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Post by Admin on Feb 25, 2013 22:07:33 GMT -5
What's on Today? NZ Merchant Navy:
Sunday 08th Sep, 2013People are expected to gather at Sulphur Point today to remember the loss of 32,000 New Zealand Merchant Navy personnel during World War II. LINK
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Post by Admin on Apr 18, 2014 4:08:48 GMT -5
The red poppy NZ: The red poppy has become a symbol of war remembrance the world over. People in many countries wear the poppy to remember those who died in war or who still serve. In many countries, the poppy is worn around Armistice Day (11 November), but in New Zealand it is most commonly seen around Anzac Day, 25 April. Weather affects Poppy Day sales: LINK
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Post by Admin on Apr 24, 2014 15:34:51 GMT -5
Anzac Day 2014: Crowds flock to remember fallen:Thousands of people assembled outside the Auckland War Memorial Museum this morning to commemorate New Zealand's "contribution to freedom". The ANZAC Day dawn service opened with the sounds of the Maori trumpet and the hymn "Abide with me". War veterans marched onto the Court of Honour, and a prayer reminded Kiwis to honour those who died. "We will remember them as friends, as comrades ... They will grow not old." LINK
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Post by Admin on Sept 3, 2014 7:20:22 GMT -5
September 3rd is Merchant Navy Day. Celebrated annually around the world, it is a day to remember merchant seafarers who died in war. During World War II, Australian merchant navy ships were at just as much risk as Royal Australian Navy warships as they delivered critical supplies. Hospital ships were also crewed by merchant seamen. Across the Tasman Sea, several thousand New Zealanders served in the merchant navy during the war. These civilian volunteers sailed the ships that delivered troops, military equipment, food and fuel. This work earned them respect as the fourth service alongside the army, navy and air force, says New Zealand History. No other group of New Zealand civilians faced such risks. Many ships were torpedoed or bombed; survivors sometimes spent days or weeks in lifeboats before being rescued. Over 130 lost their lives, and around 140 were taken prisoner. LINK |
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Post by Admin on Sept 3, 2014 7:20:33 GMT -5
September 3rd is Merchant Navy Day. Celebrated annually around the world, it is a day to remember merchant seafarers who died in war. During World War II, Australian merchant navy ships were at just as much risk as Royal Australian Navy warships as they delivered critical supplies. Hospital ships were also crewed by merchant seamen. Across the Tasman Sea, several thousand New Zealanders served in the merchant navy during the war. These civilian volunteers sailed the ships that delivered troops, military equipment, food and fuel. This work earned them respect as the fourth service alongside the army, navy and air force, says New Zealand History. No other group of New Zealand civilians faced such risks. Many ships were torpedoed or bombed; survivors sometimes spent days or weeks in lifeboats before being rescued. Over 130 lost their lives, and around 140 were taken prisoner. LINK |
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