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BUCKINGHAM PALACE

17th March 2007

I am pleased to renew my personal admiration for the remarkable bravery shown by Lance Sergeant Haane Manahi in the course of his service with the 28^th (Maori) Battalion during the Second World War.  Most notably, Lance Sergeant Manahi distinguished himself by acts of extraordinary courage at Takrouna Ridge in 1943.

Throughout his life, he embodied the enduring tradition of dignified and loyal service associated with the Te Arawa people. To them, and to us all, I trust that Lance Sergeant Manahi’s gallantry will serve as a powerful inspiration for many generations to come.

 Gifted to the people of Te Arawa

By HRH Queen Elizabeth 11

To mark the settlement of the Haane Manahi VC Quest

During the visit of

HRH The Duke of York, Prince Andrew, KG, KCVO

Rotorua 17^th March 2007

New Zealand VC Recipients

Corporal Willy Apiata awarded the VC 2007

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