One of the 22 winners was Moana-nui-a-Kiwa Ngarimu.
He was the first Maori soldier to receive this medal. He led his platoon to the lower hills, where he personally knocked out several machine gun posts. Even though he had injured his shoulder and leg, he never left his position. Unfortunately he was killed the next morning fighting another enemy. His medal was presented to his family later that year.
I think he was very brave, and deserved to win the medal.
I have earned a shield for my community service as a St John Cadet. Have you earned a medal/shield for anything?
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