Welcome to Fair Dinkum Books. We specialise in books pertaining to New Zealand's military history. We research, write and self-publish our own books, and also offer a hosting service for other authors who are looking for an alternative outlet for their publications. The cornerstone of our business is the Onward series of portrait volumes. Information about this project may seen on our Onward Project page. Details and samples pages for each book can be found in the Bookshop.
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Deeds Not Words represents the roll of Mercantile Marine War Medal as issued in New Zealand. The roll identifies recipients of medals named in New Zealand, and those who received medals named in the UK and forwarded to New Zealand for issue. It describes the medals, naming styles, and provides a number of short biographies for various individuals.
Future Publications
The story of New Zealand's military contingent sent to parade in London for Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in 1897. This was New Zealand's first military deployment, and involved both European and Maori troops. Profusely illustrated, with many rare and previously unseen photographs. Includes biographies of all those who attended.
The story of New Zealand's military contingent sent to parade in London for Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in 1897. This was New Zealand's first military deployment, and involved both European and Maori troops. Profusely illustrated, with many rare and previously unseen photographs. Includes biographies of all those who attended.
News - Updated 02 June 2023
New Publication!
He Faithfully Served
Fair Dinkum Books is pleased to announce copies are available of a wonderful new book by Marilyn Young on the life and times of her grandfather, George Parsons. George served with the Wellington Mounted Rifles on Gallipoli, and with the NZMR and Imperial Camel Corps during the arduous desert campaign of 1916 - 1918. Lavishly illustrated, He Faithfully Served stands as a testament to those who served in a campaign often overshadowed by the war in Europe, but who suffered endless hardship in the service of their country.
WW1 | Soft cover l 285 pages | b&w and colour
Price: $49 plus postage