Edward Matapura Erihana (Ellison)

  • British War Medal
  • 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
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