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Pte. William Allison MP (1888 - 1916)

William Allison was born at Puerua in the Otago region of New Zealand's South Island on 10 November 1888. His parents were John Allison and Isabella Allison (née Robson) who had married in New Zealand ...

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Pte. William Allison MP (1888 - 1916)

William Allison was born at Puerua in the Otago region of New Zealand's South Island on 10 November 1888. His parents were John Allison and Isabella Allison (née Robson) who had married in New Zealand ...

1/28/2024

Cpl. Anthony Manuel MP (1895 - 1917)

Anthony Manuel was born at Avarua in Rarotonga in the Cook Islands on 1 May 1895. His father was Luke Manuel of Marairenga, Manuera, Rarotonga. Anthony enlisted to serve during World War I from the isl...

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Cpl. Anthony Manuel MP (1895 - 1917)

Anthony Manuel was born at Avarua in Rarotonga in the Cook Islands on 1 May 1895. His father was Luke Manuel of Marairenga, Manuera, Rarotonga. Anthony enlisted to serve during World War I from the isl...

6/15/2023

Pte. George Woodward Hovell MP (1895 - 1915)

George Woodward Hovell was the son of Charles Woodward Hovell and Mere Te Aorere Aperaniko Hovell (Te Waara). He served in the New Zealand (Māori) Pioneer Battalion during World War I. George was shot ...

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5/11/2023
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Pte. George Woodward Hovell MP (1895 - 1915)

George Woodward Hovell was the son of Charles Woodward Hovell and Mere Te Aorere Aperaniko Hovell (Te Waara). He served in the New Zealand (Māori) Pioneer Battalion during World War I. George was shot ...

5/11/2023

Pte. Rihari Watson MP (1892 - 1918)

Rihari Watson was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Tahua Watson, of Collingwood, Nelson, New Zealand. Private in Pioneers, file number 47562. Sources Cenotaph: New Zealand and World War One Roll of Honour...

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4/26/2023
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Pte. Rihari Watson MP (1892 - 1918)

Rihari Watson was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Tahua Watson, of Collingwood, Nelson, New Zealand. Private in Pioneers, file number 47562. Sources Cenotaph: New Zealand and World War One Roll of Honour...

4/26/2023

Maj. Kahi Takimoana Harawira MP (1892 - 1963)

Served three years as Chaplain to the 28th Battalion during the Second World War. A copy of a letter relating to Sergeant Harawira is in the manuscript collection of the Auckland War Memorial Museum Li...

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1/24/2023
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Maj. Kahi Takimoana Harawira MP (1892 - 1963)

Served three years as Chaplain to the 28th Battalion during the Second World War. A copy of a letter relating to Sergeant Harawira is in the manuscript collection of the Auckland War Memorial Museum Li...

1/24/2023

Edmonds Stewart Turi Karetai was born in the Dunedin suburb of Ōtākou on 26 February 1894 (reg. 1894/6543). His parents were Hohepa Tunuku Karetai 'Joseph' (1857-1930) and Irihapeti Karetai (nee Edmond...

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Edmonds Stewart Turi Karetai was born in the Dunedin suburb of Ōtākou on 26 February 1894 (reg. 1894/6543). His parents were Hohepa Tunuku Karetai 'Joseph' (1857-1930) and Irihapeti Karetai (nee Edmond...

1/9/2023

Moses McGregor (1892 - 1960)

"Moses"

Among the group of men of our hapu of Ngāti Takihiku (Ngati Raukawa) at lower Manawatu providing military service was a tall but unimposing man, Arona Whetūariki Ahitau McGregor. He was a man who belie...

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11/11/2022
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Moses McGregor (1892 - 1960)

"Moses"

Among the group of men of our hapu of Ngāti Takihiku (Ngati Raukawa) at lower Manawatu providing military service was a tall but unimposing man, Arona Whetūariki Ahitau McGregor. He was a man who belie...

11/11/2022

Pte. Rori Paul (1896 - d.)

Father: Paul Para (father), Katikati, New Zealand. Wounded during World War I. Sources 28th Maori Battaltion Cenotaph:

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Pte. Rori Paul (1896 - d.)

Father: Paul Para (father), Katikati, New Zealand. Wounded during World War I. Sources 28th Maori Battaltion Cenotaph:

9/12/2022

Pte. Samuel Grace MP (1897 - 1918)

"Sam"

Samuel Grace was the son of William Robert Grace and Mary Anne Grace (Walker), of Tuparoa, East Coast, New Zealand. Private in Pioneers, file number 19745. Sources Cenotaph: New Zealand and Worl...

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8/29/2022
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Pte. Samuel Grace MP (1897 - 1918)

"Sam"

Samuel Grace was the son of William Robert Grace and Mary Anne Grace (Walker), of Tuparoa, East Coast, New Zealand. Private in Pioneers, file number 19745. Sources Cenotaph: New Zealand and Worl...

8/29/2022

Pita Te Hoe Heperi (1890 - 1968)

Heperi, Peter, active 1930s-1960s, Heperi, Te Hoe Pita, active 1930s-1960s With Piri Poutapu, Pita Heperi supervised the building of the waka Ngatokimatawhaorua at Kerikeri during the 1930s. This 100 ...

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8/15/2022
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Pita Te Hoe Heperi (1890 - 1968)

Heperi, Peter, active 1930s-1960s, Heperi, Te Hoe Pita, active 1930s-1960s With Piri Poutapu, Pita Heperi supervised the building of the waka Ngatokimatawhaorua at Kerikeri during the 1930s. This 100 ...

8/15/2022

Pte. Hemi James Hill MP (1895 - 1917)

"Hemi Hill, and his brothers Robert Hill (aka Waru Werohia) and Himiona Bruce Hill (enlisted under an unknown name) as well as an adoptive brother Whetu Werohia, all served in the Great War. Hemi and h...

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Pte. Hemi James Hill MP (1895 - 1917)

"Hemi Hill, and his brothers Robert Hill (aka Waru Werohia) and Himiona Bruce Hill (enlisted under an unknown name) as well as an adoptive brother Whetu Werohia, all served in the Great War. Hemi and h...

7/11/2022

Pte. Eruera Kawhia MP (1896 - 1916)

Raniera Kawhia and Heni Kawhia lived at Rangitukia on the East Cape in New Zealand's North Island. They lost two sons in World War I, and they named their next two sons in honour of the two they had lo...

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Pte. Eruera Kawhia MP (1896 - 1916)

Raniera Kawhia and Heni Kawhia lived at Rangitukia on the East Cape in New Zealand's North Island. They lost two sons in World War I, and they named their next two sons in honour of the two they had lo...

4/29/2022

Pte. Potene Tuhoro MP (1898 - 1917)

Raniera Kawhia and Heni Kawhia lived at Rangitukia on the East Cape in New Zealand's North Island. They lost two sons in World War I, and they named their next two sons in honour of the two they had lo...

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Pte. Potene Tuhoro MP (1898 - 1917)

Raniera Kawhia and Heni Kawhia lived at Rangitukia on the East Cape in New Zealand's North Island. They lost two sons in World War I, and they named their next two sons in honour of the two they had lo...

4/29/2022

Tamati Piripi Haereone (Sidney) MP (1883 - 1947)

"Thomas Philip Sidney"

Service number: WWI 16/590 NZ Maori Pioneer Battalion Campaign: Egyptian - Gallipoli & Mudros, Egyptian E F & Western European Medals: 1914-1915 Star; British War & Victory Medals; The Military Meda...

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4/24/2022
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Tamati Piripi Haereone (Sidney) MP (1883 - 1947)

"Thomas Philip Sidney"

Service number: WWI 16/590 NZ Maori Pioneer Battalion Campaign: Egyptian - Gallipoli & Mudros, Egyptian E F & Western European Medals: 1914-1915 Star; British War & Victory Medals; The Military Meda...

4/24/2022

Tawera Moana MP (1884 - 1944)

"Thomas"

Thomas Tawera Moana Halbert, was born in 1884 in Manutuke, Gisborne, New Zealand. He is of Maori and Anglo Scottish decent. Thomas went to the first world war as part of the Native Contingent, with his...

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1/27/2022
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Tawera Moana MP (1884 - 1944)

"Thomas"

Thomas Tawera Moana Halbert, was born in 1884 in Manutuke, Gisborne, New Zealand. He is of Maori and Anglo Scottish decent. Thomas went to the first world war as part of the Native Contingent, with his...

1/27/2022

Pte. John Joseph Savage MP (1897 - 1918)

"Jack"

John Joseph Savage was born at Matatā in the Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand's North Island in 1897. His parents were Edward Mathew Savage and Kaewa Savage (nee Te Kaawa) and he was from the Ngāti ...

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Pte. John Joseph Savage MP (1897 - 1918)

"Jack"

John Joseph Savage was born at Matatā in the Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand's North Island in 1897. His parents were Edward Mathew Savage and Kaewa Savage (nee Te Kaawa) and he was from the Ngāti ...

1/7/2022

Cpl. Samuel James French MP (1884 - 1916)

Samuel James French was born at Kawhia in the Waikato area of New Zealand's North Island on 5 June 1884. His parents were John Paul French (né Gallagher) and Te Anu Amokawhia French (née Pohe Pohe). Sa...

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Cpl. Samuel James French MP (1884 - 1916)

Samuel James French was born at Kawhia in the Waikato area of New Zealand's North Island on 5 June 1884. His parents were John Paul French (né Gallagher) and Te Anu Amokawhia French (née Pohe Pohe). Sa...

1/2/2022

Reuben Paerata Robson (1899 - 1986)

"Reuben Rapihana | Paerata Robson", "Robert Or Reuben Paerata Robson"

Sources Cenotaph: Reference: FamilySearch Family Tree - SmartCopy : Feb 12 2017, 11:45:07 UTC

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Reuben Paerata Robson (1899 - 1986)

"Reuben Rapihana | Paerata Robson", "Robert Or Reuben Paerata Robson"

Sources Cenotaph: Reference: FamilySearch Family Tree - SmartCopy : Feb 12 2017, 11:45:07 UTC

12/11/2021

Pte. Herewini Rapihana MP (1892 - 1915)

Herewini Rapihana was born at Kaitaia, Northland in New Zealand's North Island on 30 November 1892. His parents were Wiremu Rapihana and Makarita Rapihana (nee Hopa). During World War I Herewini joined...

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Pte. Herewini Rapihana MP (1892 - 1915)

Herewini Rapihana was born at Kaitaia, Northland in New Zealand's North Island on 30 November 1892. His parents were Wiremu Rapihana and Makarita Rapihana (nee Hopa). During World War I Herewini joined...

12/10/2021

Cpl. Stanley Tancred Scaife MP (1893 - 1916)

Son of Willis Ashton Scaife and Mary Emma Georgiana Scaife (nee Stack). Before enlistment he was a Sheep Farmer at Glendhu Station, a family owned high country station on the shores of Lake Wanaka in t...

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Cpl. Stanley Tancred Scaife MP (1893 - 1916)

Son of Willis Ashton Scaife and Mary Emma Georgiana Scaife (nee Stack). Before enlistment he was a Sheep Farmer at Glendhu Station, a family owned high country station on the shores of Lake Wanaka in t...

11/5/2021