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We remember Ngakapa 'tommy' Tahu
We remember Ngakapa 'tommy' Tahu
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1914
employment
Timber worker
Source:8882384
1914
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:8882375
6th August 1915
service
New Zealand Expeditionary Force
Private
16/358
New Zealand Maori Contingent
Source:8882375
1915
death
Gallipoli
Turkey
Source:7982769
6th August 1915
burial
Turkey
Source:8882375
sibling
Mary
Source:8882384
location
Ripia. Auckland
New Zealand
Source:8882375
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ngakapa 'tommy' |
| Initials | N' |
| Last Name | Tahu |
| Source | 8882384 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripia. Auckland | New Zealand |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Expeditionary Force | 16/358 | New Zealand Maori Contingent | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruta | mother | ||
| Taimona Tahu | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary | sister |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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BadgeBadge of the New Zealand Native Contingent, October 1914 - December 1915. Image from Auckland Museum.Contributed by:
Susan26537
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Online Cenotaph: New Zealand Expeditionary Force | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| New Zealand WW1 Soldiers Transcription | Susan26537 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland Museum | Susan26537 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private Tahu | Susan26537 | |
| Badge | Susan26537 |
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