Lewis Ruatiki PENI

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Date of birth:	08 February 1923
Date of death:	13 February 1944
Place of birth:	Whakatane, New Zealand
Awards:	1939-45 Star, Italy Star, War Medal 1939-45, NZ War Service Medal
Occupation:	Market Gardener
Last known residence:	Vance St, Shannon
Cause of death:	Killed in action - Accidentally
Place of death:	Italy
Buried where:	Caserta War Cemetery. VI. C. 16
Spouses name:	Unmarried
Fathers name:	Iraia Peni
Mothers name:	Makareta (née Nepia)
Date of arrival overseas:	14 August 1943
Theatres of war:	Middle East & Italy
Surname:	PENI
War memorial:	Shannon
Place enlisted:	Levin
Christian names:	Lewis Ruatiki
Place of arrival overseas:	Middle East
School:	Moutoa; Shannon; Palmerston North Technical
Wars:	WW 11
Service number:	802137
Date enlisted:	11 September 1941
Final rank:	Private
Regiment or service:	28th Maori Bn NZ Infantry
User reference:	7.38