Kiwi war entertainers honoured with Vietnam medalsPETER MEECHAM/stuff.co.nzGovernor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae choked back tears as he presented medals to a handful of Kiwi Vietnam war entertainers - including his own nephew, who received a medal on behalf of Sir Jerry's late brother. READ MORE: Sir Jerry Mateparae announces new DamePeter Meecham The Governor General Sir Jerry Mateparae with Maurice Watene, who toured Vietnam in 1968. PETER MEECHAM/FAIRFAX The Governor General Sir Jerry Mateparae with Diane Jacobs (Dinah Lee) after the presentation of her medals. The ceremony marked the first time New Zealand had recognised wartime entertainers with medals. Mateparae said the group, which included Kiwi rocker Dinah Lee, had shown "admirable commitment" both to showbusiness and the soldiers serving in Vietnam.

Source: Stuff July 20, 2016 02:45 UTC