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MacKenzie, Alastair, 1948-

The Sounds Soldiers' Memorial : stories of the fallen / Alastair MacKenzie, PhD, Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) - 222 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references.

In the Kenepuru Sound, in New Zealand's picturesque Marlborough Sounds, stands the Sounds Soldiers' Memorial. This iconic memorial, located in the Torea Saddle, commemorates the Sounds' soldiers, sailor and airman who died in World War One and World War Two. The Sound Soldiers' Memorial: Stories of the Fallen gives an overview of New Zealand's involvement in the two World Wars and provides an insight into the background of the Memorial's construction. It tells the stories of the twent-ynine men commemorated, including personal details, military service and medals awarded, as well as newspaper articles, personal letters and photographs.

ISBN: 9780473319731 $49.00 + p&p 9780473319939 $65.00 + p&p

Source: Copypress, 141 Pascoe Street, Annesbrook Nelson 7011, N.Z.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Soldiers--New Zealand--Marlborough Sounds--Biography.
World War, 1914-1918--Monuments--New Zealand--Marlborough Sounds.
World War, 1939-1945--Monuments--New Zealand--Marlborough Sounds.
Soldiers' monuments--New Zealand--Marlborough Sounds.

Dewey Class. No.: 940.3092