Private
Ruru Tapine
Conflict:
WW1
Additional Information:
Son of Turei Tapine and Kahuti Tapine. Born at Waipiro Bay. Served in Egypt, 1915-16, at Gallipoli, and on the Western Front, 1916-18. Alternative commemoration - buried in Whatatutu (Te Hau) Maori Cemetery.
References:
NZ WAR GRAVES
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Casualty
Service Number:
16/71
Name:
Ruru Tapine Rank:
Private
Date of Birth:
Not known
Date of Enlistment:
Not known
Enlistment Address:
Waipiro Bay, New Zealand
Unit:
New Zealand Maori (Pioneer) Battalion
Casualty Details
Cause of Death:
Date of Death:
17 February 1920
Day of Death:
Tuesday
Conflict:
WW1
Cemetery
Cemetery:
Cemetery Reference:
Spec. Memorial.
Cemetery Location:
New Zealand