Paki Whetu PARA

Regimental number16/346
Place of birthKaikohe, Northland
AddressKaikohe
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinWhetu Para, Kaikohe
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 1st Maori Contingent, A Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 20 Warrimoo on 14 February 1915
Final rankPrivate
Final unitNew Zealand Maori Pioneer Battalion
FateDied of wounds 9 May 1916
Place of burialKaikohe Maori Cemetery
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: Mr & Mrs Whetu Para, Okaihau, Northland
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Died in New Zealand of wounds sustained at Gallipoli.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: A Company/First Maori