Serial No:
62705
Surname:
Williams
Forename(s):
William
Also known as:
Bill, William Bill Wi Te Koha Williams, Wiremu Wi Te Koha Wiremu
Rank:
Lance Corporal
Address on enlistment:
C/o A.J. Denzil, Colville, New Zealand
Date of death:
6-Nov-11
Place of death:
Coromandel Township, New Zealand
Notes:
Wiremu Wi Te Koha Wiremu (Ngati Rongoū/Ngapuhi)
Bill's mother was Hera Maraea of Ngapuhi. When Bill was 3 years old his grandfather Hohepa died. He and his mother then moved to Papa Aroha. When he finished school he went to work on the scows up and down the country and in Australia. In his younger days Wiremu was a talented rugby player. He married and had eight children and many grandchildren.
Reference: 'Nga Kiri Kapia', episode of television series, Waka Huia, Television New Zealand, Auckland, first broadcast on Television One, 6 June 2010.
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Mr. Williams
Bill Williams
Yes I remember all those
Loverly korero Tony and we
Loverly korero Tony and we remember your whanau - my dad in 28 MB and we started at Camp Bunn too.
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