Kereapa HORI

Regimental number20673
OccupationLabourer
Next of kinWife, Mrs Tuhi Hori, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua
Rank on embarkationSergeant
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Maori Contingent, 7th Reinforcements
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from New Zealand on board HMNZT 61 Aparima on 19 August 1916
Final rankLance Sergeant
Final unitNew Zealand Pioneer (Maori) Battalion
Medals

Military Medal

'For good work and devotion to duty during the period 18th September 1918 up to cessation of hostilities 11th November 1917. Kereapa has always been a reliable NCO. He handled his men well under fire and encouraged them to do good work often under difficult and trying circumstances.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 20 August 1919

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 38, p. 40

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