| Regimental number | 16/271 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Otakou, Otago |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Otakou |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 160 lbs |
| Next of kin | Joseph Karetai, Otakou |
| Previous military service | Served in 5th Mounted Regiment, Territorial Force; still serving at time of NZEF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Avondale |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 1st Maori Contingent, A Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 20 Warrimoo on |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | New Zealand Maori Contingent |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 21 |
| Place of burial | No known grave |
| Commemoration details | Hill 60 (New Zealand) Memorial, Gallipoli, Turkey |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Joseph and Elizabeth Karetai, Otakou Post Office, Otakou, Dunedin |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Killed in action, 21 August 1915. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: A Company/First Maori |
| Sources | Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 18055453 |