Hoani NGAMU

Regimental number16/185
Date of birth1894
Place of birthTe Ngae
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressPukehinau
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Height5' 8.5"
Weight160 lbs
Next of kinTamihana Tikitere, Pukehinau, Ohinepanea
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date20 October 1914
Place of enlistmentTe Ngae
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 1st Maori Contingent, B Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Auckland on board HMNZT 20 Warrimoo on 14 February 1915
Final rankPrivate
Final unitB Company, New Zealand Maori Contingent
FateKilled in Action 6 August 1915
Age at death from cemetery records21
Place of burialNo known grave
Commemoration detailsChunuk Bair (New Zealand) Memorial (Panel No 24) Gallipoli, Turkey
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: Tamihana Tikitere and Turiata Hopaea, Pukehina, Bay of Plenty
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Killed in action, Anzac, 6 August 1915.

War service: 291 days (of which 174 days were abroad)

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: B Company/First Maori. 'Apparent age' on medical examination form given as 17.

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