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Perry John Smith

Identity

  • Title
  • Forenames
    Perry John AWMM
  • Surname
    Smith AWMM
  • Ingoa
  • Also known as
    PJ AWMM
  • Service number
    Borneo 40400 AWMM
  • Gender
    Male AWMM
  • Iwi / Hapū / Waka / Rohe
  • Religion

Civilian life

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Service

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Training and Enlistment

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Medical history

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Biographical information

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  • He was a greatly loved son of Jock and Doreen Smith (deceased), and much loved husband of Janis Kowhai (Bennett) Smith. Respected uncle of Clayton, Riley and Hereaka-Cherry Smith. Also of Zoey, Tylah and Tamakati and many others. Perry John Smith lay at Ngati Kahu Marae SH2, Wairoa, Tauranga for one night and then proceeded to Hangarau Marae, Bethlehem Road, Tauranga. AWMM

Death

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  • Death
    26 January 2021 AWMM
    Age 79 AWMM
    TaurangaBay of Plenty AWMM
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    Death Notice: Sun Live and New Zealand Herald, 28 January 2021

    SMITH, Perry John (PJ). 1RNZIR 40400 Malaya - Borneo On 26 January 2021 at Aspen Lifecare aged 79 years. Perry passed away after a prolonged and bravely fought battle with cancer. He was a greatly loved son of Jock and Doreen Smith (deceased), and much loved husband of Janis Kowhai (Bennett) Smith. Respected uncle of Clayton, Riley and Hereaka-Cherry Smith. Also of Zoey, Tylah and Tamakati and many others. Perry will lie at Ngati Kahu Marae SH2, Wairoa, Tauranga for one night then he will go to Hangarau Marae, Bethlehem Road, Tauranga. A service to celebrate Perry's life will take place on Saturday 30 January at 11.00am. AWMM
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Sources

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  • References
    • H.E. Chamberlain, Nominal Roll – 1 RNZIR, 8 May 1964, in Gurr, Robert. (2009). Voices from a border war: Borneo 1963-1965. 2nd Edition. Christchurch, N.Z.: Wilson Scott Publishing, pp.139-150 AWMM
    • This record was partially compiled from information kindly provided by the New Zealand Malaya Veterans Association. AWMM
    • Gurr, Robert. (2009). Voices from a border war: Borneo 1963-1965. 2nd Edition. Christchurch, N.Z.: Wilson Scott Publishing AWMM
    • Medals and Stars - General Service Medals Borneo - Archives New Zealand, Wellington (R12456000) AWMM

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