Sergeant Samuel Austin
Production date
Post 1869
Description
Photograph of the bust of Sergeant Samuel Austin of the Wanganui Volunteer Contingent and winner of the New Zealand Cross. Austin is wearing a suit and his medals. He is looking directly at the camera. He has a long beard.
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Photographer
Production date
Post 1869
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Collection
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Accession number
PHO2008-1776
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Material
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Also refer to AUCKLAND CENOTAPH for Sgt. Austin's military profile and photo of his NZ War medals (held by NZ Army Museum, Waiouru, NZ).
- Jenifer posted 8 years ago.
Samuel Austin is also mentioned in the book "The Colonial New Zealand Wars" - written by Tim Ryan and Bill Parham (Published by Grantham House : New Zealand 1986). He is mentioned on Page 215 - under the heading "The New Zealand Cross".
- Jenifer Lemaire posted 8 years ago.
SAMUEL AUSTIN (1828-1903). Born: Tandragee, County Armagh, Northern Ireland. Died: 25 January 1903 at Wanganui, New Zealand. Served 65th (2nd North Yorkshire Riding) Regiment of Foot. Served in New Zealand 1846-1859 and 1865-1870. Awarded New Zealand Cross for Conspicuous Bravery at Putahi Pa 1866 - where he rescued a seriously wounded Officer under fire. Samuel Austin died at Wanganui, New Zealand on 25 January 1903. For further information on Samuel Austin refer to the book "For Gallant Service Rendered: The Life & Times of Samuel Austin NZC" (2012) by Barbara Mabbett. For Samuel Austin's biography refer to Puke Ariki photo ref: PH2011-2533.
- Jenifer Lemaire posted 8 years ago.