1st Ranger Company (New Zealand)
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The 1st Ranger Company was a short-lived independent infantry company of the New Zealand Army. The initial training course drew all its directing staff from the New Zealand Special Air Service (NZSAS). The name 'Rangers' was chosen as a reference to Gustavus von Tempsky (1828–1868) who raised a fighting unit during the New Zealand Wars known as 'von Tempsky's Bush Rangers'. The company was raised in October 1987 and disbanded in late 1989.
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1st Ranger Company | |
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Active | 5 October 1987 – 1989 |
Country | New Zealand |
Branch | New Zealand Army |
Type | Ranger company |
Size | 2 Platoons |
Garrison/HQ | Papakura Military Camp |
Motto(s) | Te Kaha Me Te Te Nanakia |
Colors | Maroon |
Anniversaries | 5 October |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Dave Gawn |
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