Private
Hone Kira Whareaitu
Conflict:
WW2
Additional Information:
Son of Wiremu Whareaitu and of Wairata Whareaitu (nee McGregor), of Whakarewarewa, Auckland, New Zealand; husband of Ihipera Ngahirapa Whareaitu, of Rotorua, Auckland.
References:
NZ WAR GRAVES
Public Contributions:
Submitted by: Reihana Nuku
Relationship to casualty: Nephew
Uncle Kira was married to Ihipera Ngahirapa - you have that wrong on your post. [Record since amended - NZWGT]Add a Story or Photo
Personal Tributes:
Casualty
Service Number:
39638
Name:
Hone Kira Whareaitu Rank:
Private
Date of Birth:
Not known
Date of Birth - Unverified:
about 1916
Place of Birth:
New Zealand
Date of Enlistment:
Not known
Locality on Enlistment:
77 Vivian Street, Wellington
Place of Enlistment:
Wellington, New Zealand
Marital Status:
Married Occupation on Enlistment:
Labourer Unit:
New Zealand Infantry, 28 (Maori) Battalion, B Company
Casualty Details
Cause of Death:
Killed in action
Date of Death:
01 August 1944
Day of Death:
Tuesday
Age at Death:
28
Conflict:
WW2