James Maaka Ngapo
Born 13 Jan 1919
- Service number
- 62677 AWMM
- Also known as
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- Armed force / branch
- Army AWMM
- Last rank
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- War
- World War II, 1939-1945 AWMM
Images
Documents
About birth
- Birth
- 13 Jan 1919 AWMM
- Date of birth
- 13th January 1920Public - Lorraine Mona - Researcher - 7 August 2023 - NZ BDM Birth Records
- Place of birth
- CoromandelPublic - Lorraine Mona - Researcher - 7 August 2023 - NZ BDM Birth Records
- Birth notes
- Son of Fred & Ruby NGAPOPublic - Lorraine Mona - Researcher - 7 August 2023 - NZ BDM Birth Records
- Address before enlistment
- Unknown AWMM Coromandel, New Zealand AWMM
- Post war occupation
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- Next of kin
- Mrs R. Ngapo (mother), Coromandel, New Zealand AWMM
- Relationship status
- Unknown AWMM Single AWMM
- 1945 James Maaka NGAPO married Minnie Marie FAITHFULLPublic - Lorraine Mona - Researcher - 7 August 2023 - NZ BDM Marriage Records
Wars and conflicts
- War
- World War II, 1939-1945 AWMM
- Campaign
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- Armed force / branch
- Army AWMM
- Service number
- 62677 AWMM
- Military service
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- Promotions/ Postings/ Transfers
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Military decorations
- Medals and Awards
- Military Medal (MM) AWMM
10 May 1945 AWMM
"On the morning of 4 August 1944, during the attack on Balbani, Pte. Ngapo showed outstanding courage and determination in his duties as linesman. With complete disregard for his own personal safety he followed closely behind the attacking companies until they reached their objectives, laying the lines under intense mortar and shell fire. On several occasions throughout the day and following night, these lines were cut in a number of places by enemy shelling, but Pte. Ngapo continued. Pte. Ngapo's outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty helped in no small measure the success of the operation, he was personally responsible for maintaining vital communications during this difficult and dangerous period. (London Gazette 10/5/1945 (I)) The National Archives. Recommendation for Award for Ngapo, James Maaka. (Ref. WO 373/11/634). Military Medal.10 May 1945" AWMM - War Medal 1939-1945 AWMM
- New Zealand War Service Medal AWMM
- Military Medal (MM) AWMM
Training and Enlistment
- Military training
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- Branch Trade Proficiency
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- Enlistment
- WW2 Unknown AWMM Launchman/Civilian AWMM
- Age on enlistment
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- Occupation before enlistment
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Embarkations
- Embarkation details
- WW2 Lance Corporal/Military AWMM 28 (Maori) Battalion, C Company AWMM Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force AWMM
Prisoner of war
- Capture details
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- Days interned
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- Liberation date
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- POW liberation details
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- Liberation Repatriation
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- POW serial number
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Medical history
- Medical notes
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Last known rank
- Last rank
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- Last rank
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Biographical information
- Identified as B and C Company (Soutar, 2008) AWMM
About death
- Death
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- Date of death
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- Age at death
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- Place of death
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- Cause of death
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- Death notes
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- Cemetery
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- Cemetery name
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- Grave reference
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- Obituary
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- Memorial name
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- Memorial reference
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Memorial
- Memorial name
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Sources
- External links
- Military personnel file
https://collections.archives.govt.nz/web/arena/search/#/entity/aims-archive/R20950835
Further Reference - 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 Italy.' (London Gazette, 10 May 1945, p.2455.). Military Medal.
http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/37072/supplements/2455
Further Reference - The National Archives. Recommendation for Award for Ngapo, James Maaka. (Ref. WO 373/11/634). Military Medal.
http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/Details?uri=D7353924
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
- Military personnel file
- 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 262 - Soutar, M. (2008). Nga tama toa = The price of citizenship : C Company 28 (Maori) Battalion 1939-1945. Albany, N.Z.: David Bateman.
Portrait published in Soutar (2008) - Gardiner, W. (2019). Ake ake kia kaha e! : Forever brave! : B Company 28 (Maori) Battalion, 1939-1945. Auckland : Bateman Books.
- 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. 4 (Embarkations from 1st April, 1941 to 30 June, 1941). Wellington, N.Z.: Govt. Printer.
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