Our ANZAC Walter prepares for the next offensive In Part I, we met ANZAC Walter Oscar Johanson, who lied about his age to enlist in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force (NZEF) during…
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Community Story: Tracing my ancestor’s military service – Part I
Researching an ANZAC ancestor’s military service during WWI: his story and legacy New Zealander Walter Oscar Johanson answered his country’s call and left his homeland to serve during World War I (WWI),…
10 Facts you may not know about ANZAC Day
Anzac day marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War.