Rory Malone

Rory Malone

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Rory Malone was a New Zealand soldier who served as a Lance Corporal and tragically lost his life during the Battle of Baghak in Afghanistan. His sacrifice is honored through memorials, and there is ongoing effort to ensure his memory is recognized in his hometown.

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Rory Malone is a war hero who died in Afghanistan.

War hero who died in Afghanistan, Rory Malone, gets his final farewell
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-04-14
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Rory Malone is a New Zealand war hero finally honoured with a public memorial.

New Zealand war hero Lance Corporal Rory Malone finally honoured with public memorial
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-04-12
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Rory Malone was posthumously awarded the NZ Gallantry Medal for his actions during the ambush attack.

Fallen New Zealand soldier’s memorial to go ahead - call for country to remember veterans
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-03-05
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Rory Malone was killed in action and is being commemorated with a memorial plaque.

Red tape ties up ruler-sized memorial for slain veteran – ‘there’s protocols and rules’
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-03-01
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