As his health deteriorated Martineau remained in Dunedin instead of returning to South Africa .
This was an ignominious end for a military hero whose enlistment in the New Zealand Army had been so broadly congratulated and publicised .
As hero 's health deteriorated Martineau remained in Dunedin instead of returning to South Africa .
This was an ignominious end for a military hero whose enlistment in the New Zealand Army had been so broadly congratulated and publicised .