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Willie Apiata VC

Willie Apiata VC addresses attendees at his a ceremony in which he was promoted to the honorary rank of Warrant Officer Class One (WO1) at Papakura Military Camp. During the ceremony, WO1 Apiata was also appointed as Special Representative to the New Zealand Defence Force. NZDF photo.
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Willie Apiata VC promoted to NZDF Special Representative

22/05/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2800 Views 0 Comments Willie Apiata VC

New Zealand’s only living recipient of the Victoria Cross, Willie Apiata, has been appointed a Special Representative to the New

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Willie Apiata VC auction raises NZ$200k for cyclone recovery

01/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3917 Views 0 Comments Willie Apiata VC

New Zealand Victoria Cross recipient Willie Apiata, with help from former New Zealand Defence Force colleagues, has raised more than

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