MEMORIALS
The war memorial in the grounds of Elmwood School, which lists the 160 pupils who served in the war.
Even before the war was over, New Zealand communities were establishing memorials to those who served in World War I, and later to those who did not return . The local districts of Papanui, Belfast, Harewood and Coutts Island were no exception.
How the communities of Papanui, Belfast and Coutts Island created public memorials to those men from the district who were killed in World War I.
How schools commemorated the service and sacrifice of ex-pupils who served in World War I.
How local churches commemorated individual and group wartime service.
How wartime service and sacrifice continues to be commemorated today.
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