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Rangi Wi Katene

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Nominal Roll Vol 1, Page: 383 - No known copyright restrictions

Nominal Roll Vol 1, Page: 383 - No known copyright restrictions

Identity

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Civilian life

About birth

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  • Birth
  • Date of birth
    11th February 1892 Public - Lorraine Mona - Researcher - 17 November 2024 - Military record
  • Place of birth
    Motueka Public - Lorraine Mona - Researcher - 17 November 2024 - Military record
  • Birth notes
    Son of Wiremu Katene Tipo Hoby and Hareti Te Kairangi Atanatiu Public - Lorraine Mona - Researcher - 17 November 2024 - Military record
  • Address before enlistment
    Unknown AWMM Motueka, New Zealand AWMM
  • Post war occupation
  • Next of kin on embarkation
    Wi Katene (father), Lyall Bay, Wellington, New Zealand AWMM
  • Relationship status
    • Pre 18 September 1915 AWMM Single AWMM
    • Husband of Mere (Molly) KATENE (nee' ROBINSON) Public - Lorraine Mona - Researcher - 17 November 2024 - https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/236235033/mere-molly-katene

Service

Wars and conflicts

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  • War
    World War I, 1914-1918 AWMM
  • Campaign
  • Armed force / branch
    Army AWMM
  • Service number
    WWI 16/636 AWMM
  • Military service
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Military decorations

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Training and Enlistment

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  • Military training
  • Branch Trade Proficiency
  • Enlistment
    WW1 Canterbury, New Zealand AWMM
  • Occupation before enlistment
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Embarkations

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Prisoner of war

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  • Capture details
  • Days interned
  • Liberation date
  • Liberation Repatriation
  • POW liberation details
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Medical history

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Last known rank

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Biographical information

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    • Began Jun 15, total service 2 yrs 116 days, mumps Mar 17, discharged 23.10.17. AWMM
    • Rangi Wi KATENE died 14th January 1934 aged 39yrs at Mania, Taranaki
      REF: Military Record

      KATiENE. —At his residence, Manaia Road, Manaia, Rangi Ira Katene, fifth son of the late Mr and Mrs Wi Katene; ago 39 years.

      REF: DEATH - Hawera Star, Volume LIII, 15 January 1934, Page 4 Public - Lorraine Mona - Researcher - 17 November 2024 - Military record & Hawera Star, Volume LIII, 15 January 1934, Page 4
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Death

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  • Death
  • Date of death
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  • DEATH OF MR. RANGI K'ATERE.
    The death occurred yesterday afternoon of Mr Rangi Ira Katene, of Manaia Road, Manaia, at the age of 39 years. Deceased, with five of his brothers, left with the Maori Contingent early in the War. He was badly gassed and suffered a long illness as a result. He was a resident of Manaia since childhood. He leaves a widow and eight children. The funeral will take place on Wednesday at 2 p.m. from Waiakura Pa for the Waiakura Cemetery. Military honours will be accorded.

    REF: MANAIA - Hawera Star, Volume LIII, 15 January 1934, Page 4
    Public - Lorraine Mona - Researcher - 17 November 2024
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Sources

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  • External links
    Military personnel file
    https://collections.archives.govt.nz/en-NZ/web/arena/search#/entity/aims-archive/R18055363
    Further Reference
  • References
    • New Zealand Army Expeditionary Force. (1914-1919). Nominal Rolls of New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Volume I. Wellington, N.Z.: Govt. Printer. AWMM
      Page No: 383 AWMM
    • Soutar, M. (2019). Whitiki! Whiti! Whiti! E!: Maori In the First World War. New Zealand: David Bateman Ltd. AWMM
    • 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). AWMM

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