Hundreds of people have attended the full military funeral of Brigadier General Ian Thorpe in Rotorua today.
Thorpe (Brig. Gen 31359) had a military career that spanned more than 50 years, during which he served two monarchs and two countries - New Zealand and Fiji.
Thorpe died on Sunday aged 88, just days after he celebrated his 60th wedding anniversary with his dearly loved wife, Pat
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After his casket was lowered at the Sala St Cemetery, a haka was performed by members of the New Zealand Army and the Last Post was played.