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Online Cenotaph

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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Edward Breton Bestic

Collection Technician Sophie Coombe sat down with retired veteran Edward Breton Bestic to talk about his experiences during the Vietnam War.

Ian Lewis Ruxton Wilson

Collection Technician Madison Pine interviews Angela Ruxton Caughey, who was contacted through Online Cenotaph by a member of the public helping her family to locate her brother's grave site.

Conscientious Objectors

Conscription was introduced in New Zealand in 1916, under Section 34 and 35 of the Military Service Act. Many were opposed for a variety of reasons, approximately 600 men declared Conscientious Objections.

Manava Toa: the Cook Islands in WW1

Tūrou Tūrou `Oro Mai. Over 500 Cook Islanders fought for New Zealand in the WWI. They served with distinction but suffered great loss. Find out more about these courageous servicemen.

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World War II fighter pilot Alan McGregor Peart was only 19 when he qualified as a pilot in WW2. He flew Spitfires in Europe, Africa and Asia with 81 squadron, receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross for his work. Our last New Zealand Fighter Ace, Alan passed away on 5 September 2018. Read more
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