TAFANA

Regimental number16/1138
Date of birth1894
Place of birthHakupu, Nuie Island
ReligionProtestant
OccupationSettler
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Height5' 8"
Weight165 lbs
Next of kinFather, Tagasili, Hakapu, Niue Island
Previous military serviceNil
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 3rd Maori Contingent, Rarotongans, Attached B Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from New Zealand on board SS Navua on 5 February 1916
Final rankPrivate
Final unitNew Zealand Moari Contingent
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 17 June 1916
Discharge date20 September 1916
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Corinthic', 17 June 1916; discharged (medically unfit: chest trouble), 20 September 1916.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death1960 Apia, Samoa
Age at death64
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 25, p. 4
Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 7823486