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WWI 1914–1918

Featherston Military Camp: a town transformed

During the First World War, a vast training camp rose on the edge of Featherston, reshaping the town and the lives of thousands of soldiers.

Featherston Military Camp: a town transformed

During the First World War, Featherston became home to one of New Zealand's largest military training camps. Tens of thousands of soldiers passed through on their way to the front.

The camp reshaped the town and left a lasting mark on the Wairarapa.