Vet's Heroism Recognized 64 Years Later

WELLINGTON, New Zealand - A New Zealand Maori trooper was posthumously honored Saturday for courage in battle during WWII - 64 years after he was denied a top gallantry award despite a commendation signed by four commanding generals.

Britain's Prince Andrew, the Duke of York and second son of Queen Elizabeth II, attended functions in New Zealand's North Island city of Rotorua commemorating the bravery of Lance Sgt. Haane Manahi, who died in 1987.

Representing his mother, who is also New Zealand's Queen, the Duke handed Manahi's son, Geoffrey, a ceremonial sword, altar cloth and a citation from the Queen.

Manahi, an indigenous Maori, had earlier been awarded a …