Something for all Kiwi ex-service persons.

If you've done more than three years since WWII, or were in the 2nd NZEF untill 1946, K-Force or J-Force including CMT and National service then you're entitled to one of these...

This is the New Zealand Defense Services Medal which has just approved by HMTQ for release. Applications can be made online and are currently open to those aged 70 and over. Applications will be opened to younger age groups over the next 9 months or so and comparative youngsters like me will be able to apply towards the end of the year.

If you know any former NZ Servicemen please let them know. the New Zealand government has a policy of not actively seeking out or advising those entitled and it is up to the individual or their living descendants to both find out about any entitelment and to apply for it.

More information is at the medals site and the online application is here.

It is believed that over 160,000 persons are eligable for this medal.