| Regimental number | 16/742 |
| Address | Kahukura |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Father, Tamati Sen Taiapa, Tikitiki, Kahukura |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 2nd Maori Contingent |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 29 Waitemata on |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For courage and devotion to duty. On morning of April 5th 1918 L/Cpl Taiapa was one of a party engaged in wiring in the forward area near Colincamps. The enemy put down a very heavy barrage and L/Cpl Taiapa's Platoon Commander was seriously wounded. At great personal risk Taiapa went through the barrage to obtain assistance from an Aid Post and again later on went back a second time to bring a stretcher. He showed great courage and coolness.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: /Second Maori |