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Post by ngatimozart on Mar 5, 2012 20:34:54 GMT 12
I took dads to the ChCh RSA (pre earthquake) and they had a guy who mounted them for IIRC $25.00.
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Post by shorty on Mar 6, 2012 1:36:59 GMT 12
Does it come in a nice little presentation case with the coat of arms on it? I believe it does, complete with miniature as well. When mine arrives I'm gonna get the missus to dress up like the Governor-General and the kids can be the audience, so it will feel like a REAL medal presentation....  (things a bit quiet here in Tauranga!!) You need to get out more! |
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Post by 14liney on Mar 7, 2012 5:39:12 GMT 12
I applied on line and received the medal 4 weeks later. I live in Canada and had to pay sales tax and duty to tune of $7!! Thought about complaining to my MP but couldn't be bothered. Also I wrote earlier here about discriminatory polices practised back when Adam was a cowboy. My wife who had to leave the RNZAF on marriage after 2 years service received her medal 4 weeks after application. Had to pay tax and duty on that as well!!
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Post by Tony on Mar 10, 2012 13:30:13 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 11, 2012 16:03:56 GMT 12
That cartoon is perfect!
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 13, 2012 0:39:41 GMT 12
Mother, daughter awarded medals MIKE CREAN Last updated 05:00 10/03/2012 Belated honours: eve Witheridge, right, and her daughter Sue, centre. Eve's sister Margery, left, has come from London to attend the awards.Relevant offersA mother and daughter will receive medals today for their military service and that of their husband and father. Eve Witheridge, who turned 90 on Thursday, was brought up in London and enlisted in the Army Territorial Service (ATS) in World War II. She worked in army administration in a Belgian house that had been requisitioned from former Nazi collaborators. After the war, she answered the call from New Zealand for people to boost the armed services and joined the Women's Royal New Zealand Air Force. She served as an officer-draughtsman, drawing plans for many buildings. She also drew the design for the air force's Queen's Colours and was on parade when the Queen presented the flag to the RNZAF in 1953. Eve met David, who was also from London, in the RNZAF. They returned to London to marry but continued their careers in New Zealand. Eve retired in the late 1950s and had a family. Her husband was a flight-sergeant clerk in the RNZAF until his death. Their daughter, Sue, joined the RNZAF after leaving school. Her 20 years of service took her to most New Zealand bases and as far abroad as the diplomatic office in Moscow. Eve and Sue will each receive the New Zealand Defence Force Service Medal, a new award for military personnel who completed at least three years of satisfactory service. They will also accept David's medal on his behalf. Sue's sister Margery flew from England for the occasion. The awards were to have been held at Sue's retirement home, but she broke an ankle on Wednesday and is in hospital. www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/6553015/Mother-daughter-awarded-medals
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Post by flyjoe180 on Mar 13, 2012 8:23:06 GMT 12
I remember Sue Witheridge when she was attached to Northern Area Cadet Forces.
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Post by Parrotfish on Mar 13, 2012 23:58:32 GMT 12
FAQS AND UPDATES - NZ DEFENCE SERVICE MEDAL 11 January 2012: The NZDF is currently accepting applications for the New Zealand Defence Service Medal from ex-Service persons age 50 or over. Applications from those in other age groups and from the next-of-kin of deceased ex-Service persons will be called for progressively over the next year or so. Interesting about medals for deceased servicemen and women being a year or so away as Dad's arrived yesterday at Mum's and he died 13 years ago now at the age of 67 directly due to health issues from his service. Some comments have been passed about the relevance of the medal or the value of it. All I can say is our family appreciates it for my father who was a 30 year career veteran of the Army with active service in South East Asia on more than one occasion. It is a touch stone I guess you would say. Cheers. |
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Post by 14liney on Mar 14, 2012 5:34:53 GMT 12
Parrotfish your comments are right on the money.
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Post by baronbeeza on Apr 11, 2012 10:58:08 GMT 12
How long did it take from application to receipt ? I can answer my own question. Applied in the first week of March and just 5 weeks later have been advised by the courier company that they are going to deliver it to me today. Easter got in the way, they actually tried to deliver last Thursday, - bang on 4 weeks after my online application. Very quick and easy. Well done NZDF... Some people queued for a similar time just to get into an airshow.... |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 11, 2012 12:11:33 GMT 12
When do those born in 1970 get to apply?
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Post by jonesy on Apr 11, 2012 17:06:13 GMT 12
Dave, its probably not going to hurt to shoot the application in now. I'm only 4 years older and I did mine in Jan. I guess if its too early they'll just file it for processing later, unless you've got a reputation as a stirrer on the net, and they'll probably just shred it.... |
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Post by phil82 on Apr 11, 2012 17:07:38 GMT 12
I received mine last year!
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Post by beagle on Apr 11, 2012 17:15:25 GMT 12
just the medal, plus 5 joe wagon vouchers
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Post by baronbeeza on Apr 13, 2012 22:21:12 GMT 12
WHO CAN APPLY TODAY? (CURRENT AS AT 16 MARCH 2012)
Ex-Service personnel aged 50 or over are able to apply for the NZDSM. It is expected that applications will be opened to all applicants in early May 2012.
WHO IS NOT ABLE TO APPLY YET? (CURRENT AS AT 16 MARCH 2012)
Ex-Service personnel aged 49 or under and the families of deceased ex-Service persons: It is expected that applications will be opened to all applicants in early May 2012. Further information will be posted on this website in about early May. The exact timing of this opening of applications to all applicants will be based on how many applications are received in March and April 2012 from those over 50. |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Apr 14, 2012 9:26:07 GMT 12
Thanks for that. I'm in no hurry, was just curious.
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Post by phil82 on Apr 14, 2012 10:35:23 GMT 12
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Post by baronbeeza on Apr 14, 2012 15:50:59 GMT 12
Made in China  |
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Post by corsair67 on Apr 15, 2012 13:38:18 GMT 12
Do they come in Regular-Unleaded 91 and 95 as well? ;D |
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Post by phil82 on Apr 15, 2012 14:06:10 GMT 12
Not for me..I've always needed Super...
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