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Collo Lieutenant General User is Offline Joined: 13 Apr 2007 Posts: 23950 Karma: 12 applaud / smite Location: Down Under 23745 points 0 warnings 0 tempbans	Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 8:00 pm    Post subject: Nine VCs snatched from NZ museum · Quote Nine VCs snatched from NZ museum By New Zealand correspondent Peter Lewis and wires Irreplaceable medals, including nine Victoria Crosses (VC), awarded to some of New Zealand's most courageous soldiers have been stolen in a break-in at the country's national army museum. New Zealand authorities have described the theft as a crime against the nation with the stolen medals including the two VCs awarded to Charles Upham - the only combat soldier to receive the Commonwealth's highest gallantry honour twice - during World War II. Medals belonging to seven other New Zealand VC winners and two George Crosses were also stolen in the break-in at the Waiouru Army Museum early Sunday morning (local time). Defence Minister Phil Goff says New Zealanders will be appalled and disgusted at the greed and self-interest of those behind the theft. He says the items are national treasures, earned by men who served their country with courage and selflessness and the Government will work with Interpol to prevent the medals finding a market internationally. >>>> There are three things that make me have no comment as the act is that appalling and they are; 1. September 11 2. Child Abuse and 3. This heinous act. _________________ Commander 1st class Special Ops
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