Tom Logan

Thomas Henry Logan (21 April 1927 – 24 December 2011) was a New Zealand water polo player, swimmer, surf lifesaver, dentist and naval officer.

Early life and education Born in 1927, Logan was educated at New Plymouth Boys' High School, where he was head boy and captained the 1st XV rugby team. He then studied at the University of Otago, graduating with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 1951.

Naval career Joining the Royal New Zealand Navy in 1952 with the rank of surgeon lieutenant, Logan initially served as the dentist in HMNZS Tamaki, the naval training base on Motuihe Island. He then saw service in the Korean War, on HMNZS Kaniere and HMNZS Hawea, as well as on the front line while on secondment to the New Zealand Army. Subsequently, he served ashore as well as on HMNZS Black Prince and HMNZS Royalist. and the following year he was sent to the United Kingdom to study oral surgery, Following his return to New Zealand, Logan served the remainder of his naval career ashore in HMNZS Philomel, apart from a short posting as part of the mobile dental unit on the Antarctic support ship HMNZS Endeavour. and the following year he was promoted to the rank of surgeon commander.

Sporting career

Water polo At the 1950 British Empire Games in Auckland Logan won a silver medal as part of the men's water polo team, which he captained. He coached and played in the navy team that won the New Zealand club championship in 1967.