James Waddell (army officer)

James Waddell
James Waddell
	James Waddell as Foreign Legion lieutenant, prior to World War I
Born	11 October 1873; Dunedin, Colony of New Zealand
Died	18 February 1954 (aged 80); Levin, New Zealand
Allegiance	United Kingdom; France;
Service/branch	British Army; French Army;
Years of service	1895–1900; 1900–1926;
Rank	Lieutenant colonel
Unit	Régiment de Marche d'Afrique
Battles/wars	World War I
Awards

James Waddell (11 October 1873 – 18 February 1954) was one of New Zealand's most highly decorated soldiers of the First World War. Waddell was received in the French Legion of Honour and promoted twice. He was also awarded the French Croix de Guerre seven times during the war.

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