Tag: nz wars

We would like to wish a happy Corps Day to the service men and women of the Royal New Zealand Army Education Corps.

Today we had the privilege to host the late Lieutenant General (retired) Donald McIver’s family as they gifted his medals and memorabilia to the National Army Museum Te Mata Toa.

Our newest exhibition “Auschwitz. Now.” has officially opened at the National Army Museum, with photographer Perry Trotter and historian Dr Sheree Trotter both at the Opening Ceremony.

Today in History – 27 July 1953: Armistice ends fighting in the Korean War.

Today in History – 26 July 1950: NZ Government decides to send a force, nicknamed Kayforce, to support the UN in the Korean War.

We would like to wish a happy Corps Day to the service men and women sworn to keep safe and protect the NZ Army’s people and resources from crime, both in New Zealand and overseas; the Corps of Royal New Zealand Military Police.

Today in History – 16 July 1965: Gunners of 161 Field Battery fire New Zealand’s first artillery shots of the Vietnam War from their base in Bien Hoa, near Saigon.

Today in History – 15 July 1942: 2nd New Zealand Division captures Ruwiesat Ridge after a successful night attack, only to be forced back at dusk.