James Waddell (army officer)

James Waddell
James Waddell as Foreign Legion lieutenant, prior to World War I
Born(1873-10-11)11 October 1873
Dunedin, Colony of New Zealand
Died18 February 1954(1954-02-18) (aged 80)
Levin, New Zealand
Allegiance
Branch
Service years
  • 1895–1900
  • 1900–1926
RankLieutenant colonel
UnitRégiment de Marche d'Afrique
ConflictsWorld War I
Awards

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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