81st anniversary of HMNZS Moa's sinking during WWII in Tulagi Harbour commemorated in New Zealand.

New Zealanders honored the 81st anniversary of HMNZS Moa's sinking in Tulagi Harbour during WWII at Henderson Field memorial gardens. Personnel from three NZDF missions and embassy staff attended the event, commemorating the Bird-class minesweeper's participation in patrolling off Guadalcanal. On 7 April 1943, the vessel sank after being hit by a Japanese dive bomber, with 12 crew members killed or injured.

April 09, 2024
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