The service was well attended.
About 90 children from Christian youth facility Camp Columba also took part.
Sgt Travis, known as The King of No Man's Land and the Prince of Scouts during the war, was killed at Rossignol Wood, in France, on July 25, 1918.
He was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross, the Military Medal and the Croix de Guerre from Belgium.
The Pukerau service and memorial wall opening was attended by Noel Bockett and his wife, who travelled from Australia.
Sgt Travis was the great uncle of Mr Bockett.
Mr Bockett said the memorial wall was beautiful.
``I find it tremendous that the whole of Southland knows about Travis,'' Mr Bockett said.
The memorial wall was officially opened by David MacDonald on behalf of the wider Travis family.
Mr MacDonald's paternal grandmother was Sgt Travis' sister.
He said it was wonderful to see so many had worked hard to keep Sgt Travis' memory alive.
``I think it's really great that it's done for the school. We talked about the younger generation and the challenge is to pass this on to them and the significance of these great wars and the sacrifices made,'' Mr MacDonald said.
He said it was great to make the memorial wall with the flags a permanent fixture, as such items were often put in boxes in back rooms, resulting in damage.
New Zealand Army Colonel (retd) Roger McElwain said the consequences of the war for small communities like Pukerau were massive.
Anzac wreaths were laid by a number of families, groups and organisations including Pukerau School, Pukerau Cemetery Support Group and the Pukerau RSA.
- ASHLEIGH MARTIN
