206704 Last Post Gnr Nepia Maniapoto

From Rotorua Daily Post (via Aajt 16 Fd Regt):
Last-shot gunner dies Rotorua: The man said to be the last New Zealander to fire at North Korean troops in the Korean Wardied at his home on Sunday.
Nepia Maniapoto (84) served on Fox 1 163 Bty, in the front line in the Korean War as a gunner with the Royal New Zealand 16th Field Artillery Regiment.  He is said to be the last person in the New Zealand regiment to fire at the North Korean troops, after his gun accidentally discharged on the day a ceasefire was announced, July 27,1953.

Upcoming Events

92nd Royal New Zealand Artillery Association Reunion and Annual General Meeting, 2026

92nd Royal New Zealand Artillery Association Reunion and Annual General Meeting, 2026

Start Date
09/10/2026 5:00 PM
End Date
11/10/2026 12:00 PM
Venue
AUCKLAND (Arch Hill and New Lynn)

Related Posts

The NZ Gunner
Newsletters