Gilbert Mair (soldier)

Captain Gilbert Mair NZC (10 January 1843 29 November 1923) was a New Zealand surveyor, interpreter, soldier and public servant. He was born in Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand on 10 January 1843, the son of an early trader, also named Gilbert Mair. His brother was Major William Gilbert Mair.

NZC

Gilbert Mair
Mair in 1906 or 1907
Born(1843-01-10)10 January 1843
Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand
Died29 November 1923(1923-11-29) (aged 80)
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Buried
St Faith's Anglican Church Cemetery, Ohinemutu, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Allegiance
Service/branch
Years of service1867 - 1872
RankCaptain
Commands heldThe Arawa Flying Column
Battles/warsNew Zealand Wars
  • Tītokowaru's War
  • Te Kooti's War
AwardsNew Zealand Cross
Spouse(s)
(m. 18881893)
Children5, including Kathleen Mair
Relations
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