They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.

LEST WE FORGET

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Details for Wharemaru Karaka

Warrant Number:	13276
Surname:	Karaka
Forenames:	Wharemaru
Gender:	Male
Age Group:	Adult
Age:	52
Denomination:	Anglican / Church Of England
Type:	Burial
Date of Birth:	Unknown
Date of Death:	09 September 1972 (Saturday)
Date of Burial:	11 September 1972 (Monday)
Cemetery:	Taruheru
Block:	RSA
Plot:	655
Map Location:	View on Map
Inscription:	2nd NZEF, 802005 Pte W M KARAKA, Maori Battn, died 9 September 1972 aged 52 years.