Photograph of Jack Hinton VC

The YMCA was one of the many organisations that supported soldiers overseas.

From 1914 to 1958 the sight of New Zealand Soldiers in felt slouch hats was commonplace. In addition to providing a practical form of headdress, by the use of a coloured headband, it became easy to identify the Regiment or Corps of the wearer. This article will provide a brief background on the use and…

Pte. Leonard Langdale Preston of Manutuke, Gisborne served in the 14th platoon, D Company,  33rd Reinforcements, NZEF, from December  191...

2015 marks the 100th anniversary of the first Cook Islands Soldiers to enlist in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force (NZEF) and to mark this occasion three events between Friday 17th April and Sunday 19th April were held in Wellington. A committee of Cook Islanders called the Cook Islands Soldiers of World War One (CISWWO), was…