George PERAWITI

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NOK: Mrs Rewa Perawiti (wife), c/o Mrs Luke Perawiti, Kei Kei, Ohau or Awahuri PO, Feilding

Died aged 25 years

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Date of birth:	03 March 1920
Date of death:	10 April 1945
Place of birth:	Ohau, Levin, New Zealand
Awards:	1939-45 Star; Italy Star; War Medal 1939-45; NZ War Service Medal
Occupation:	Labourer
Last known residence:	Ohau, Levin
Cause of death:	Killed in action
Place of death:	Italy
Buried where:	Faenza War Cemetery, Italy. IV. G. 11.
Marriage date:	25 April 1942
Place of marriage:	New Zealand
Spouses name:	Rewa
Fathers name:	Ruka/Luke Perawiti
Mothers name:	Te Ura (Lucy) (née Ransfield)
Theatres of war:	Middle East, Italy
Surname:	PERAWITI
War memorial:	Levin RSA Memorial
Place enlisted:	Palmerston North
Christian names:	George
School:	Manakau; Otaki
Wars:	WW 11
Service number:	816555
Date enlisted:	8 August 1941
Final rank:	Private
Regiment or service:	28th Maori Bn NZ Infantry
User reference:	11.287