About Michael Terry
Lived 1899 – 1981 (aged 82). Michael Terry was a British and Australian explorer.
Michael Terry, FRGS, FRGSA (3 May 1899 – 1981) was an Australian explorer, surveyor, prospector and writer.
Biography Terry was born at Gateshead, County Durham, England. During the First World War he served with No. 2 Squadron of the RNAS Armoured Cars in Russia against the Bolsheviks, by whom he was captured at Kursk though subsequently released. He moved to Australia in 1918. Between 1923 and 1935 he led fourteen, mainly gold prospecting, expeditions through inland Australia; he wrote several books and articles in Walkabout, about his experiences.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Michael Terry?
Australian explorer
When was Michael Terry born?
Michael Terry was born on 3 May 1899 in Gateshead.
When did Michael Terry die?
Michael Terry died on 24 September 1981 in New South Wales.
What was Michael Terry's occupation?
Michael Terry was an explorer.
What nationality was Michael Terry?
Michael Terry was British and Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Michael Terry. https://biography.guide/michael-terry/
MLA: "Michael Terry." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/michael-terry/.
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