Private
Matiu Ropata
Conflict:
WW2
Additional Information:
Son of Wheti Ropata and of Warmatai Ropata (nee Paul), of Wairoa, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand.
References:
NZ WAR GRAVES
Public Contributions:
"During the campaign in Greece, the Maori Battalion were positioned defensively around the Olympus Pass. D Company were in the area of Skotina. During the German advance, 16 Platoon of D Company were... Read MoreAdd a Story or Photo
Personal Tributes:
Casualty
Service Number:
26022
Name:
Matiu Ropata Rank:
Private
Date of Birth:
Not known
Date of Enlistment:
Not known
Enlistment Address:
Care of D. Macdonald, Bag 87, Wairoa, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
Occupation on Enlistment:
Labourer Armed Force:
Army
Unit:
New Zealand Infantry
Casualty Details
Cause of Death:
Not known
Date of Death:
17 April 1941
Day of Death:
Thursday
Age at Death:
23
Conflict:
WW2