Find A Grave - New Zealand

Hulme, Alfred Clive b. January 24, 1911 d. September 2, 1982
World War II Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Sergeant in the 23rd Battalion of the 2nd Canterbury Regiment. At Maleme, Crete, during the dates of May 20 to 28, 1941, Sergeant Hulme, stalked and killed 33 German snipers. During the same time frame on the outskirts of Galatos, he also disguised himself as a German paratrooper and killed a number of enemy. For individual bravery in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Dudley Cemetery, Te Puke, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Hulme, Dennis b. June 18, 1936 d. October 4, 1992
Formula One Driver. 1967 Formula One World Champion, driving a Brabham. In the category started 112 races, won 8, with 33 podiums and 9 fastest laps. He died after a heart attack while at the wheel of a BMW M3 during the Bathurst 1000 in Australia. (Bio by: 380W)
Dudley Cemetery, Te Puke, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Ironside, Henry Allan 'Harry' b. October 14, 1876 d. January 15, 1951
"America's most popular expositor," Dr. Ironside was a minister of the gospel for over 60 years, 18 of them as pastor of Chicago's famous Moody Memorial Church (now Moody Bible Church). He authored over 50 books and scores of booklets and pamphlets. He died in New Zealand, following a heart attack and is buried in Auckland.
Cause of death: Heart Attack
Purewa Cemetery, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Judson, Reginald Stanley b. September 29, 1881 d. August 26, 1972
World War I Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Sergeant in the 1st Battalion of the Auckland Infantry Regiment. At Bapaume, France, August 26, 1918, he led a small bombing party under heavy fire in attack on a German position. He went out alone and extinguished three machine gun crews, capturing two officers and ten men. When they tried to escape firing on him, he killed two and forced the remaining to surrender. For extreme courage, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal and later...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Waikumete Cemetery & Crematorium, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Kaa, Wi Kuki b. December 16, 1938 d. February 19, 2006
Actor/Artist/Writer/Activist. Wi appeared in several movies, including "The Bounty" with Anthony Hopkins and Mel Gibson, "Ngati", "Utu", "Kingpin", and recently, "River Queen". He appeared in several TV series including "The Strip", and the Music video for "Trinity Roots" Little Things.
He was an Artist, and Maori Activist, as well as being a prolific Writer. (Bio by: Jeff J)
East Coast Urupa, Gisborne, Gisborne, New Zealand
Kirk, Norman Eric 'Big Norm' b. January 6, 1923 d. August 31, 1974
New Zealand Labour Party Prime Minister. Affectionatly known as "Big Norm," he served as Prime Minister from December 8, 1972, to August 31, 1974. He joined the Labour Party in 1943 and in 1953 was elected the youngest Mayor in New Zealand aged 30. As Prime Minister, he canceled the South African Springbok rugby tour and protested against French Nuclear Testing at Mururoa. His sudden death came as a huge shock to the New Zealand public. He had a State Funeral in the Capital City, then was...[Read More] (Bio by: Jeff J)
Waimate Lawn Cemetery, Waimate, Canterbury, New Zealand
Plot: 1626
Laurent, Harry John b. April 15, 1895 d. December 9, 1987
World War I Victoria Cross Recipient.
Hawera Crematorium, Hawera, Taranaki, New Zealand
Marsh, Ngaio b. 1895 d. 1982
Writer of detective fiction from New Zealand. Along with Agatha Christie, she is considered to be one of the main female British crime writers of the 1930s and 1940s. She was born in Christchurch, New Zealand and her first name is a Maori word which translates as ‘Reflections on the water'. Her first love was not writing, but the theatre and in New Zealand she is best remembered for her work on the stage rather than her fiction. From 1928 she split her time between the United Kingdom and New...[Read More] (Bio by: Bunny Boiler)
Church of the Holy Innocents, Geraldine, Canterbury, New Zealand
Plot: The Church of the Holy Innocents, Mount Peel Station, Canterbury, New Zealand
Martineau, Horace Robert b. October 31, 1871 d. April 7, 1916
Second Boer War Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Sergeant in the Protectorate Regiment, South African Forces. On December 26, 1899, during action at Mafeking, Africa, Sergeant Martineau stopped to help a wounded comrade ten yards from the Boer trenches. He carried the man towards a bush about 150 yards from the trenches and in doing so was himself wounded. He proceeded to bandage the wounds of his comrade and was again wounded. Still supporting his comrade to safety, he was shot...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Anderson's Bay Cemetery, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
McKenna, Edward b. February 15, 1827 d. June 8, 1908
Waikato-Hauhau Maori War Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Colour Sergeant, in the 65th Regiment, York & Lancaster Regiment. At Cameron Town, New Zealand, September 7, 1863, after both his officers had been shot, Colour-Sergeant McKenna took command of the detachment. With his force, heavily outnumbered by the enemy, he charged through their position with the loss of one man killed and one missing. For extreme gallantry and leadership, he was awarded the War Victoria Cross Medal...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Terrace End Cemetery, Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand
McLaren, Bruce Leslie b. August 30, 1937 d. June 2, 1970
Auto Race Car Driver. Founder of the Formula One McLaren Team. Won the 1966 Le Mans 24 Hours (with C. Amon) and the 1967 Sebring 12 Hours (with Mario Andretti.) He lost his life when was testing a car at Goodwood. (Bio by: 380W)
Waikumete Cemetery & Crematorium, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Plot: Protestant Berm A, Row 11, Plot 110
Mitchell, Samuel b. September 8, 1841 d. March 16, 1894
Waikato-Hauhau Maori War Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Captain in the Foretop, Royal Navy. At Tauranga, New Zealand, April 29, 1864, Captain Mitchell was a member of a storming party of 150 sailors and marines from the HMS Harrier ordered to attack a fortified position. When the enemy's fire had killed most of the storming party and wounded the commanding officer, the team was ordered to retreat. Even being wounded himself, Captain Mitchell went forward and brought back the...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Isolated Hillside, Ross, West Coast, New Zealand
Plot: Buried on a hill 100 feet above the city of Ross, New Zealand
Munro, Burt (Herbert J.) b. March 25, 1899 d. January 6, 1978
Sportsman. Born in New Zealand in 1899, he went to Bonneville Utah, in 1967, and rode his 1920, Indian motorcycle to fame gaining the world land speed record for a motorcycle, which still stands today. He did this in his 60s, and went back to Utah nine times in 11 years breaking various records for speed. Burt died in New Zealand in 1978 from a heart condition. Anthony Hopkins played Burt in the 2005 movie, "The Worlds Fastest Indian." (Bio by: Jeff J)
Eastern Cemetery, Invercargill, Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand
Prime, Maui Dalvanius d. October 3, 2002
Maui Dalvanius Prime was a Powerful Force in the New Zealand Music Industry. His success in creating some of the most popular Maori music of the last two decades, as well as his neverending work for promoting ethnic talent, and recently his dedication to "MOKOMOKAI" (The return of preserved Maori Heads, taken in the last century). As well as producing the #1 hit Album Poi E', Maui wrote the music for the film "Ngati, one of New Zealands most watched films. He was also known for his infectious...[Read More] (Bio by: Jeff J)
Patea Urupa, Patea, Taranaki, New Zealand
Ryan, John b. 1839 d. December 29, 1864
Maori War Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Lance Corporal, in the 65th Regiment, York & Lancaster Regiment, Britsh Army. At Cameron Town, New Zealand, on September 7, 1863, Lance Corporal Ryan with two Privates, removed the body of a Captain from the field of action after he had been mortally wounded. He remained with the body all night in the bush surrounded by the enemy until his own forces returned. For most prestigious gallantry, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal. In...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Alexandra Redoubt Cemetery, Tuakau, Waikato, New Zealand
Smith II., Kevin Tod b. March 16, 1963 d. February 16, 2002
Actor. Noted for his character 'Ares' on "Hercules, The Legendary Journeys" and "Xena, Warrior Princess." He also appeared in numerous New Zealand plays and TV shows. (Bio by: Kaisenji Gypsyrose)
Cause of death: Head injuries sustained from a fall while on location in China.
Purewa Cemetery, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Plot: Block B, Row 2, Plot 30E
Tawhiao, Mahuta b. 1855 d. November 9, 1910
New Zealand Maori King. Born in Whatiwhatihoe, he was the son of King Tawhiao and his wife, Hera. He ruled from August 1894 until his death in 1910. (Bio by: K)
Taupiri Urupa, Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand
Te Atairangikaahu, Te Arikinui b. July 23, 1938 d. August 15, 2006
New Zealand Maori Queen, she was simply known to her people as "the Lady" for her stately manners and royal bearing. Born at Waahi Marae, Huntly, New Zealand in 1938, she was the daughter of King Koroki Te Rata Mahuta Tawhiao and mother Te Atairangikaahu Herangi, and the granddaughter of Princess Te Puia. Much of her early life is unknown, but in May 1966, she became Queen of the Maori people upon the death of her father, King Tawhiao. During the next forty years, she became the highly...[Read More] (Bio by: Jeff J)
Taupiri Urupa, Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand
Plot: Top Of the mountain
Te Wiata, Inia Morehu Tauhia Watene b. June 10, 1915 d. June 26, 1971
Singer, Actor. Born Inia Morehu Tauhia Watene Iarahi Waihurihia Te Wiata (originally Te Iwiata) in 1915 of parents who were from the "Ngati Raukawa" Tribe, he became a Bass Profundo at the age of 14, which allowed him to join groups to help his mother make ends meet after his father's death from influenza in 1918. He went on to become one of New Zealand's (Aotearoa) most loved singers of the 20th century. He appearing in several motion pictures, including "In Search of the Castaways", "Pacific...[Read More] (Bio by: Jeff J)
Rangiatea Churchyard, Otaki, Wellington, New Zealand
Trent, Leonard Henry b. April 14, 1915 d. May 15, 1986
World War II British Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He was a flight officer serving as a Group Captain in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, attached to 487 Squadron, Royal Air Force. During a daylight air raid on a power station over Amsterdam, Holland on May 3, 1943, his Squadron was attacked by a large number of German fighters. As his group approached the target, many were shot down but he proceeded on to drop his bomb load. Leaving the objective, he assisted other planes in his group by...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
North Shore Crematorium, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

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