hundred years on. On the 105th anniversary of Chunuk Bair we re-share his touching tribute to all those who were lost on this day.

Kāre e ngaropōina ia mātou a rātou e tuātau `uātu

In celebration of Cook Islands Language Week William Cuthers Researcher and Academic Writer has written a piece celebrating the language of the Cook Islands and commemorating the service of the Cook Islands ancestors who served. He is introduced by Arerangi Tongia

70th Anniversary of the Korean War

The 25th of June 2020 marks the 70th Anniversary of the commencement of the Korean War. Collection Technician Dan Millar looks at the contribution New Zealand service personnel made during Korea, a conflict of fire and ice.

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World War II Pilot Thomas Welch Horton was just 19 when he joined the RNZAF. He flew with the 88 and 105 Squadrons. He was awarded the DFC and Bar, and the DSO for his service. Tom recently celebrated his 100th Birthday in Naples, Florida. Read more
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