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:
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.Submitted by: Edward Paul
Relationship to casualty: None
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Personal Tributes:
Casualty
Service Number:
401460
Name:
Anzac Piripi Tamihana Lewis Rank:
Sergeant
Additional Rank:
Air Gunner
Date of Birth:
25 April 1918
Place of Birth:
Kai Iwi Pa, Awahuri, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand
Date of Enlistment:
04 June 1940
Place of Enlistment:
Levin, New Zealand
Marital Status:
Married Occupation on Enlistment:
Labourer Employer:
Fielding Freezing Works Unit:
Royal New Zealand Air Force, 23 (RAF) Squadron
Casualty Details
Cause of Death:
Killed in air accident
Date of Death:
31 May 1941
Day of Death:
Saturday
Age at Death:
23
Conflict:
WW2
Cemetery
Cemetery:
Cemetery Reference:
Plot O. Row 2. Grave 43.
Cemetery Location:
United Kingdom