Albert Samuel
New Zealand politician (1876–1963)
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Albert Moeller Samuel (7 June 1876 – 18 June 1963) was a Reform Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand.
Preceded byThomas William Rhodes
Succeeded byJim Thorn
Preceded byHugh Poland
Succeeded byElectorate abolished
Albert Samuel | |
|---|---|
Samuel in 1928 | |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Thames | |
| In office 14 November 1928 – 27 November 1935 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas William Rhodes |
| Succeeded by | Jim Thorn |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Ohinemuri | |
| In office 4 November 1925 – 14 November 1928 | |
| Preceded by | Hugh Poland |
| Succeeded by | Electorate abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 June 1876 |
| Died | 18 June 1963 (aged 87) |
| Party | Reform Party |
Military service
Prior to his tenure as an electoral MP, Samuel fought in the Second Boer War in the 4th Contingent of the Mounted Rifles. He was a member of the NZEF during World War I and served as a major in the Wellington Mounted Rifles. He was decorated with the following honours:[1]
- 1914-15 Star
- British War Medal
- Victory Medal with oak leaf
- Colonial Auxiliary Forces Decoration
- Long and Efficient Services Decoration
In 1935, he was awarded the King George V Silver Jubilee Medal.[2]
