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. Viscount Jellicoe is seen seated at centre, with his wife, Florence.
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- Object type
- Image
- Date
- November 28, 1921
- Digitisation ID
- 2008P_Rng70_WHF_1987
- Held In
- Coolstore
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