Haddon Donald
Haddon Vivian Donald, DSO, MC, ED (20 March 1917 – 23 April 2018) was a New Zealand soldier, businessman and politician of the National Party. He was the oldest living former New Zealand Member of Parliament, and at the time of his death, was the highest-ranking New Zealand army officer of World War II living. During the war, Donald served as an officer for the 22nd Battalion rising to the rank of lieutenant colonel. After his military service, Donald represented Wairarapa in the parliament from 1963 to 1969.
Haddon Donald | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Wairarapa | |
| In office 1963–1969 | |
| Preceded by | Bert Cooksley |
| Succeeded by | Jack Williams |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Haddon Vivian Donald 20 March 1917 Masterton, New Zealand |
| Died | 23 April 2018 (aged 101) Masterton, New Zealand |
| Political party | National |
| Spouse |
Ana Alice Beetham
(m. 1947; died 2014) |
| Relations | Charlie Mills (great-grandfather) |
| Children | 4 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | New Zealand |
| Branch/service | New Zealand Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
| Commands | 22nd Battalion |
| Battles/wars | Second World War
|
| Awards | Distinguished Service Order Military Cross Mentioned in Despatches Efficiency Decoration Officer of the Legion of Merit (United States) |
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