Barisa enlisted into the RNZ AirForce 14/4/1944. officer No 442239 Rank AC2 He was posted to Harwood and then Hobsonville on 22/5/1944. He became sick 29/8/1944 Medical records gave a diagnosis of Adenocarcinoma of Colon. Two postings: ICD 23/5/1945 Northern NEP 26/7/1945 on record sheet Discharge 25/8/1945. He was in service 1 year and 132 days. Address on discharge was 28 Bell Rd, Remuera. His former employment was Ward bros 7 Airdale St, Auckland. Trade: Boot repairer. Next of kin was J.P. Antunovich, his brother from Ruakaka.