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Bill Henry "Willie" Apiata VC (born 28 June 1972-  ) is a New Zealand soldier. He is best known for receiving the Victoria Cross because of his actions in the war in Afghanistan

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willie had got given the victoria cross

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Apiata was a soldier in the New Zealand Special Air Service (NZSAS). For his actions in July 2004, Apiata became the first New Zealand soldier to be awarded the Victoria Cross since World War II. He is the 22nd New Zealander to receive the honour since 1856.[4] He is the first to be conferred with the Victoria Cross for New Zealand which was established in 1999.[5]

He became one of the very few living holders of the Victoria Cross.

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Willie Apiata had been given the Victoria cross for putting people first and saving there lives

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In total disregard of his own safety,Lance Corporal Apiata stood up and lifted his comrade bodily.He then carried him across the seventy metres of broken,rocky an fire swept ground,fully exposed in the glare of battle to heavy enemy fire and into the face of returning fire from the main Troop position.Willie Apiata is a very known soldier.Willie Apiata was a soldier in New Zealand special service Willie Apiata was the first soldier to be awarded the Vctoria cross.

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willie apiata was the first to be alive  with the victoria cross and he is sill alive today and he got blone off the bonit of the car

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willie apiata is a new zealand soldier. apiata will make a good captain to all people in the army.
willie apiata was a soldier in new zealand special service (NZSAS)
apiata should be awarded.

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willie apiata is a good soldier and in a 2004 firefight, a explosion blew willie apiata of the bonnet of his vehicle.

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Willie Apiata is a New Zealand soldier in the army of the World war 2. Willie Apiata is a well known for receiving the Victoria cross. After a grenade explosion he fell off the bonnet of his vehicle. Willie Apiata received the Victoria cross because of his actions. I think Willie Apiata is an awesome soldier. I think Willie Apiata would make an awesome captain.

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Willie Apiata is a very well known soldier.Willie apiata was a soldier in New Zealand special service (NZSAS)

Willlie Apiata was the first soldier to be awarded the Victoria Cross.

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Willie Apiata - Inspiring maori leader (Edward)

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Willie Apiata - Inspiring maori leader (Edward)

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WIllie Apiata is well known for receiving the Victoria Cross in 2004, for his brave actions in WW2 (World War II)

His comrades were wounded severely, instead of abandoning his precious team mates, he ran over to them and carried them across, the land filled with fire and debris, also being fully exposed and wide-open for his enemy to attack.

The Lance Corporal is brave and has a kind heart, he (probably) already knows the values of Whanaungatanga, he takes risks completely different than Christian Huriwai, because Christian, took a risk to try and beat the world record, for himself, however Willie took a risk for the sake of himself and for the sake of his fellow soldiers, kinda in a way of a hero.

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Apiata was a soldier in the New Zealand Special Air Service (NZSAS). For his actions in July 2004, Apiata became the first New Zealand soldier to be awarded the Victoria Cross since World War II. He is the 22nd New Zealander to receive the honour since 1856.[4] He is the first to be conferred with the Victoria Cross for New Zealand which was established in 1999.[5]

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I think willie apiata is an amazing soldier because he was a wonderful maori leader.

Here is a fact did you know that willie apiata is the youngest in four kids and he has three older sisters.

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In total disregard of his own safety, Lance Corporal Apiata stood up and lifted his comrade bodily. He then carried him across the seventy metres of broken, rocky and fire swept ground, fully exposed in the glare of battle to heavy enemy fire and into the face of returning fire from the main Troop position.

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From Troy