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Question 035

Frank Rands

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QUESTION:
How many men served in the RNZN and RNZNVR during World War II ??
ANSWER:
During the Second World War, 10,000 men served in the RNZN and RNZNVR. Compared with the other two services, the death toll was comparatively light. In all, 800 men became casualties, of whom 573 lost their lives.
REFERENCES:
http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/war/royal-new-zealand-navy/second-world-war