Hongi Hau

Hongi Hau (Howe) son of Wiremu Pahi and Pipikoneke Hau from Rawhiti.  Hongi served with D Company and embarked with the 5th Reinforcements.

Hongi's two brothers Jack (Haki) and Wi and a number of cousins also served with the Māori Battalion.  Altogether 13 members of this family served in the war.

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Whānau collection.  No reproduction without permission.

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