New Zealand Cross (1869)
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The New Zealand Cross was introduced in 1869 during the New Zealand Wars in New Zealand. The wars were fought between natives of New Zealand, the Māori, and forces raised by European settlers known as
Sergeant Solomon Black
Captain George Preece
Te Keepa Te Rangihiwinui
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Te Keepa Te Rangihiwinui was a Māori military commander and noted ally of the government forces during the New Zealand Wars. First known as Te Rangihiwinui, he was later known as Te Keepa, Meiha Keepa
New Zealand Cross (1869)
…Sub-inspector George Augustus Preece, Armed Constabulary, Ngatapa, 1869. Major Kepa Te Rangihiwinui, NZ Militia (Native Contingent), Moturoa, 1868, and Otauto 1869. Inspector John Mackintosh Roberts, Armed Constabulary, Moturoa, 1868…
Te Rangihiwinui, Te Keepa
The Kemp Monument at Whanganui's Moutoa Gardens erected by the people of New Zealand to honour the "high-born Maori chief, brave soldier and staunch ally of the New Zealand Government"