Ordnance QF 25-pounder
A versatile field gun and howitzer that supplied heavy artillery fire support in combat.
Specifications
History
The 25-pounder was the primary field artillery piece used by New Zealand artillery units for decades. Designed with a circular firing platform, gunners could quickly spin the entire carriage around in any direction to aim at new targets. New Zealand gunners became famous for their skill with the 25-pounder at battles like El Alamein in Egypt. Decades later, New Zealand’s 161 Battery deployed the same dependable gun design to provide direct fire support during the Korean War. The weapon was well-liked because it could fire explosive shells high over hills or shoot flat directly at charging enemy tanks.
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Combat Medals & Awards
New Zealand Defence Service Medal
This medal honours New Zealanders who have faithfully served three or more years in the armed forces.
New Zealand Distinguished Service Decoration
This award recognizes outstanding military service, command, and leadership by New Zealand Defence Force personnel.
New Zealand Gallantry Decoration
This award recognizes exceptional gallantry demonstrated by military service personnel under dangerous operational conditions.
New Zealand Gallantry Medal
This medal honours service members who perform significant acts of gallantry in dangerous combat situations.
New Zealand Gallantry Star
This medal honours outstanding acts of courage and gallantry by military personnel facing dangerous combat situations.
New Zealand General Service Medal 1992
This medal rewarded service personnel deployed to various peacekeeping and military operations worldwide between 1992 and 2002.
New Zealand General Service Medal 2002
This campaign medal recognizes military and civilian personnel deployed to modern overseas operations like Afghanistan and Iraq.
New Zealand Operational Service Medal
This medal awards New Zealanders who deploy to dangerous military operations around the world.
New Zealand Service Medal 1939-1945
This medal recognized military personnel and home guards who served New Zealand during the Second World War.
Order of Honour (Greece)
A prestigious Greek order presented to distinguished individuals, including foreign citizens like New Zealanders, for outstanding service.
Victoria Cross for New Zealand
This is New Zealand's highest award given to military personnel for supreme bravery facing the enemy.
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