William Hulme (British Army officer)

William Hulme
William Hulme, 96th Regiment of Foot
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Born(1788-05-10)10 May 1788
Halifax, Nova Scotia[1]
Died21 August 1855(1855-08-21) (aged 67)
Auckland, New Zealand[2]
Buried
Anglican section, Symonds Street Cemetery, Auckland
Allegiance United Kingdom
BranchUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland British Army
Years of service1803–1849
RankLieutenant Colonel
UnitNova Scotia Fencibles, 1803–[3][4]
1st Regiment (Royal Scots), 1805–
7th Regiment (Royal Fusiliers), 1822–
96th Regiment, 1824–49[5]
CommandsNew Zealand, 1844–45
Campaigns
AwardsArmy of India Medal, Maheidpoor clasp[8]
Spouse(s)
Jane Wills
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(m. 1820)​
Other workMember, General Legislative Council of New Zealand, 1849[9]
Justice of the Peace for the Province of New Ulster, 1849–[9]
Postmaster, Province of Auckland, 1854–55[10]
Manager, Colonial Bank of Issue, Auckland

Lieutenant Colonel William Hulme (10 May 1788 – 21 August 1855)[11] was an officer of the 96th Regiment of Foot, British Army.

  1. ^ WO 25/804/4: Folio 6. Statement of Services of Bt Major Wm Hulme of the 96th Regiment of Infantry with a Record of such Particulars as may be useful in case of his Death, The National Archives, p. 7
  2. ^ "Died". The Southern Cross. Vol. 12, no. 851. 24 August 1855. p. 2.
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  4. ^ War Office (1805). A List of All the Officers of the Army and Royal Marines on Full and Half-pay with an Index: and a Succession of Colonels. London: War Office. p. 362.
  5. ^ a b c Groves, Percy (1903). Historical Records of the 7th or Royal Regiment of Fusiliers: Now Known as the Royal Fusiliers (the City of London Regiment), 1685–1903. Guernsey: Frederick B. Guerin. p. 359.
  6. ^ "Original Correspondence: To the Editor of the Auckland Times. Narrative of Proceedings Leading to the Capture of Pomare". Auckland Times. Vol. 3, no. 124. 24 May 1845. p. 3.
  7. ^ a b Collinson, Thomas Bernard (1853). "2. Remarks on the Military Operations in New Zealand" (PDF). Papers on Subjects Connected with the Duties of the Corp of Royal Engineers. New Series 3. London: John Weale: 5–69.
  8. ^ "Army of India Medal—Royal Scots (name misspelt: Hulure, William, Captain)". Archived from the original on 2 November 2019. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  9. ^ a b "Government Gazette: Legislative, Council Chamber". The New-Zealander. Vol. 5, no. 333. 26 July 1849. p. 4.
  10. ^ "The Southern Cross". Vol. 11, no. 705. 31 March 1854. p. 2.
  11. ^ McKenzie, Joan (11 April 2011). "Burrows House, Parnell". New Zealand Historic Places Trust. p. 3. Retrieved 28 September 2011.