TAFUA

Regimental number16/1147
Date of birth1896
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Height5' 8"
Weight150 lbs
Next of kinFather, Tavaha, Hikutaveke, Niue Island
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date14 October 1915
Place of enlistmentAlofi, Niue Island
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
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 unit3rd Maori Contingent
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 14 July 1916
Discharge date27 October 1916
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to New Zealand on board SS 'Arawa', 14 July 1916; discharged (medically unfit: chest trouble, 27 October 1916.
Miscellaneous detailsNo religious affiliation recorded on Attestation Form.
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 25, p. 4
Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 7823489

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