In all, fifteen men from Rongotea died fighting in World War One. These 15 names were inscribed on an obelisk in Douglas Square, Rongotea, which was dedicated by Viscount Jellicoe, Governor-General of New Zealand 1920-1924. Over 1000 people attended the ceremony.
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Viscount Jellicoe at the dedication of the Rongotea War Memorial
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- Image
- Date
- November 28, 1921
- Digitisation ID
- 2008P_Rng71_WHF_1988
- Held In
- Coolstore
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- Unknown
- Place
- Manawatu
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