John Kini

  • British War Medal
  • Victory Medal
  • Born 1 June 1890, Little River, Canterbury, New Zealand
  • Died 31 June 1945, Christchurch
  • Last rank Private
  • Service number 23568
  • Served In 13th Reinforcements Otago Infantry Battalion, D Company, New Zealand Expeditionary Force
  • Next of Kin Mr John Kini (father) Little River, New Zealand
  • Pre-war occupation Labourer at Watson, Wakatipu
  • ReligionMethodist
  • Enlisted8 February 1916, Trentham
  • Embarkationaboard HMNZT 55 Tofua, departed 27 May 1916, Wellington to Devonport, England
  • Theatres of operationWestern European 1916-1917-1918
  • Periods of service136 days in New Zealand and two years 350 days overseas in Europe. Total service of three years and 121 days
  • Returned to New Zealandaboard Northumberland 10 May 1919
  • Discharged8 June 1919, on termination of period of engagement
  • AwardedBritish War Medal and Victory Medal
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Profile photo credit: Christchurch City Council and Little River Community via The Onward Project