John RUHA

Regimental number20630
OccupationShearer
Next of kinFather, Pera Ruha, Kiwikiwi Station, Te Araroa
Rank on embarkationPrivate
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 rankPrivate
Final unitNew Zealand Pioneer Battalion
FateKilled in Action 21 July 1917
Place of burialUnderhill Farm Cemetery (Row A, Grave No 24), nr Ieper, Belgium
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 38, p. 40

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