Eric Henry | 28 Māori Battalion

Surname

Henry

Forename(s)

Eric

Also known as

Eric Akakoa Henry, Koro Eric

Date of death

25 April 2009

World War 2

Serial No

67417

Rank

Private

Address on enlistment

Putorino, New Zealand

Next of kin

Mrs M. Henry (mother), Pukapuka, Cook Islands

Notes

He is buried with his wife on the Hokianga Harbour at Motuti.

Comments (2)

Unveiling

Submitted by mydaddy2009 on Tue, 20/04/2010 - 13:51

This comment is posted by his daughter, Arohanui Henry. My daddy's unveiling will be held Labour Weekend 22 - 24 October 2010 at Tamatea Marae, Motuti, Northland, powhiri will be at 6pm, Friday 22 October 2010 and the unveiling will be on Saturday 23 October 2010 at Hata Maria Cemetry. Eric's wife Katarina Ngareta Henry and nephew Reone Eruera Paparoa will be unveiled also.

Mihi Aroha

Submitted by ahiparalad on Tue, 20/04/2010 - 19:00

Tena koe Arohanui it will be an honour to take part in these special ceremonies. I look forward to meeting you, I'm sure there will be a lot to talk about. Nga mihi aroha kia koutou katoa.