Sergeant [Air Gunner]

Anzac Piripi Tamihana Lewis

Conflict: 
WW2
Additional Information: 

Son of Tamihana and Hikianga Ruihi (Lewis), of Aorangi, Auckland, New Zealand; husband of Kawariki Ruihi (Lewis).

References:
  • CWGC
NZ WAR GRAVES
CONTRIBUTED

Public Contributions:

I would like to supply a photo to close the gaps for generations to follow. Koro means Grandfather in New Zealand Maori.

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Casualty

Service Number: 
401460
Name:
Anzac Piripi Tamihana Lewis
Rank: 
Sergeant
Additional Rank:
Air Gunner
Date of Birth:
Not known
Date of Enlistment:
Not known
Armed Force: 
Air Force
Unit:
Royal New Zealand Air Force, 23 (RAF) Squadron

Casualty Details

Cause of Death:
Killed on active service
Date of Death:
31 May 1941
Day of Death:
Saturday
Age at Death: 
23
Conflict: 
WW2

Embarkation Details

Text in italics supplied by Cenotaph Online, Auckland War Memorial Museum

Cemetery

Cemetery Reference: 
Plot O. Row 2. Grave 43.
Cemetery Location: 
United Kingdom
Anzac Piripi Tamihana Lewis
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