'For consistent good work and coolness and under fire during the period 1st December 1917 to 20th March 1918. Lieut Karauti was in charge of a platoon employed building a plank road forward of Westhoek Ridge, also on construction of Overseas Trench. His platoon was frequently subjected to heavy enemy shelling. He displayed great coolness under very adverse conditions, handled his men well and at all times encouraged them to do good work.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 5 April 1919

Regimental number	16/1308
Occupation	Farmer
Next of kin	Wife, Mrs Wiripini Waiwera Karauti, Ohau, Manawatu Line
Rank on embarkation	2nd Lieutenant
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 4th Maori Contingent
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on 6 May 1916
Final rank	Lieutenant
Final unit	New Zealand Pioneer (Maori) Battalion
Medals	Croix de Guerre (Belgium) 'For consistent good work and coolness and under fire during the period 1st December 1917 to 20th March 1918. Lieut Karauti was in charge of a platoon employed building a plank road forward of Westhoek Ridge, also on construction of Overseas Trench. His platoon was frequently subjected to heavy enemy shelling. He displayed great coolness under very adverse conditions, handled his men well and at all times encouraged them to do good work.' Source: 'London Gazette' Date: 5 April 1919
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 31, p. 25