| Date of birth | 05 June 1917 |
| Date of death | 23 November 1941 |
| Mothers name | Erena (née Sciascia) |
| Spouses name | Unmarried |
| Fathers date of birth | 1889 |
| Fathers name | Ieni Ropiha |
| Siblings | Waina, Renata, Pare, Raukura, Alexander, Ratima, Dudley, Eric, Lena, Raymond, Ieni, Rita, Elsie, Hokowhitu, Jean Hine |
| Children | , , , , |
| Cause of death | Killed in action |
| Places of relevance | , , , , |
| Last known residence | Foxton, New Zealand |
| Educational achievements | Std 5 |
| Awards | 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-45, NZ War Service Medal |
| Place of birth | Koputaroa, Levin |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Place of death | Western Desert |
| Date of arrival overseas | 18 June 1940 |
| Theatres of war | Egypt, Crete |
| Surname | ROPIHA |
| War memorial | Foxton |
| Place enlisted | Levin |
| Christian names | Robert |
| Place of arrival overseas | Scotland |
| Overseas memorial | Alamein Memorial, Col 104 |
| School | Foxton DHS 12 Oct 1931 - 19 Dec 1931 came from Poranaghau, returned there |
| Wars | WW11 |
| Service number | 39555 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Date enlisted | 9 November 1939 |
| Final rank | Private |
| Regiment or service | 28th Maori Bn NZ Infantry |
| Embarkation date | 01 May 1940 |
| User reference | 1.45 |
Entered camp at Palmerston North 26 June 1940
Height: 5' 9½"
Eyes: Brown
Complexion: Dark
Hair: Black
Declared age: 22 years 150 days
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