The Kaiapoi District Historical Society has an extensive photographic collection, including old photos of local soldiers and from Kaiapoi RSA events over the years.
In the lead-up to the Kaiapoi RSA's centenary celebrations from November 1 to 3, museum volunteers have put a collection of photographs on display from various local RSA events in the hope members of the public will be able to help identify themselves or family members and friends.
For those with an interest in family history, there are several old photos of Kaiapoi soldiers from World War 1 and 2.
Many of the soldiers have been identified in the photos, but there are still several who remain unnamed.
If anyone believes they can help with details on the photos, call in at the Kaiapoi Museum at the Ruataniwha Kaiapoi Civic
The museum displays also recognise the contribution of women during the wars, with the cape and medals which once belonged to Kaiapoi-born nurse, Sister Amy Adeline Evans, on prominent display.
Sister Evans was born in Kaiapoi in 1872 and lived in Jones Street, until the family later moved to Auckland in 1909.
When war broke out, she signed up for service in 1914.
After serving in New Zealand, she arrived in Southampton, England, aboard the ship, Maheno, in March 1916 and was assigned to the Queen Mary Military Hospital in Whalley, Lancashire.
She later returned to Auckland, where she died in 1941, aged 68.
