Koro Pene Aukaha

Surname
Aukaha
Forename(s)
Koro Pene
Date of death
29-Jan-93
Place of death
New Zealand

World War 2

Serial No
802386
Rank
Temporary Sergeant
Address on enlistment
c/o Mr Haeusler, Whakatane, New Zealand
Next of kin
Mr P. Aukaha (father), Tauranga, New Zealand

Comments (2)

Koro never ever spoke of the war. In fact, it wasnt until he passed away that other fellow soldiers spoke of his bravery and his strength. He uri no Ngati Awa, Ngaiterangi i mate i te 29 o Hanuere 1993. Koro is buried at Te Paroa Urupa, Whakatane and I am proud to be one of his mokopuna. Moe mai e Koro, koutou ko nga tamatoa o te rua tekau ma waru.