Mataira, Major Anthony Taroa Averill Biography 1971

MATAIRA, Major Anthony Taroa Averill
MBE [Member of the Order of the British Empire] (1960), 2^nd in command 1st RNZIR [Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment], Malaysia 1967-
Born: Nuhaka, Hawke’s Bay, 16 July 1928, son of Reverend WP Mataira; married 1956 Pirihira Marjorie, daughter of R Rogers; 2 sons
Education: Gisborne High School, Royal Military College, Duntroon; captain Duntroon 1^st XV; rep New South Wales Country XV again 1950 British Lions; rep HB (1951), Manawatu (1952), Duntroon 1947, graduated 1950
Seconded for active service, 1^st Battalion, Fiji Infantry Regiment, Malaya 1952-54; adjutant, 1^st Battalion Hauraki Regiment 1954-57; company commander, 1^st Battalion, Regiment Malaya 1957-60; des [mentioned in despatches] (1953); MSM (Malaya) [Meritorious Service Medal](1959); Army Schools 1960-64; staff officer Army Head Quarters, Wellington 1964-66; 2nd in command 1st RNZIR Malaysia 1967-
Recreation: fishing
Private address: Terendak Camp, Malaysia