He was also the last direct connection with war hero, Charles Upham VC and bar. The last direct military link to Charles Upham, VC and bar, has been lost with the death of Ken Longmore. Mary Longmore/Stuff Ken Longmore saw action in Greece and the Western Desert before being captured in July 1942. He is believed to have been the last direct link to Charles Upham, VC and bar. Mary Longmore Ken Longmore (in front) with some of his fellow New Zealand soldiers in Egypt.

Source: Stuff August 06, 2021 17:01 UTC