| Regimental number | 16/382 |
| Address | Waitotara |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Mrs Whakarua, Waitotara |
| Rank on embarkation | Corporal |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 1st Maori Contingent, A Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 20 Warrimoo on |
| Final rank | Company Sergeant Major |
| Final unit | New Zealand Maori Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 25 |
| Place of burial | Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery (Plot XXVI, Row CC, Grave No 4), Belgium |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Surname given on CWGC site as WAKARUA. Parents: Iwiora Tamaipara and Te Ata Whiro, Waitotara |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: A Company/First Maori |