NOK: Mr Ruihi WEHIPEIHANA (father), Ohau, Levin
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| Date of birth: | 08 February 1918 |
| Occupation: | Labourer |
| Last known residence: | Ohau, Levin |
| Cause of death: | Killed in action |
| Place of death: | Italy |
| Buried where: | Cassino War Cemetery, Cassino, Italy. VI. A. 4. |
| Spouses name: | Unmarried |
| Date of death: | 31 May 1944 |
| Fathers name: | Ruihi Wehipeihana |
| Place of birth: | Kuku, Ohau, Levin |
| Mothers name: | Iriaka (née Te Hiwi) |
| Siblings: | Wiki R , Kahu, Joan, and Jim |
| Theatres of war: | Middle East & Italy |
| Surname: | WEHIPEIHANA |
| War memorial: | Levin RSA Memorial; Ohau School Roll of Honour |
| Place enlisted: | Levin |
| Christian names: | Kootu |
| School: | Ohau; Palm Nth Tech College |
| Wars: | WW 11 |
| Service number: | 65404 |
| Date enlisted: | 23 April 1940 |
| Final rank: | Sapper |
| Regiment or service: | 6 Field Coy., New Zealand Engineers |
| User reference: | 12.304 |
| Awards: | 1935 - 45 Star; Africa Star; 8th Army Clasp; Italy Star; 1935 - 45 War Medal; NZ War Medal; Defence Medal |
