19 July 2007

RNZRSA Poppy Packs for Passchendaele

Passchendaele Poppy Pack Launched!
The RNZRSA Passchendaele Poppy Pack was launched on Thursday, 19 July 2007, at Ponsonby Rugby Football Club - the club of the 1905 The Originals Captain Dave Gallaher who lost his life at Passchendaele in 1917 - attended by Gallaher's descendents, 2NZEF 'Kiwi' Rugby Team and All Blacks Captain Fred Allen, current All Black Anton Oliver, All Blacks Manager Darren Shand and NZRFU Chief Executive Chris Moller.12 October 1917 - the worst disaster in our nation’s history when over 2,700 New Zealanders were either killed, wounded, or listed as missing in a single day on the Western Front.

Media Coverage:

TVOne
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TV3
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New Zealand Herald
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About the Poppy Pack

The 90th Commemoration of the Battle of Passchendaele takes place this year on 12 October near Ypres, Belgium. Nearby, there are several hundred New Zealand graves. The New Zealand Memorial to the Missing at Tyne Cot Cemetery also commemorates 1,200 officers and men with no known grave.

Revered 1905 All Blacks captain, Dave Gallaher, was killed in the early stages of the efforts to secure Passchendaele. He is buried at Nine Elms Cemetery. A total of 10 All Blacks were killed on the Western Front.

The Royal New Zealand Returned and Services’ Association (RNZRSA) is offering for sale a commemorative Poppy Pack to mark the 90th anniversary of Passchendaele.

It tells the story of the battle and provides a step-by-step guide on how to find New Zealand soldiers’ graves. Inside is a map showing local cemeteries of interest. RNZRSA poppies are also included.

Even if you are not travelling overseas, each pack provides a lasting reminder of a significant event in our history.

Poppy Packs cost $30 (plus $2 p&p). Order now! Proceeds will go to RNZRSA welfare funds to support veterans and their families.

Order Now to secure your Limited Edition Passchendaele Poppy Pack:

Poppy Pack Order Form
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For the Launch of the Poppy

To Order your Limited Edition Passchendaele Poppy Pack please download this form:

Poppy Pack Order Form
(88k PDF document)
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