Paratawa Tewai

Born 29 Jan 1896 - Died 18 Feb 1959

Service number
  • WWI 16/847 AWMM
  • WWII NZ411160 AWMM
  • WWII 70664 AWMM
Also known as
  • Paretawa Te Wai AWMM
  • Pare Tewai AWMM
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Paratawa Tewai
Mr Te Wai was born in Tokomaru Bay, where the funeral was held. He served with the Maori Battalion in World War I, and enlisted with the Air Force in 1941. After the war, he was an instructor with the A.T.C, and was one of the Force's best known members. Gisborne Photo News. Personal, No. 56, March 5, 1959. All Rights Reserved

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