Charles Upham is probably New Zealand's most famous soldier. His actions in Crete in 1941 and Egypt in 1942 led to his becoming one of only three people – and the only combat soldier – ever to win the Victoria Cross twice.
A civic reception for 161 Battery on its return from Vietnam was disrupted by protesters. They accused the New Zealand soldiers of being murderers and threw red paint symbolising the Vietnamese blood they had on their hands. more...