Mr Leonard Thompson

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Surname
Thompson
First name(s)
Leonard
Also known as
Lenny
Rank
Mr
Corps
Civilian
Notes

Lenny was the rhythm guitarist and vocalist with the Māori Te Pois showband in Vietnam. They toured Vietnam twice, first October 1968 to March 1969 then again July 1969 to March 1970. Medals were presented on 20 July 2016 at Government House Auckland by HE Lieutenant General Sir Jerry Mateparae to George Emery as he was too ill to travel at the time.

Disclaimer

The Vietnam List is an updated version of New Zealand's original Vietnam nominal roll – the Flinkenberg List – compiled by Captain Con Flinkenberg in 1972. Name, rank and unit information are from New Zealand military pay records. Read more about the Vietnam List.