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Reluctant Hero

Television (Full Length) – 2008

Filming of battle reconstruction with NZSAS troops.

Kindly supplied by Desert Road Ltd.

Publicity image, taken just before Corporal Wilie Apiata's press conference.

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Victoria Cross medal.

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Corporal Willie Apiata during Victoria Cross award ceremony at Te Kaha Marae.

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Corporal Willie Apiata invested with Victoria Cross during ceremony at Government House.

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Corporal Willie Apiata during ceremony at Te Kaha Marae.

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Corporal Willie Apiata is welcomed home on to Te Kaha Marae.

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