Willie Apiata, VC A Reluctant Hero |
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| Author:
| Lockyer, John
Little, Paul |
| ISBN: | 978-0-14-330457-9 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2009 |
| Publisher: | Penguin Group New Zealand, Limited
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| Imprint: | Puffin Books |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $22.99 |
Book Description:
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The story of New Zealand war hero Willie Apiata's extraordinary and inspiring feats, told in his own words. Corporal Willie Apiata became the first New Zealander since the Second World War to be awarded the Commonwealth's highest military award for his actions with the NZ SAS in Afghanistan. From his early life in small town East Coast New Zealand to his actions in the deserts of Afghanistan, this is his story in his words. Inspiring, and heart warming, this is the story...
More Description The story of New Zealand war hero Willie Apiata's extraordinary and inspiring feats, told in his own words.
Corporal Willie Apiata became the first New Zealander since the Second World War to be awarded the Commonwealth's highest military award for his actions with the NZ SAS in Afghanistan. From his early life in small town East Coast New Zealand to his actions in the deserts of Afghanistan, this is his story in his words. Inspiring, and heart warming, this is the story of an ordinary Kiwi facing extraordinary challenges.