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In the holidays I attended two events related to the 150th Commemoration of the Battle of Gate Pa. Who are these two famous NZ men and why are they famous? Create a blog post with the answers to these questions. DO NOT copy and paste from the internet. Write the answers in your own words.
This man's name is Willie Apiata and he was awarded Victoria Cross for bravery after the battle of Gate Pa.
He is famous because he was the first ever new zealander to receive the Victoria Cross because during battle he carried a wounded solider across the field to get him to safety.
Born: 28 June 1972
Awarded: 2 July 2007
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Jerry Mateparae
Why is he Famous: For being Governor General of New Zealand. He was chief of New Zealand Defence Force between 2006 - 2011 and was the second maori person to hold the office. Learn More Jerry Mateparae
Born: 14 November 1954
Service: 1972 - 2011
