

Frederick Kamu Rogers from Maketu served during World War I with the Australian Army. Three of his brothers, Whakarongotai, Augustus and Wynyard, served with the New Zealand Expeditionary Force. Frederick received a gunshot wound to the chest at Gallipoli and in July 1918 was discharged due to Mustard Gas Poisoning.
Frederick Kamu Rogers was born in c1889. His parents were Charles (Hare Ratete) and Rihi Titihuia Rogers (nee O'Connell/Kanara) who married in Rotorua on 23 June 1923. Rihi's whakapapa included Ngati Makino, Ngati Pikiao & Ngati Whakaue.
The parents of Charles Rogers were William Henry Rogers who was born in Salem, Massachusetts, USA in c1809 and Kataraina (Rangi Kahwiti) Rangikawhiti who was born in Rotorua. William arrived in New Zealand in c1834. By 1845 he was the first storekeeper at Maketu. He died on 5 November 1874 and was buried at Wharekahu Cemetery in Maketu.
Charles and Rihi settled at Maketu, New Zealand and had eight children together:
In 1914, at the age of 24, Frederick joined the Australian Army. On 15 June 1915 the Bendigo Advertiser reported:
PRIVATE F. ROGERS Private F. Rogers, who was amongst those who have been wounded, is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Rogers, of "Tauranga," North Island, New Zealand. Prior to volunteering for service Private Rogers had been residing in Bendigo. where he had a large circle of friends. He was prominent in athletic circles, having obtained prominence in pedestrian events both in New Zealand and Victoria, where he had competed in professional races.
On 17 July 1915 the Auckland Star reported:
PRIVATE FREDERICK ROGERS. News has been received from the Rev ? II Givar that Private Frederick Rogers, 7th Battalion, 2nd Infantry Brigade, of the Australian Field Force has been in the Lund Park Hospital ? wounded in the right check. Advice, which was dated June 2, declared him to be 'getting in ?'. He is an old boy of St Stephen's School (1903 ?), and has a younger brother in the 1st Maori Contingent. He is a son of Mr Chas Rogers of Maketu.
It seems that Frederick received a gunshot wound to the chest at Gallipoli and in July 1918 was discharged due to Mustard Gas Poisoning.
Frederick married Hilda Petherick in 1919 (reg. 1919/8407).
He died in New Zealand, aged 66, on 3 January 1955 and was buried in the St Thomas Churchyard at Maketu.
Hilda died, aged 65, in 1961 (reg. 1961/41010). She was buried in the St Thomas Churchyard at Maketu.
Sources:
Auckland Star (17 July 1915, p. 8).
Bendigo Advertiser (15 June 1915, p. 5).
Births, Deaths and Marriages Online (New Zealand).
Burial Locator.
New Zealand Marriages 1836-1956.
Rootsweb (Ancestry.com).
The Pioneers, Settlers and Families of Te Puke and District (2011) by Christine Clement (pp. 286-288).
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Kia ora Thomas, unfortunately we do not hold any further information on Hilda Petherick. To find out where she was born I suggest you obtain her New Zealand death certificate which should have this information. The registration number you need to use to get a copy is (reg. 1961/41010).
Kia Ora koutou
Im just wondering if anyone knows of Wikuku who married Pare Vercoe from Okere Falls, who would eventually reside in Ruatoki/ Tewhatewha alongside her Mother Mate Haere Te Waara.
I've obviously been told from many sources about Wikuku and died at war and is buried in Maketu.
However when I try to find his name the only other relevant name that sounds close is Wynyard or Winiata and the Titihuia?
The other name that comes up is William Charles Rogers who had a twin Brother and worked for their Father through trade on ships from England to the South Pacific. William apparently stopped off in Utah. At a later date he caught a lift with his Father on their way to New Zealand and anchored in Kaikohe. So from Kaikohe to where he is buried in Maketu he had also aquire I believe to be 4 or 5 wifes. Not including those in Utah. Like I say this an unusual form to trying to find missing links.
Look fwd to any help here.
Hi, I am interested in you comments and would appreciate having an
opportunity to talk with you with regards to your post, especially that
relating to William Charles Rogers. I am really excited!!
We will be holding a blessing for his headstone later this month.
Cheers Tui
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Hi, I am interested in you comments and would appreciate having an
opportunity to talk with you with regards to your post, especially that
relating to William Charles Rogers. I am really excited!!
We will be holding a blessing for his headstone later this month.
Cheers Tui
Tags: Rogers, william charles, wikuku
Hi, I am interested in you comments and would appreciate having an
opportunity to talk with you with regards to your post, especially that
relating to William Charles Rogers. I am really excited!!
We will be holding a blessing for his headstone later this month.
Cheers Tui
Tags: Rogers, william charles, wikuku
Tena koe
I am a grand-daughter of the said person you are enquirying about.Can you please advise what your relationship is with him
Kia Ora koutou
Im just wondering if anyone knows of Wikuku who married Pare Vercoe from Okere Falls, who would eventually reside in Ruatoki/ Tewhatewha alongside her Mother Mate Haere Te Waara.
I've obviously been told from many sources about Wikuku and died at war and is buried in Maketu.
However when I try to find his name the only other relevant name that sounds close is Wynyard or Winiata and the Titihuia?
The other name that comes up is William Charles Rogers who had a twin Brother and worked for their Father through trade on ships from England to the South Pacific. William apparently stopped off in Utah. At a later date he caught a lift with his Father on their way to New Zealand and anchored in Kaikohe. So from Kaikohe to where he is buried in Maketu he had also aquire I believe to be 4 or 5 wifes. Not including those in Utah. Like I say this an unusual form to trying to find missing links.
Look fwd to any help here.
Kia ora koe
Please fill in some spaces - Firstly I have heard some of the information you provide today,
but I really need some clarification regarding the background of William Charles Rogers - my ggggrandfather.
Do you know hopw they got to USA? What were the names of brother and father?
What part of GB did they originally come from? Intriguing searching.
cheers
Kia ora koe
Please fill in some spaces - Firstly I have heard some of the information you provide today,
but I really need some clarification regarding the background of William Charles Rogers - my ggggrandfather.
Do you know hopw they got to USA? What were the names of brother and father?
What part of GB did they originally come from? Intriguing searching.
cheers
Kia ora koe
Please fill in some spaces - Firstly I have heard some of the information you provide today,
but I really need some clarification regarding the background of William Charles Rogers - my ggggrandfather.
Do you know hopw they got to USA? What were the names of brother and father?
What part of GB did they originally come from? Intriguing searching.
cheers
Kia ora koe
Please fill in some spaces - Firstly I have heard some of the information you provide today,
but I really need some clarification regarding the background of William Charles Rogers - my ggggrandfather.
Do you know hopw they got to USA? What were the names of brother and father?
What part of GB did they originally come from? Intriguing searching.
cheers
Kia ora koe
Please fill in some spaces - Firstly I have heard some of the information you provide today,
but I really need some clarification regarding the background of William Charles Rogers - my ggggrandfather.
Do you know hopw they got to USA? What were the names of brother and father?
What part of GB did they originally come from? Intriguing searching.
cheers
Kia ora koe
Please fill in some spaces - Firstly I have heard some of the information you provide today,
but I really need some clarification regarding the background of William Charles Rogers - my ggggrandfather.
Do you know hopw they got to USA? What were the names of brother and father?
What part of GB did they originally come from? Intriguing searching.
cheers
Kia ora koe
Please fill in some spaces - Firstly I have heard some of the information you provide today,
but I really need some clarification regarding the background of William Charles Rogers - my ggggrandfather.
Do you know hopw they got to USA? What were the names of brother and father?
What part of GB did they originally come from? Intriguing searching.
cheers
Kia ora koe
Please fill in some spaces - Firstly I have heard some of the information you provide today,
but I really need some clarification regarding the background of William Charles Rogers - my ggggrandfather.
Do you know hopw they got to USA? What were the names of brother and father?
What part of GB did they originally come from? Intriguing searching.
cheers
Kia ora koe
Please fill in some spaces - Firstly I have heard some of the information you provide today,
but I really need some clarification regarding the background of William Charles Rogers - my ggggrandfather.
Do you know hopw they got to USA? What were the names of brother and father?
What part of GB did they originally come from? Intriguing searching.
cheers
Kia ora koe
Please fill in some spaces - Firstly I have heard some of the information you provide today,
but I really need some clarification regarding the background of William Charles Rogers - my ggggrandfather.
Do you know hopw they got to USA? What were the names of brother and father?
What part of GB did they originally come from? Intriguing searching.
cheers
Kia ora koe
Please fill in some spaces - Firstly I have heard some of the information you provide today,
but I really need some clarification regarding the background of William Charles Rogers - my ggggrandfather.
Do you know hopw they got to USA? What were the names of brother and father?
What part of GB did they originally come from? Intriguing searching.
cheers
Kia ora koe
Please fill in some spaces - Firstly I have heard some of the information you provide today,
but I really need some clarification regarding the background of William Charles Rogers - my ggggrandfather.
Do you know hopw they got to USA? What were the names of brother and father?
What part of GB did they originally come from? Intriguing searching.
cheers
Kia ora koe
Please fill in some spaces - Firstly I have heard some of the information you provide today,
but I really need some clarification regarding the background of William Charles Rogers - my ggggrandfather.
Do you know hopw they got to USA? What were the names of brother and father?
What part of GB did they originally come from? Intriguing searching.
cheers
Kia ora koe
Please fill in some spaces - Firstly I have heard some of the information you provide today,
but I really need some clarification regarding the background of William Charles Rogers - my ggggrandfather.
Do you know hopw they got to USA? What were the names of brother and father?
What part of GB did they originally come from? Intriguing searching.
cheers
Kia ora koe
Please fill in some spaces - Firstly I have heard some of the information you provide today,
but I really need some clarification regarding the background of William Charles Rogers - my ggggrandfather.
Do you know hopw they got to USA? What were the names of brother and father?
What part of GB did they originally come from? Intriguing searching.
cheers
Kia ora koe
Please fill in some spaces - Firstly I have heard some of the information you provide today,
but I really need some clarification regarding the background of William Charles Rogers - my ggggrandfather.
Do you know hopw they got to USA? What were the names of brother and father?
What part of GB did they originally come from? Intriguing searching.
cheers
Year: | 1914 |
Note: | Service Number: 818 |
First Names: | Frederick Kamu |
Last Name: | Rogers |
Date of Birth: | c1889 |
Country of birth: | New Zealand |
Date of death: | 3 January 1955 |
Place of burial: | St Thomas Churchyard, Maketu, New Zealand |
Spouses name: | Hilda Petherick |
Spouses date of birth: | c1896 |
Spouses date of death: | 1961 |
Spouses place of burial: | St Thomas Churchyard, Maketu, New Zealand |
Date of marriage: | 1919 |
Fathers name: | Charles Rogers |
Fathers date of birth: | c1861 |
Fathers place of birth: | Maketu, New Zealand |
Fathers date of death: | 27 June 1923 |
Fathers place of death: | Rotorua (buried St Thomas, Maketu) |
Mothers name: | Rihi Titihuia O'Connell |
Mothers date of birth: | c1861 |
Mothers place of birth: | Maketu, New Zealand |
Mothers date of death: | 17 November 1943 |
Mothers place of death: | Maketu (buried St Thomas, Maketu) |
Military Service: | World War I (1914-1918) |
Thomas Petherick
said Frederick Kamu Rogers (c1889-1955)
Does anyone know anything about Fredericks wife, Hilda Petherick? Did she come from Parahan Victoria Australia?