Robert Tahitahi

Surname
Tahitahi
Forename(s)
Robert
Date of death
5-Jul-42
Place of death
Western Desert

World War 2

Serial No
65369
Rank
Private
Address on enlistment
Waihopo, New Zealand
Next of kin
Mr J. Tahitahi (father), Waihopo, New Zealand

Comments (5)

Kiaora.My name is Charlotte Tahitahi.Robert Tahitahi is my fahters brother who enlisted in the army at the age of 14.My father said he had to lie about his age.My Father died in 2007 but always yearned for his brother who was buried in El Alamein.We as a whanau can now see his grave site thanks to this website.

Kiaora. My name is Henry Tahitahi. Robert Tahitahi Was my Grandfathers brother. I am Currently serving in the NZ Army as a Rifleman at 2/1 Infantry Regiment in christchurch and have been for the past 13 years. I have always been curious about the history of his service with the 28th maori battalion. I will endevour to find out more information concerning my Grand fathers Brother (Robert) im sure and hope that I will be able to find out more using the sources available to me. I will try to find more pictures but i cant see that being an easy task.

Hi Charlotte,  I am doing some research on Robert Tahitahi and his movements in the Middle East prior to his death on 5th July 1942.  Are you able to tell me the first names of his brothers and sister - I know his parents were Jack and Agnes.  many thanks in advance.

Hi Henry,  I am doing some research on Robert Tahitahi and his movements in the Middle East prior to his death on 5th July 1942.  Are you able to tell me the first names of his brothers and sister - I know his parents were Jack and Agnes.  many thanks in advance.

Kiaora my name is Marama Tahitahi. Robert is my Grandfathers, brothers son. I know of 2 brothers. One being Bob Tahitahi. Unsure of wether his midde name is Esau, Ehau or Te Paina (1930-2007) & Harry Te Kahika Tahitahi (1934-2020) Hope thi is helpful