Tau PARANIHI

Regimental number16/407
AddressTaumarunui
Marital statusMarried
Next of kinWairakau Paranihi, Taumarunui
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 1st Maori Contingent, A Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 20 Warrimoo on 14 February 1915
Medals

Mentioned in Despatches

'In connection with the operations described in General I. Hamilton's despatch dated 11 December 1915.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 28 January 1916

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry on the 6th August, 1915, at Anzac. During an attack on old No. 3 Post, although unarmed, he seized an armed Turk, and compelled him to surrender.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 14 January 1916

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: A Company/First Maori