Families of New Zealand soldiers serving during the Malayan Emergency disembark from an aircraft of No. 41 Squadron RNZAF, circa 1958. Territorial officers and non-commissioned officers who enlisted for two years’ service were able to take their families to Malaya. A total of 61 families (including 100 children) joined the men of 1 New Zealand Regiment in Malaya, many of whom expereinced challenges adjusting to the different climate and lifestyle.
Watch a video of family life in Terendak on Te Ara.
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