Wi Erimana

Surname
Erimana
Forename(s)
Wi
Also known as
Wi Hirini

World War 1

WW1 Serial No
20742
WW1 next of kin
Hirini Erimana (father), Mohaka, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
WW1 embarkation body
Maori Reinforcements
WW1 embarkation unit
8th Reinforcements

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I am either the great or great grand daughter of Wi Erimana and am trying to locate his burial site and or any other family that was either enlisted under him. Any info would be much appreciated.

Kia ora Amieleigh, I've done a little bit of research, but couldn't find anything concrete. According to Wi Erimana's military record, he came from Mohaka, Hawke's Bay and died on 20 August 1982. The electoral rolls from 1978 have someone with varations of Wi's name living in Mohaka, Flaxmere, and Napier. I couldn't find any record of Wi Erimana or Wi Hirini in the council cemetary databases for Napier, Hastings or Central Hawke's Bay, but he could be under a different spelling. He may be buried at a local urupa. Waipapa A Iwi marae at Mohaka has an active Facebook page and may be able to help. Hopefully one of our other contributors may have more information. You could also post on the 28th Māori Battalion Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MaoriBattalion/ Ngā mihi, Kate, Site Admin