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Palmerston North woman's war efforts recognised 80 years on

Palmerston North woman's war efforts recognised 80 years onNieuw7 min

A Palmerston North woman's war efforts have been recognised with the polish presidential medal of virtue, more than eight decades on. 82 years ago hundreds of Polish refugees settled in Pahiatua, where they were cared for and supported by the Polish Army League. The league founders Anna Jacques and Lorna Bale have now been recognised by Poland. Lorna's grandson, Peter Bale collected the medal in Warsaw, and spoke to Lisa Owen.