| Regimental number | 12/3164 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Bay of Islands |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Gum digger |
| Address | Pukenui, North Auckland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 130 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs C Taaffe, Pukenui, North Auckland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 7th Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Battalion |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| Final rank | Lance Corporal |
| Final unit | 2nd Battalion, Auckland Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Commenced return to New Zealand |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry. During the attack of the New Zealand Division east of St Julien on October the 4th L/Cpl Taaffe while the advance was taking place
repeatedly rushed forward alone with his Lewis gun and covered the advance; thus materially assisting his comrades. While doing this just before reaching his objective, he was badly wounded.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Infantry Batln/Seventh |
| Sources | Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 7823465 |