Category Archives: Honour Roll – New Zealand Stories

Traditions – Why Veterans Place Their Right Hand Over Their Heart – ANZAC DAY, VETERANS DAY & REMEMBRANCE DAY

Tweet I was sent an email from one of my friends in New Zealand, regarding a tradition for which I had no answer to. Christopher NEALE (who is interested in purchasing any war service medals attributed to his surname “NEALE”) … Continue reading

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Remembrance Day (Armistice Day) 2010 – The Day To Claim Or Find Your Missing War Medals

Tweet Remembrance Day, also known as ‘Armistice Day’ in some parts of the Commonwealth – is almost upon us for 2010. It is at the 11th hour, on the 11th day of the 11th month – that we pause for … Continue reading

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Help Wanted – What is the history behind the ‘Romsey & District, Victoria’ Badge?

Tweet A call for help has been received from Jacquie COOK in New Zealand, in relation to a medallion found amongst her grandfather’s war service medals. IMAGE RIGHT:  Private Charles Henry COOK, born in Romsey  (Victoria, Australia) he emmigrated to … Continue reading

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A Lonely Relic – N.Z.E.F. button found at ‘The Apex’ – Chunuk Bair

Tweet    “After dark we were marched most of a mile toward Suvla Bay and then inland.  We were told to be very quiet, not to rattle our equipment or rifles.  We didn’t know how near or far the Turks … Continue reading

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