Thomas James McCristell
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Thomas James McCristell (1873–1946) was a professional soldier of the British and New Zealand Army, who served in India, South Africa who progressed through the ranks to become the Head of the New Zealand Army Ordnance Corps and New Zealand Army Ordnance Department on their formation in 1917.
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Born | (1873-11-26)26 November 1873 Newbridge, Kildare, Ireland |
Died | 7 November 1946(1946-11-07) (aged 68) Wellington, New Zealand |
Allegiance | New Zealand |
Service/ | New Zealand Army |
Years of service | 1891–1920 |
Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
Unit | Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers Wellington Rifle Volunteers 17th Wellington Regiment Defence Stores Department New Zealand Army Ordnance Department |
Awards | Order of the British Empire India Medal Queen's South Africa Medal |
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