This is my koroua, my mother's father. He enlisted with his brothers Rutene and Tukawhena Reihana. They are grand nephews to the great Ngati Porou leader Mokena Kohere.
Tena koe Maraea, Dr Monty Soutar has put out a call for photos of Maori who served in WWI for possible inclusion in his book.http://www.mch.govt.nz/world-war-one-m%C4%81ori-photos-wantedIt'd be wonderful to get photos if you have any?Noho ora mai,Leanne (Site Admin)
Tena koe Leanne - it has been quite some time and I've only just read this message ..... hika ma! Anyhoo - apologies, I do not have any photos of my koroua whilst he was in service but I do have a photo of him in is very much 'matured' years.
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Toku tipuna
Photos of your tipuna
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Tena koe Leanne - it has been quite some time and I've only just read this message ..... hika ma! Anyhoo - apologies, I do not have any photos of my koroua whilst he was in service but I do have a photo of him in is very much 'matured' years.
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