John Tuaine APA

Regimental number16/1321
OccupationSteward
Next of kinFather, John Apa, Aitutaki, Cook Islands
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 3rd Maori Contingent, Rarotongans, Attached A Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Auckland on board Navua on 5 February 1916
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous good work and devotion to duty in Ypres Sector during the period 1/7th October 1917. This NCO has had charge of working parties on Wieltje Gravenstafel Road and by his coolness and bravery under fire set a splendid example to other Rarotongan natives in his platoon. He has always done any work allotted to him well and is a most reliable NCO.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 17 December 1917

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 25, p. 2

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