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Tei Porter eldest of 15 Children of Ritete Porter of Matangirau and Meremuka (nee Hepihi) of Utak

David McKenzie born 7/2/1891 in Totara North Whangaroa, son of David McKenzie and Elizabeth Mary

There are some letters by Uncle Geoff, along with some photos at the website in memory of his sis

My father CPL Jack Gordon Eden NZ Army No 42098 told his son Roy Eden the circumstances of Dougla

Sadly, Mrs Boyd died of cancer early in 2014.

Flight Sergeant Hulton was based at 57 OTU, RAF Eshott in Northumberland.

John was my Nannie's brother.

Bulford Camp There's an isolated, desolated spot I'd like to mention Where all you hear is "Stand

Known as Johnny Lyall. Lied about his age so he could join up.

Ernest was born on the 16th of July 1896.

Birth date was 1 August 1919. [Record since amended - NZWGT]

Presumably one of the first New Zealanders to be KIA from enemy fire while on duty at Maidstone,

Vere was my Dads Half Brother; (Noel Ellis) and son of my Grandmother; Clara Ellis, previously Mu