Bill Pitman, a respected Ngunguru kaumatua, community member and former soldier with the famed, feared and revered 28th Maori Batallion, has died.
William Ratahi Pitman died peacefully on June 21. His funeral and burial will be at Ngunguru Marae today.
He was the husband of the late Te Rapu Tui (Sis), father of four and grandfather of 13.
In his 90s when he died, Mr Pitman's long lasting involvement with the 28th Maori Battalion Association included being a past president.
He served in Italy and North Africa in World War II.
Mr Pitman lived at and was much involved with Ngunguru Marae all his life. A member of the RSA, he took pride in his role as a mentor to young Maori.
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