John Tamakehu | 28 Māori Battalion

Surname

Tamakehu

Forename(s)

John

World War 2

Serial No

816057

Rank

Private

Address on enlistment

Parikino, Wanganui, New Zealand

Next of kin

Mr J. Timoti (uncle), Parikino, Wanganui, New Zealand

Comments (3)

Date of Birth and Death

Submitted by mbadmin on Fri, 27/12/2013 - 16:46

Born 25 September 1923, Jerusalem, New Zealand. Died 13 January 1979, Wanganui, New Zealand.

Campaign Stars, Defence and War Medals.

Submitted by mbadmin on Fri, 27/12/2013 - 16:49

1. 1939-1945 Star 2. Italy Star 1943-45 3. War Medal 1939-45 4. N.Z. War Service Medal 1939-45

Dates of Service

Submitted by mbadmin on Fri, 27/12/2013 - 17:00

John (Waati) Tamakehu served in the 28th Maori Battalion during the Second World War from 23 July 1942 to 10 March 1946. He enlisted at age 18 years in 1942 and was not posted overseas until he turned 20 years in 1944. From 29 June 1944 to 23 January 1946 he served in the Italian campaign.