How many New Zealanders died during World war 2?
12,000 New Zealanders
The 12,000 New Zealanders who died during the war might not seem like a large number by comparison, but at the time our population was under 2 million. On a per capita basis, this country’s losses were the highest in the Commonwealth – approximately one out of every 150 New Zealanders died on war service.
How many NZ soldiers died in ww1 and ww2?
Key statistics
| 98,950 | served in New Zealand units overseas |
|---|---|
| 80% | were volunteers |
| 6400-7900 | men refused, objected to, or avoided military service |
| 18,058 | total deaths |
| 2779 | died during the Gallipoli campaign |
Was New Zealand bombed in ww2?
The raiders had some success: in the second half of 1940 they sank four ships in the seas around New Zealand, with the loss of more than 50 lives. The Germans had other targets in the Pacific. Then, on 27 December 1940, the German raider Komet bombarded Nauru Island itself, destroying the phosphate plant.
Did NZ help in ww2?
In total, around 140,000 New Zealand personnel served overseas for the Allied war effort, and an additional 100,000 men were armed for Home Guard duty. Difficulties in filling the Second and Third Echelons for overseas service in 1939–1940, the Allied disasters of May 1940 and public demand led to its introduction.
How many Anzacs died in ww2?
Over 27,000 Australians were killed and 23,000 wounded in action during World War II.
How many New Zealand soldiers died in Gallipoli?
2779 New Zealanders
More than 130,000 men had died during the campaign: at least 87,000 Ottoman soldiers and 44,000 Allied soldiers, including more than 8700 Australians. Among the dead were 2779 New Zealanders, nearly a sixth of those who had landed on the peninsula.
Was NZ involved in D Day?
While no New Zealand military units landed on the beaches of Normandy, individual New Zealanders did. Other New Zealanders like Jack Ingham were on the ships and planes that carried troops to France on 6 June – D-Day – and in the months that followed.
Did NZ send troops to Afghanistan?
In 2001 the Labour-led government decided to send troops to Afghanistan. Four months later, the then-Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Matt Robson made a pledge “to ensure a return to democracy”.
How many ww2 veterans are still alive in New Zealand?
Veteran Stories. Of 140,000 Kiwis who served in World War II, only about 500 remain today, and 12 have shared their stories. These are their memories, their experiences. This is living history.