John (Raki-raki) Rakiraki

  • British War Medal
  • Victory Medal
  • Born 6 January 1887, Balclutha, Otago, New Zealand
  • Died 3 May 1918, on active duty, France
  • Killed In Action Died 3 May 1918 of sickness (broncho-pneumonia) contracted while on active service, France
  • Last rank Private
  • Service number 20420
  • Served In New Zealand Pioneer (Māori) Battalion, 16th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion, B Company
  • Next of Kin Mr J. Rakiraki (father), Kaka Point, Balclutha, Otago
  • Pre-war occupation Bush Feller for J. Leonard
  • ReligionRoman Catholic
  • Enlisted1 May 1916
  • Embarkationaboard HMNZT 62, Mokoia, departed 21 August 1916, disembarked 24 October 1916, Plymouth, Devon, England
  • Theatres of operationWestern European 1916-1917-1918
  • BuriedGrave reference: I.F.2. Tourgeville Military Cemetery, France
  • AwardedBritish War Medal and Victory Medal
Notes

Medals sent to Miss Stella Rakiraki (sister).