Brigadier-General Andrew, Albert William
Date of birth
28 March 1866
Date of death
19 April 1941
Gender
Male
Place of birth
Nationality
New Zealander
Biography
Albert William Andrew was born and schooled in Christchurch and he had the distinction of becoming the first New Zealander to obtain a direct commission into the British Army in 1886. He was appointed Second Lieutenant in the Devonshire regiment which he joined in India in 1887. He served with distinction in the South African war as commander of the 6th and 10th contingents before rejoiniing his regiment in India in 1903. He retired from service at the end of WWI
He devoted significant time to the study of languages and authored three books on military subjects. For a full account of his life and career refer to Cat lib 26553 (old accession number 45/96) in the Documentary History Research Centre.
He devoted significant time to the study of languages and authored three books on military subjects. For a full account of his life and career refer to Cat lib 26553 (old accession number 45/96) in the Documentary History Research Centre.
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