Hi Mike, Captain Herbert Noyes, was the first Commissioner in New Zealand, He arrived in New Zealand on the 3rd April 1907, having been asked by Roger Pocock before his departure from England, that if he would look into getting the Frontiersmen started in NZ while he was here. Earliest Recruitment was started in Whangarei on the 9 August 1906 by Mr Edward Foster. Those who were recruited were attached directly to the Legions Headquarters in England. Of the seven VCs awarded, only one was a member of the Legion, the other six joined the Legion after the war. Happy to supply proof of my claims. Regards Brent Nunns