Topic: Te Mete Smith (1897-1918)

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Tauranga labourer Te Mete Smith died of tuberculosis in England on 27 December 1918.

Te Mete Smith was born in Tauranga on 5 May 1897. His parents were Kere and Tira Herehere.

He worked as a labourer.

He enlisted on 26 July 1917 and served in the Maori Pioneer Battalion (Service No. 20015). His last recorded rank was Private.

He died of tuberculosis in England on 27 December 1918, aged 21.

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Te Mete Smith (1897-1918)


First Names:Te Mete
Last Name:Smith
Date of Birth:5 May 1897
Place of Birth:Tauranga
Country of birth:New Zealand
Date of death:27 December 1918
Place of death:England
Occupation:Labourer
Fathers name:Kere Smith
Mothers name:Tira Herehere
Military Service:World War I (1914-1918)
 
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