The United States Marine Corps Arrived in Wellington, New Zealand in May 1942 Dave · 2023-05-29 · Events Travel Copy LinkFacebookX Walking through Wellington, New Zealand I came across this plaque that says, “The United States Marine Corps arrived at this quay in May 1942 and left from here to service in the Pacific theatre of war.” Related Posts The People of New Zealand Have a Friend in the United States Marine Corps Attack on Pearl Harbor Remembrance Remembering the USS Arizona Memorial: A Journey Through Time and Honor ← Technology in Your Pocket The People of New Zealand Have a Friend in the United States Marine Corps →