William McIlveney
Teacher, telegraphist, local politician, policeman, police commissioner
About William McIlveney
Lived 1867 – 1956 (aged 89). William McIlveney was a New Zealand police officer.
William Bernard McIlveney (8 March 1867 – 23 July 1956) was a New Zealand teacher, telegraphist, local politician, policeman and police commissioner. He was born in Greymouth, New Zealand, on 8 March 1867.
In July 1927, to mark the visit of the Duke and Duchess of York to New Zealand, McIlveney was appointed a Member (fourth class) of the Royal Victorian Order (redesignated as Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order in 1984).
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Who was William McIlveney?
Teacher, telegraphist, local politician, policeman, police commissioner (1867-1956)
When was William McIlveney born?
William McIlveney was born on 8 March 1867 in Greymouth.
When did William McIlveney die?
William McIlveney died on 23 July 1956 in Wellington.
What was William McIlveney's occupation?
William McIlveney was a police officer.
What nationality was William McIlveney?
William McIlveney was New Zealand.
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