ANZAC commemorations - Dean O'Connell researches family's military history

As we approach the 111^th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings, it is very timely to reflect upon our very own Dean 0'Connell's journey researching his family’s military history. Although not a trained historian, Dean has been quietly documenting the military service of over 300 family members!

"What started as a simple desire to better understand his grandfather’s past soon grew into a remarkable and ongoing journey through generations of service."

Read more about Dean's research on the New Zealand Liberation Museum: Te Arawhata webpage.

For Dean, "... this research is not only about the past, but about transmission, ensuring that these stories are remembered, understood, and passed on to future generations."