Description

The memorial was unveiled at the school on 7 June 1923, the sixth anniversary of the Battle of Messines. A newspaper report of the event says that 22 men from Rukuhia served in the First World War and of that number nine were killed or died of wounds and another nine were wounded.

The memorial, a stone obelisk located on the school grounds, was rededicated on Armistice Day, November 11, 2003. The original unveiling ceremony included speeches from local officials, a service, and the playing of the Last Post, highlighting Rukuhia community’s dedication to honouring the sacrifices of its soldiers.