Anzac Piripi Tamihana Lewis
Born 25th April 1919
Public - Lorraine Mona - Researcher - 9 June 2024 - MANAWATU STANDARD, VOLUME LXI, ISSUE 166, 16 JUNE 1941, PAGE 4
- Died 31 May 1941 - Service number
- WWII NZ401460 AWMM
- WWII 401460 AWMM
- Also known as
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- Armed force / branch
- Air Force AWMM
- Last rank
- WW2 Sergeant AWMM Royal Air Force, No. 23 Squadron AWMM
- War
- World War II, 1939-1945 AWMM
About
- Title
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- Forenames
- Anzac Piripi Tamihana AWMM
- Surname
- Lewis AWMM
- Ingoa
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- Also known as
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- Service number
- WWII NZ401460 AWMM
- WWII 401460 AWMM
- Gender
- Male AWMM
- Iwi / Hapū / Waka / Rohe
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Images
Documents
About birth
- Birth
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- Date of birth
- 25th April 1919Public - Lorraine Mona - Researcher - 9 June 2024 - MANAWATU STANDARD, VOLUME LXI, ISSUE 166, 16 JUNE 1941, PAGE 4
- Place of birth
- KauwhataPublic - Lorraine Mona - Researcher - 9 June 2024 - MANAWATU STANDARD, VOLUME LXI, ISSUE 166, 16 JUNE 1941, PAGE 4
- Birth notes
- Son of Thompson Lewis (Tamehana Ruihi)Public - Lorraine Mona - Researcher - 9 June 2024 - MANAWATU STANDARD, VOLUME LXI, ISSUE 166, 16 JUNE 1941, PAGE 4
- Address before enlistment
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- Post war occupation
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- Next of kin
- WW2 Wife: Mrs. K. Puhi of Fielding AWMM
- WW2 Parents: Mr. & Mrs. T. L. Lewis of Palmerston North AWMM
- Relationship status
- Married/WWII AWMM
- Anzac Piripi LEWIS married Kawa LAWTONPublic - Lorraine Mona - Researcher - 9 June 2024 - MANAWATU STANDARD, VOLUME LXI, ISSUE 166, 16 JUNE 1941, PAGE 4
Wars and conflicts
- War
- World War II, 1939-1945 AWMM
- Campaign
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- Armed force / branch
- Air Force AWMM
- Service number
- WWII NZ401460 AWMM
- WWII 401460 AWMM
- Military service
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- Promotions/ Postings/ Transfers
- Royal Air Force, No. 23 Squadron AWMM
Military decorations
- Medals and Awards
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Training and Enlistment
- Military training
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- Branch Trade Proficiency
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- Enlistment
- WW2 04 Jun 1940 AWMM Freezing-works labourer/Civilian AWMM
- Age on enlistment
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- Occupation before enlistment
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Embarkations
- Embarkation details
- WW2 Royal New Zealand Air Force AWMM
Prisoner of war
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- Liberation Repatriation
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Medical history
- Medical notes
- Killed on Active Service, Cause of Death AWMM
Last known rank
- Last rank
- WW2 Sergeant AWMM
Royal Air Force, No. 23 Squadron AWMM - Last rank
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Biographical information
- Anzac Lewis was the son of Tamihana and Hikianga Ruihi (Lewis), of Aorangi; husband of Kawariki Ruihi (Lewis).
Sergeant Lewis was the rear gunner in a Havoc which perfomed a sudden turn in cloud. During this manoevre Sergeant Lewis was thrown out of the plane and killed. He was not wearing a parachute at the time. The Havoc and its remaining crew returned to base and landed safely.
Attended Palmerston North Techinical Colllege (Source: RNZAF Biographies (R17845612)) AWMM
About death
- Death
- 31 May 1941 AWMM
Age 23 AWMM - Date of death
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- Age at death
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- Place of death
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- Cause of death
- Killed on Active Service AWMM
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- Cemetery
- Hawkinge Cemetery, Kent, England AWMM Plot O. Grave 43. AWMM
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- Obituary
- Sergt. Anzac Lewis, of the R.N.Z.A.F., whose death was recently reported, was killed in a Flying accident at Rye, Kent, England, on May 28. Sergeant Lewis was the youngest son of Mr and Mrs Thompson Lewis (Tamehana Ruihi), of Kauwhata Pa, where he was born, on Anzae Day 22 years ago. He was educated at Te Arakura School and Palmerston North Boys’ High School. He left New Zealand with an Air Force unit in August, 1940. On his final leave Sergt. Lewis married Miss Kawa Lawton, third daughter of Mr and Mrs T. Lawton, also of Kauwhata. Mrs H. Lawton (formerly Miss Maria Lewis) is a sister, and Air Kayo Lewis, of Kan what a, and Cpl. Waka Lewis, of the Maori Battalion recently serving in Greece, are brothers of deceased.Public - Lorraine Mona - Researcher - 9 June 2024 - MANAWATU STANDARD, VOLUME LXI, ISSUE 166, 16 JUNE 1941, PAGE 4
- Memorial name
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Memorial
- Memorial name
- Rotorua Citizens War Memorial (World War 2) AWMM
Sources
- External links
- 'Personal' Manawatu Standard. 16 June 1941. Papers Past.
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/MS19410616.2.32
Further Reference - Commonwealth War Graves Commission record
https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/2361187
Sources Used - RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Biographies of Deceased Personnel 1939 - 1945 (Bound Volumes) - Ib - Ly. Archives New Zealand (R17845612)
https://collections.archives.govt.nz/web/arena/search/#/entity/aims-archive/R17845612
Sources Used - List of RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Personnel - List of Personnel Killed or Missing in Various Theatres, 1940 - 1945. Archives New Zealand (R17845744)
https://collections.archives.govt.nz/web/arena/search/#/entity/aims-archive/R17845744
Sources Used
- 'Personal' Manawatu Standard. 16 June 1941. Papers Past.
- References
- Martyn, E. (1998-2008). For Your Tomorrow (Vols. 1-3). Christchurch, N.Z.: Volplane Press.
- Information kindly provided by family
- Iwi, Hapū, Rohe and additional whakapapa information kindly provided from “Ngāti Raukawa and 20th century wars. Ngā Pakanga o Te Ao. Participation, Price, and Post-War Experience.” Research conducted by Te Kenehi Teira and Heeni Collins (2022). Report commissioned by Crown Forestry Rental Trust, Wellington (Wai 2200 Porirua ki Manawatu Inquiry).
- Ngāti Raukawa in World War 2 - 1939-1945 & further (credit to Reuben Waaka, Diane Taylor, Te Kenehi Teira). Part of “Ngāti Raukawa and 20th century wars. Ngā Pakanga o Te Ao. Participation, Price, and Post-War Experience.” Research conducted by Te Kenehi Teira and Heeni Collins (2022). Report commissioned by Crown Forestry Rental Trust, Wellington (Wai 2200 Porirua ki Manawatu Inquiry).
- RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Biographies of Deceased Personnel 1939 - 1945 (Bound Volumes) - Ib - Ly. Archives New Zealand (R17845612) - Former archives reference: AIR118
- Please note that the 11 volumes of the "RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Biographies of Deceased Personnel 1939-1945" held at Archives NZ (formerly known as AIR118) should be used in conjunction with Errol Martyn's "For Your Tomorrow". FYT reflects detailed examination of all of the AIR118 bios which contain many inaccuracies and omissions.
- List of RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Personnel - List of Personnel Killed or Missing in Various Theatres, 1940 - 1945. [(New Zealanders Attached to R.A.F. [Royal Air Force]) (Officers), (Europe) - Airmen]. Archives New Zealand (R17845744)
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