Who?
Nancy Wake was the Allies' most decorated servicewoman of WWII, and the Gestapo’s most-wanted person. They code-named her 'The White Mouse' because of her ability to elude capture. When war broke out she was a young woman married to a wealthy Frenchman living a life of luxury in cosmopolitan Marseilles. She became a saboteur, organiser and Resistance fighter who led an army of 7,000 Maquis troops in guerrilla warfare to sabotage the Nazis. Her story is one of daring, courage and optimism in the face of impossible odds.
The interesting thing about this is the fact that this is likely to be the only New Zealand recognition (in the form of an award) she will receive.
All of the Governmental awards and medals apparently have been specified in such terms as to rule out a woman who was active in a foreign country, as a citizen of that country, and displaying valour beyond most.
How sad.
Auntie Helen, some legislative music please... and presto!!
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