Cenotaph Stories View by topic: Vietnam War All WWI WWII Vietnam War New Zealand Wars South African War Māori Pacific Nursing Corps Army Navy Air Force Gallipoli Commemoration Korean War Malaya Thailand Servicewomen Anzac Day Online Cenotaph Cenotaph Updates Coastwatchers Conflict and Peace Christopher Pugsley Te Reo Collection Information Access Pou Maumahara Stories Volunteers Wāhine Māori Merchant Navy Jayforce Prisoners of War Pacific Language Weeks Show more Honouring outstanding gallantryVictoria PassauCollection Manager, Online CenotaphOn Sunday 16 May 2021 a private ceremony was held in the World War II Hall of Memories. The ceremony marked the end of a 50-year campaign, by Norman Fry and Brian Monks, to gain recognition for their comrades.Read more Bo Goldie - Called home to rest among his peopleEvelyn Kawiti (Ngatiporou)Visitor Host, Visitor ServicesEvelyn Kawiti remembers her cousin Bo Goldsmith (1950-2021) as a kind and generous man with a big heart. Read more Sani LakataniMadison PineCollection Technician, Research SupportIn June 2020, Madison sat down with the Malaya and Vietnam Veteran Sani Lakatani, to discuss his two major colourful careers with the New Zealand Army and in Niuean Politics. Read more The lost Airmen of 41 SquadronBy Douglas "Scotty" WingfieldResearcherOver the thirteen years of the Vietnam War, 41 Squadron RNZAF made 1,979 landings into the conflict. Scotty Wingfield's research helps Airmen to receive their Vietnam Medals and Vietnam Veteran status. Read more Bret BesticBy Sophie CoombeCollection Technician, Research SupportCollection Technician Sophie Coombe sat down with retired veteran Bret Bestic to talk about his experiences during the Vietnam War. Read more