John Piuraki Tikao-Barrett
Born 10 Nov 1914
- Service number
- 25814 AWMM
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- Armed force / branch
- Army AWMM
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- War
- World War II, 1939-1945 AWMM
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About birth
- Birth
- 10 Nov 1914 AWMM
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- Address before enlistment
- Unknown AWMM Rapaki, Lyttelton, New Zealand AWMM
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- Next of kin
- Mrs N.T. Barrett (wife), Princes Street Extension, Hawera, New Zealand AWMM
- Relationship status
- Unknown AWMM Married AWMM
Wars and conflicts
- War
- World War II, 1939-1945 AWMM
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- Armed force / branch
- Army AWMM
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- 25814 AWMM
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Military decorations
- Medals and Awards
- Military Cross (MC) AWMM
05 Nov 1942 AWMM
During the attack on Deir El Munassib Depression on the night 3/4 September 1942, Lt. Tikao-Barrett was the Platoon Commander of the right forward platoon of a leading company. His platoon was most heavily engaged during the whole of the attack and inflicted very heavy casualties on the enemy, overrunning five medium machine-gun posts. Lt. Tikao-Barrett showed high qualities of leadership, keeping control of his platoon in a difficult sector in the dark and under heavy fire and continually by his personal example of courage and initiative, inspired his men to further efforts until he was severely wounded. He was an inspiration to all with whom he came in contact. (London Gazette 5/11/1942 (I)) The National Archives. Recommendation for Award for Tikao-Barrett, John Piurak. (Ref. WO 373/22/46). Military Cross. AWMM - War Medal 1939-1945 AWMM
- New Zealand War Service Medal AWMM
- Military Cross (MC) AWMM
Training and Enlistment
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- Enlistment
- WW2 Unknown AWMM Labourer/Civilian AWMM
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Embarkations
- Embarkation details
- WW2 Second Lieutenant AWMM 28 (Maori) Battalion, D Company AWMM Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force AWMM
Prisoner of war
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Medical history
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Biographical information
- In Embarkation Rolls as Barrett, John Piurako Tikao.
Lt J. P. Tikao-Barrett; Wellington; born Lyttelton, 10 Nov 1914; storeman; wounded 3 Sep 1942. (Source: Cody, J.F. 28 Maori Battalion. p.213.) AWMM - John Piuraki TIKAO-BARRETT died in 1990, in Tirau, at the age of 77.yrsPublic - Lorraine Mona - Researcher - 17 November 2022 - https://ancestors.familysearch.org/en/KLXJ-1YW/john-piuraki-tikao-barrett-1913-1990
- In Embarkation Rolls as Barrett, John Piurako Tikao.
About death
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Memorial
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Sources
- External links
- 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
Sources Used - 28th Maori Battalion Website 1941-1945
http://www.28maoribattalion.org.nz/
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, 5 November 1942, p.4796.). Military Cross.
http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/35771/supplements/4796
Further Reference - The National Archives. Recommendation for Award for Tikao-Barrett, John Piurak. (Ref. WO 373/22/46). Military Cross.
http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/Details?uri=D7359833
Further Reference
- Cody, J. (1956). 28 (Maori) Battalion. Wellington: Dept. of Internal Affairs, War History Branch. Digital copy.
- References
- Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force. (1941). Nominal Roll Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force No. 4 (Embarkations from 1st April, 1941 to 30 June, 1941). Wellington, N.Z.: Govt. Printer.
WW2 4: WW2 23 - Cody, J. (1956). 28 (Maori) Battalion. Wellington, N.Z.: Department of Internal Affairs, War History Branch.
pp.213-14, 217-18.
- Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force. (1941). Nominal Roll Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force No. 4 (Embarkations from 1st April, 1941 to 30 June, 1941). Wellington, N.Z.: Govt. Printer.
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