Tame Tamou
Born 27 Jun 1918
- Service number
- 39539 AWMM
- Also known as
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- Armed force / branch
- Army AWMM
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- War
- World War II, 1939-1945 AWMM
Images
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About birth
- Birth
- 27 Jun 1918 AWMM
- Date of birth
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- Place of birth
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- Birth notes
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- Address before enlistment
- Unknown AWMM Maxwell, Wanganui, New Zealand AWMM
- Post war occupation
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- Next of kin
- Mr Joe Tamou (brother), Waitotara, New Zealand AWMM
- Relationship status
- Unknown AWMM Single AWMM
Wars and conflicts
- War
- World War II, 1939-1945 AWMM
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- Armed force / branch
- Army AWMM
- Service number
- 39539 AWMM
- Military service
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Military decorations
- Medals and Awards
- Military Medal (MM) AWMM
17 Jun 1943 AWMM
In the attack on the hill feature forward of Point 209 on 26 March 1943, Cpl. Tamou who was in charge of a section, displayed outstanding courage, coolness and leadership. Throughout the advance he directed his men, and his personal example was a great encouragement to them. During the attack on Point 209 itself on 27 March 1943 he was tirelessly aggressive, personally directing the fire of his light machine guns and firing a Spandau himself. During the attack he wounded in the hand but he carried on notwithstanding urging them on by word and deed. His initiative contributed in no small way to the success of the attack which resulted in about two hundred Germans being taken prisoners. His great courage and personal example was a source of inspiration to his men. (London Gazette 17/6/1943 (I)) The National Archives. Recommendation for Award for Tamou, Tame. (Ref. WO 373/25/218). Military Medal. 17 Jun 1943 AWMM - War Medal 1939-1945 AWMM
- New Zealand War Service Medal AWMM
- Military Medal (MM) AWMM
Training and Enlistment
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- Branch Trade Proficiency
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- Enlistment
- WW2 Unknown AWMM Labourer/Civilian AWMM
- Age on enlistment
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- Occupation before enlistment
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Embarkations
- Embarkation details
- WW2 Private AWMM 28 (Maori) Battalion, Headquarters AWMM Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Second Echelon AWMM
Prisoner of war
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Medical history
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Last known rank
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Biographical information
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About death
- Death
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Memorial
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Sources
- External links
- 28th Maori Battalion Website 1941-1945
http://www.28maoribattalion.org.nz/
Further Reference - Cody, J. (1956). 28 (Maori) Battalion. Wellington: Dept. of Internal Affairs, War History Branch. Digital copy.
https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20210104000423/http://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/tei-WH2Maor.html
Further Reference - 'The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East.' (London Gazette, 17 June 1943, p.2762.). Military Medal.
http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/36057/supplements/2762
Further Reference - The National Archives. Recommendation for Award for Tamou, Tame. (Ref. WO 373/25/218). Military Medal.
http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/Details?uri=D7361437
Further Reference
- 28th Maori Battalion Website 1941-1945
- References
- Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force. (1941). Nominal Roll Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force No. 2 (Embarkations to 30th June, 1940). Wellington, N.Z.: Govt. Printer.
WW2 2: WW2 180 - Cody, J. (1956). 28 (Maori) Battalion. Wellington, N.Z.: Department of Internal Affairs, War History Branch.
- Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force. (1941). Nominal Roll Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force No. 2 (Embarkations to 30th June, 1940). Wellington, N.Z.: Govt. Printer.
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