John Potatu

Surname
Potatu
Forename(s)
John
Also known as
Te Aotipu Paraone
Date of death
28-Mar-44
Place of death
Italy

World War 2

Serial No
25987
Rank
Sergeant
Address on enlistment
Makaraka, Gisborne, New Zealand
Next of kin
Mrs W. Perana (stepsister), Makaraka, Gisborne, New Zealand

Comments (1)

FATHERS NAME: Potatutatu, whose father was Komene. Komene was the eldest brother of Te Kooti a Rikirangi. HALF SISTER: Te Tāwhi Paati, daughter of Potatutatu. MARAE: Tarere Marae, Makauri, Gisborne. Wharepuni named Te Aotipu, in memory of him.