Over 800 Polish refugees seeking safety from war-torn Europe disembarked in Wellington. For the 733 children and 102 adults it was the end of a long and perilous journey.
WW2 Stories
Events In History
1 September 1943
It was near the end of the US First Lady’s surprise visit to New Zealand to meet American forces based in the country, inspect the work of the US Red Cross – whose grey uniform she wore throughout her seven-day stay – and study the contribution of New Zealand women to the war effort.
Women Together
War Brides' Organisations
War brides' organisations were formed to give assistance and companionship to the overseas wives and fiancées of New Zealand servicemen who were arriving in this country from 1945 onwards. Read the full Women Together Essay
Main image: Remembering dead bodies on HMS Achilles
Albert Martin describes dead bodies being moved on board HMS Achilles during the Battle of the River Plate.
