| Date of birth | 08 February 1923 |
| Date of death | 13 February 1944 |
| Mothers name | Makareta (née Nepia) |
| Spouses name | Unmarried |
| Fathers name | Iraia Peni |
| Siblings | , , , , |
| Children | , , , , |
| Cause of death | Killed in action - Accidentally |
| Buried where | Caserta War Cemetery. VI. C. 16 |
| Places of relevance | , , , , |
| Last known residence | Vance St, Shannon |
| Awards | 1939-45 Star, Italy Star, War Medal 1939-45, NZ War Service Medal |
| Place of birth | Whakatane, New Zealand |
| Occupation | Market Gardener |
| Place of death | Italy |
| 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 |
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