He was operating under British command and the VC was gazetted in 1867 .
The extension was made following a recommendation for gallantry regarding colonial soldier Major Charles Heaphy for action in the New Zealand land wars in 1864 .
Charles Heaphy was operating under British command and the VC was gazetted in 1867 .
The extension was made following a recommendation for gallantry regarding colonial soldier Major Charles Heaphy for action in the New Zealand land wars in 1864 .