Gilbert Mair (soldier)


Gilbert Mair
Mair in 1906 or 1907
Born(1843-01-10)10 January 1843
Whangārei, Northland, New Zealand
Died29 November 1923(1923-11-29) (aged 80)
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Buried
St Faith's Anglican Church Cemetery, Ohinemutu, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Allegiance
Service / branch
Years of service1867 - 1872
RankCaptain
CommandsThe Arawa Flying Column
Battles / warsNew Zealand Wars
AwardsNew Zealand Cross
Spouse(s)
(m. 1888⁠–⁠1893)
Children5, including Kathleen Mair
Relations

Captain Gilbert Mair NZC (10 January 1843 – 29 November 1923) was a New Zealand surveyor, interpreter, soldier and public servant. He was born in Whangārei, Northland, New Zealand on 10 January 1843, the son of an early trader, also named Gilbert Mair.[1] His brother was Major William Gilbert Mair.

  1. ^ Savage, Paula. "Gilbert Mair". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 1 December 2011.