
| Regimental number | 20823 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Kaitaia, North Auckland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Gum digger |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 154 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Hapi Waaka, Te Kao, North Cape |
| Previous military service | Served in the Monganui Cadets. |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Maori Contingent, 9th Reinforcements |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from New Zealand on board Tofua on |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | New Zealand Maori (Pioneer) Battalion |
| Fate | Died of disease |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 22 |
| Place of burial | Terlinchthun British Cemetery (Plot XII, Row E, Grave No 7), Wimille, |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Auckland, 14 October 1916; disembarked Plymouth, England, 29 December 1916, and marched into Sling Camp. Marched out Sling Camp, 1 February 1917, and proceeded overseas to France; joined Maori (Pioneer) Bn, in the field, 25 May 1917. Admitted to Field Ambulance, 5 August 1917 (scabies); admitted to Casualty Clearing Station, 5 August 1917; discharged to duty, 18 August 1917; rejoined unit, 22 August 1917. On leave, 8 September 1918; rejoined unit from leave, 26 September 1918. Admitted to Field Ambulance, 19 December 1918 (influenza); transferred to Casualty Clearing Station, 19 December 1918; to No 14 General Hospital, Wimereux, 22 December 1918; placed on Dangerously Ill List, 23 December 1918 Died of influenza, 27 December 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 43, p. 36 Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805 |
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