Edward Matapura Erihana (Ellison)

- Born 28 November 1897, Puketēraki, Ōtākou
- Died 9 August 1938, Pukemarama, Ōtepoti
- Killed In Action N/A
- Last rank Private
- Service number 60845
- Served In 31st Māori Reinforcements, Māori Battalion
- Next of Kin Hera Erihana (Mother), Puketēraki
- Pre-war occupation Law Clerk
- ReligionChurch of England
- Enlisted20 May 1918
- EmbarkationDeparted for London aboard the Ruahine on 17 August 1918
- Theatres of operationNot detailed
- Periods of service20 May 1918 - 7 May 1919. Posted in NZ for 117 days and overseas 236 days. Total Service: 353 days
- Returned to New ZealandAboard the Westmoreland 6 April 1919
- DischargedOn termination of period of engagement 7 May 1919
- BuriedPuketēraki Cemetary
- Awarded1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal