Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa Ngarimu
Recipient of the Victoria Cross
Died when: 24 years 354 days (299 months)Star Sign: Aries
Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa Ngarimu VC (7 April 1918 – 27 March 1943) was a New Zealand soldier and posthumous recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
He was the first Maori person to be awarded the VC.He was killed in action during Operation Supercharge II; part of the Tunisian campaign of World War II.
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