James Waddell (army officer)
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James Waddell (11 October 1873 – 18 February 1954) was one of New Zealand's most highly decorated soldiers of the First World War. Waddell was received in the French Legion of Honour and promoted twice. He was also awarded the French Croix de Guerre seven times during the war.
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Born | (1873-10-11)11 October 1873[1] Dunedin, Colony of New Zealand |
Died | 18 February 1954(1954-02-18) (aged 80) Levin, New Zealand |
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Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
Unit | Régiment de Marche d'Afrique |
Battles/wars | World War I |
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