Le Mamea Matatumua Ata

Le Mamea Matatumua Ata was one of the framers of the Constitution of Samoa. [ [http://www.parliament.gov.ws/popup_gen.cfm?con=100 THE CONSTITUTION OF THE INDEPENDENT STATE OF SAMOA] at www.parliament.gov.ws] He held senior positions under the New Zealand Trusteeship of Samoa and in the Independent State of Samoa. He held the High Chief title — Le Mamea from Matautu, Lefaga — and the Orator title — Matatumua from Faleasi'u.

For his work, he was honoured as an Officer of The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE). [ [http://www.geneall.net/W/tit_page.php?id=25138 Officers of the Order of the British Empire] at www.geneall.net]

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