About Thomas Adamson
Lived 1845 – 1913 (aged 68). Thomas Adamson was a New Zealand farmer.
Thomas Adamson (9 September 1845 – 29 December 1913) was a New Zealand yeoman soldier, awarded New Zealand Cross in 1876.
Life Born in Wanganui, New Zealand in 1845, Adamson was celebrated for his skill and hardihood in bush scouting and warfare after the Maori manner, and was awarded the New Zealand Cross in recognition of several daring expeditions in Hauhau country. He served with Kepa's Wanganui Maori Contingent and in Whitmore's Corps of Guides 1869–70, and was wounded at Manawa-hiwi Urewera Country on 7 May 1869.
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Who was Thomas Adamson?
Soldier, farmer (1845-1913)
When was Thomas Adamson born?
Thomas Adamson was born on 9 September 1845.
When did Thomas Adamson die?
Thomas Adamson died on 29 December 1913.
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Thomas Adamson was a farmer.
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Thomas Adamson was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Thomas Adamson (soldier)
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