Robert Tanginoa Tapa

Born 5th August 1896 (actually b. 1900)

Public - Lorraine Mona - Researcher - 7 January 2026 - Military Record (& NZ BDM Death Record)

Service number
WWI 60503 AWMM
Armed force / branch
Army AWMM
Robert Tanginoa Tapa
Maori Pioneer Battalion; reinforcements, Wanganui and West Coast (North Island) Platoons - Photographer unidentified. From left to right, Back row: N Taiaroa, H Tanguru, N Potaka, R Tamakehu, H Erueti, D Te Huna, K Te Huia. Third row: Kahukura, T Hiri, P Timoti, Rangi (the bugler), W Rangitauira, C Tawhati, D Tonihi, P Haami, Tom Kingi, R Wheato, T Kaiwhare.Second row: W Taputoro, K Huirua, R Marumaru, T Te Hina, P Katene, A Phillips. Seated: Rangi Pokiha, Pirihira Kingi, R Tapa, R Tuatini, Mrs Tuatini, Lieutenant H Omana, Sergeant J Omana, B Stubbins, Hori Tinirau. Image kindly provided by Alexander Turnbull Library Ref: 1/1-021303-G.No known copyright restrcitions. No Known Copyright Restrictions

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