By RNZ
The RSA is describing the bashing of a war memorial near Waipukurau as a senseless act of vandalism.
The bronze plaque on the front of the memorial at Hātuma has been struck several times and severely damaged.
RSA spokesman Peter Jackson said it was unbelievable that anyone could have so little respect for the community members who served and gave their lives in World War I and II.
![The memorial plaque is attached to a boulder. Photo / Supplied / nzhistory.govt.nz, via RSA](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/PUPN5PT6YJFNXA6W2FN2BV3HNU.png?auth=3965672d8711d0e5a99e10a2c34f45b850ec43fa3c739ee34eefdf2e2bc8589e&width=16&height=10&quality=70&smart=true)