Surname
Maaka
Forename(s)
Jack Rio
Also known as
Jack Rio
Date of death
9 September 2009
World War 2
Serial No
65421
Rank
Private
Address on enlistment
34 Drake Street, Auckland, New Zealand
Notes
First enlisted and embarked as Jack Rio 65421; re-embarked as Jack Rio Maaka 65421
Death notice offers another service number 810692.
When first enlisted, gave next of Kin as Mr M. Rio (father), Kai Iwi, New Zealand and address at enlistment as Matapu, New Zealand.
First Unit 28 (Maori) Battalion, D Company; Last Unit 28 (Maori) Battalion, A Company
Comments (4)
R.I.P GRANDAD ( JACK RIO MAAKA)
Submitted by lisa hetaraka on Mon, 02/11/2009 - 14:55
R.I.P Dad
Submitted by Carolyn Barbarich on Tue, 09/02/2010 - 14:44
Remember my Dad
Submitted by Carolyn Barbarich on Mon, 06/09/2010 - 10:07
maori
Submitted by Genesis rogers (not verified) on Sun, 29/04/2018 - 19:45
RIP my great grandfather I really wished that I could have met you and you will be in our hearts forever and ever we really miss you being here with us your up in heaven in a safe community now I hope your having a great time with your son I love you jack rio maaka. xoxoxo