Thursday 30 April 2015

Sgt David Gallaher


32513 Sgt.D.Gallaher

David Gallaher was born on the 30th of October 1873 Ramelton, Ireland. His parents were James Henry  and Maria Hardy  McClosekie, James was born in 1812-1894. Maria was born in 1844-1887. David's brothers Douglas and Harry who were enlisted in the Australian imperial forces like David they died in action. A fourth  brother was wounded in the region of the heart, a fifth brother served for overseas. Gallaher was a All Black he was even the captain, in 1922 the Auckland Rugby Union, decided to remember him forever, by awarding to it's champion club team the Gallaher shield. 

by Troy and Etuale

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