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1901 in New Zealand

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Historical records for New Zealand in 1901

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January

28 January 1901

Action near Naauwpoort

Hardham, William James · Naauwpoort · 4th New Zealand Contingent · Warfare / Boer War, 2nd

Hardham rides back under heavy fire to rescue a wounded soldier and later becomes the first New Zealand-born recipient of the Victoria Cross.

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