War animals honoured at new Waiouru memorialSupplied The New Zealand War Animal Memorial was unveiled at the national army museum in Waiouru to honour animals that went to war. A New Zealand War Animal Memorial has been unveiled at the national army museum in Waiouru to honour animals that served alongside Kiwi troops. The memorial, opened on Saturday, is the third to come about as a result of the efforts of the Australian War Animal Memorial Organisation - the others are in Australia and France. Supplied Donkeys were among the many animals that went to war alongside Kiwi troops to help comfort soldiers and carry equipment. A museum spokesperson said war animals included any animal used to aid or comfort defence personnel.

Source: Stuff February 27, 2018 19:41 UTC