Gus Redmond
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BornAngus Edward Redmond
11 November 1912
11 November 1912
Died6 November 1978 (aged 65)
Auckland, New Zealand
Spouse
Elizabeth Hamilton Fitch
(m. 1946)| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | Angus Edward Redmond 11 November 1912 |
| Died | 6 November 1978 (aged 65) Auckland, New Zealand |
| Occupation | Surveyor[1] |
Spouse |
Elizabeth Hamilton Fitch
(m. 1946) |
| Sport | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Sport | Track and field Billiards |
| Achievements and titles | |
| National finals | Discus throw champion (1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951) |
Angus Edward Redmond (11 November 1912 – 6 November 1978) was a New Zealand athlete and billiards player. He won six consecutive national discus throw titles and represented his country in that event at the 1950 British Empire Games. Later, he represented New Zealand at the World Amateur Billiards Championship in 1964.
Born on 11 November 1912, Redmond was the son of Harry O'Neil Redmond and Rebecca Redmond (née Tait).[2] During World War II, he saw active service in North Africa with the 2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force, serving as a driver in the New Zealand Army Service Corps.[1][3]