Paani August (August Paaui) Porete

  • 1914 -1915 Star
  • Gallipoli Medallion
  • British War Medal
  • Victory Medal
  • Born 16 August 1892, Moeraki, North Otago, New Zealand
  • Died 11 September 1915, in action, Egypt.
  • Killed In Action Died of sickness (enteric fever) contracted while on active duty, 11 September 1915, Egypt, following evacuation from Gallipoli
  • Last rank Private
  • Service number 16/287
  • Served In 1st Māori Contingent, A Company
  • Next of Kin Mr Paani Porete (father), Hill Grove, Oamaru
  • Pre-war occupation Labourer for J. Bine
  • ReligionChurch of England (Anglican)
  • Enlisted19 October 1914
  • Embarkationaboard HMNZT 20 Warrimoo, departed 14 February 1915, Wellington, disembarked 26 March 1915, Suez, Egypt.
  • Theatres of operationGallipoli 1915 and Egyptian 1915
  • BuriedAlexandria (Chatby) Military and War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt. Reference: D.192.
  • RememberedHampden War Memorial Waitaki, Otago.
  • AwardedBritish War Medal, Victory Medal, 1914-15 Star and Gallipoli Medallion
Notes

Medals sent to Mr A.J.K Porete.