The First World War Memorial Plaque

The First World War Memorial Plaque was awarded to the next of kin of New Zealand servicemen and women who were killed while serving overseas, or who died of wounds received while serving overseas, during the First World War. The plaque is not designed to be worn. The next of kin of New Zealand Mercantile Marine personnel who lost their lives through enemy action during the First World War, or later died of injuries caused by enemy action, were awarded the Mercantile Marine Memorial Plaque.