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Charles Upham

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.

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15 August

1951 Troop ship Wahine wrecked en route to Korean War

Carrying New Zealand troops to the Korean War, the 38-year-old Lyttelton–Wellington ferry Wahine ran aground in the Arafura Sea. There were no casualties but the ship became a total loss. more...

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In strife and war - Lyttelton-Wellington ferries 1951 - key events The Commonwealth Division - NZ in the Korean War

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TSS Wahine 1913–1951 (NZ Maritime Record)

1945 The war is over! VJ Day

Japan's surrender following the atomic explosions over Hiroshima and Nagasaki ended the Second World War. More than 200,000 New Zealanders had served during the war and more than 11,500 had died. more...