The Second World War saw ordinary New Zealand soldiers and nurses display extraordinary acts of heroism and devotion to duty - both on active service with the 2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force and in New Zealand on training and administrative duties. Now, you can read all about their deeds through previously unpublished award recommendations.

Included in this book are: - • Full recommendations for over 1500 recipients of medallic awards • Recommendations for over 100 recipients of Mentions in Despatches • Full list of over 2,800 Mentions in Despatches with London Gazette references • Eye-witness statements for the majority of the Victoria Cross recommendations • Numerous of photographs of recipients and their medal groups

A4 softcover, 437 pages, colour and B&W photographs