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10 May 2011

Korean Minister's Visit: Ceremonials

There will be two additional wreath layings by Minister Park, the Minister of Patriots and Veterans, from the Republic of Korea, during his visit to NZ for the award of the Presidential Unit Citation to 16 Fd Regt, and eligible Korean Veterans.
The dates and locations are:
Wednesday 25 May 2011, National War Memorial, Wellington
Friday 27 May, Auckland War Memorial Museum, Auckland.

We do not know timings, nor do we know whether there will be other activities.
However, you might like to plan around:
A late morning wreath laying in Wellington, followed by a lunch for invited Veterans
A mid afternnon wreath laying in Auckland followed by a social function in the Museum for invited Veterans
It is hoped, and I stress hoped, that the Minister may also personally present Citations at these activities, to eligible Veterans who are unable to attend the Linton Parade 26 May.
We will keep you informed of any chages or confirmed timings as soon as we can.

For Veterans, citation eligibilty is:
"the insignia of the award being permanently worn by personnel who served in Korea between 15 December 1950 and 1 November 1951 while posted or attached to 16 Fd Regt".
Ubique
Barry Dreyer
Col Comdt RNZA
09 307 5692 (DDI)

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