Bill Henry (Willie) Apiata:
He served the army for 23 years and fought in 2 wars. The war in Afghanistan and The East Timor.
He was born on the 28th of June 1972. He is ranked corporal in the NZ Army.
Willie Apiata is famous because he earned VC and because he put his friend in danger on the front line and he was known as a hero.
Sir Jerry Mateparae:
He was born on 14 November 1954. He earned 12 medals and the honour of being called Sir
Sir Jerry Mateparae is famous because he earned the title of a Sir. He is New Zealand's 20th and Niue's 9th governor general.
