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Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa Ngarimu
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Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa Ngarimu VC (7 April 1918 – 27 March 1943) was a New Zealand soldier and posthumous recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He was the first Māori person to be awarded the VC while serving with New Zealand forces. He was killed in action during Operation Supercharge II; part of the Tunisian campaign of World War II.
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Born | (1918-04-07)7 April 1918 Whareponga, New Zealand |
Died | 27 March 1943(1943-03-27) (aged 24) Mareth Line, Tebaga Gap, French Tunisia |
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Years of service | 1940-43 |
Rank | Second Lieutenant |
Unit | 28th (Māori) Battalion |
Battles/wars | Second World War |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
Relations | Materoa Reedy (aunt) Arnold Reedy (cousin) |
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