MR BILL KOHI Of Otorohanga

Te Ao Hou, March 1966, Page 4

MR BILL KOHI Of Otorohanga by Jane and Bob Emery Mr William Kohi — Bill Kohi, as he is warmly known to friends and associates everywhere—is a man who has led an exceptionally active, hardworking life, and who has done much to assist his fellow men. One of his special interests is the wellbeing of his colleagues in the revered Hokowhitu-a-Tu Association — the veterans of the famed Pioneer Battalion of World War I, whose members came from every marae in the land at duty's call. For six years, as secretary-treasurer of the association, Bill has organised their annual reunions, which are noted for their warm, reminiscent, happy comradeship. He has also been an active executive of the Otorohanga Returned Services Association for many years, and for fifteen years he has been vice-president. For this faithful service Bill received a special framed citation from the New Zealand Returned Services Association.