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We remember Stewart Karetai
We remember Stewart Karetai
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1914
employment
Labourer
Source:8887998
1914
1914
service
New Zealand Expeditionary Force
Private
16/271
New Zealand 1st Maori Contingent
Source:8887998
1914
1914
location
Otakou
New Zealand
Source:8887998
1914
1914
enlistment
Avondale
New Zealand
Source:8887998
13th November 1914
1915
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:8887998
1915
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:8887998
1915
1915
death
Killed in Action
Gallipoli
Turkey
Source:7976319
Source:8887998
21st August 1915
burial
Turkey
Source:8887998
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Stewart |
| Initials | S |
| Last Name | Karetai |
| Source | 7976319 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otakou | New Zealand | known 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Expeditionary Force | 16/271 | New Zealand 1st Maori Contingent | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Karetai | mother | ||
| Joseph Karetai | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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BadgeBadge of the New Zealand Native Contingent, October 1914 - December 1915. Image from Auckland Museum.Contributed by:
Susan26537
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Online Cenotaph: New Zealand Expeditionary Force | ||
| New Zealand WW1 Soldiers Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Susan26537 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland Museum | Susan26537 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private Stewart Karetai | Susan26537 | |
| Hill 60 Cemetery | Susan26537 | |
| Badge | Susan26537 |
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