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Coastwatcher legacy: ‘Proud of my grandfather’

Wednesday 29 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local

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Coastwatcher legacy: ‘Proud of my grandfather’
William Cuthers during the filming of Coastwatchers Operation Pacific. AOTEAROA MEDIA COLLECTIVE 20042805.

Pressure is mounting on New Zealand authorities to acknowledge the bravery of Cook Islands and other Pacific men who were the eyes and ears of the wartime defence against Japan.

Pressure is mounting on New Zealand authorities to acknowledge the bravery of Cook Islands and other Pacific men who were the eyes and ears of the wartime defence against Japan.


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